A new star in the making, European challenge and a must win contest – Man City Academy Notebook

Manchester City's academy notebook highlights emerging 16-year-old talent Darren Motsi alongside crucial upcoming fixtures across two youth competitions. Motsi, who joined the club this summer from Leicester City on scholarship terms, recently scored for the England Under-17 side in a victory over the Republic of Ireland. City teammate Xavier Parker also scored in that international fixture after the club fought to keep him this summer.

Manchester City's Under-19 team faces a pivotal UEFA Youth League match against Paris Saint-Germain following an opening defeat to Porto. Meanwhile, the Under-21 squad coached by Oli Reiss faces a must-win EFL Trophy group stage match against Port Vale later in October, where only a victory will secure qualification to the knockout stages.