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Has Anderson lived up to the hype after Man City move?

As Elliot Anderson returns to Nottingham Forest after his £116m move to Manchester City, has he lived up to the price tag?

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Analysis evaluates whether Elliot Anderson is meeting high expectations following his £116m transfer to Manchester City.
Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest on a permanent £116m deal during the summer transfer window.
The midfielder leads the Premier League in fouls drawn and ranks second in duels won this season.

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Elliot Anderson has made an impressive start at Manchester City following his £116m summer transfer from Nottingham Forest. Ahead of his return to the City Ground, analysis indicates the 24-year-old midfielder is managing the expectations that accompanied his high-profile move, earning strong praise from manager Enzo Maresca and teammate Erling Haaland.

Operating in a deep-lying midfield role, Anderson ranks among the Premier League's top players for duels won, touches, and fouls drawn this season. Although he has recorded just one goal and two assists in 14 appearances, his underlying passing and defensive metrics remain elite across domestic and European competition.

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Has Anderson lived up to the hype after Man City move?

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