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Two Man City summer signings are setting standards for Enzo Maresca

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca knows what he wants from his forwards and the summer transfer window has helped…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:15 AM
Two Man City summer signings are setting standards for Enzo Maresca
Key Things to Know
  • Simon Bajkowski argues that summer signings Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye are setting performance standards under Enzo Maresca.
  • Erling Haaland praised £116m midfielder Anderson after his decisive assist against RB Leipzig.
  • Former Everton winger Ndiaye has recorded four assists across his last five appearances for Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Simon Bajkowski of the Manchester Evening News writes that Manchester City summer signings Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye are setting standards under manager Enzo Maresca. Following City's Champions League win over RB Leipzig, Erling Haaland praised £116 million midfielder Anderson for his decisive assist, marking an impressive start to his City career after joining from Nottingham Forest.

While Jeremy Doku has struggled for consistent end product, Bajkowski notes that former Everton forward Ndiaye has stepped up with four assists in five games. The writer argues that while Maresca's squad requires time to adapt to his tactical ideas, other players must match the contributions of these new signings to elevate team performances.

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