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Howard Webb admitted the VAR failed to check Enzo Fernandez’s offside position when Haaland’s goal was reviewed, allowing the winner to stand in the Manchester derby; the mic’d-up audio showed tunnel vision on Haaland, prompting criticism from Rooney and calls to learn from the error.
Erling Haaland’s hour-mark strike gave Manchester City a 1-0 win over ten-man Manchester United after Phil Foden was sent off; United hit the post twice and Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a late save as City clenched the result amid controversy over offside positions involving Enzo Fernandez, with the article also presenting the accompanying player ratings.
Manchester City beat promoted Coventry City 1-0 at the Etihad to maintain a perfect start, with Erling Haaland’s first-half header securing the win after a cross from new signing Enzo Fernandez set up the goal. Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye made encouraging debuts as City dominated possession and Elliot Anderson controlled midfield, though City were far from flawless and had to weather late pressure from Coventry. City sit top of the Premier League on nine points, while Coventry remain bottom; City now turn to Porto in the Champions League and await the Manchester derby next weekend.
Manchester City edged Coventry 1-0 with Erling Haaland scoring his 300th club goal and Enzo Fernández shining on his debut, teeing up Semenyo for the cross Haaland finished; Coventry pressed late but could not find an equaliser.
Manchester City completed a record-breaking transfer window by signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, triggering interest from several teammates who wanted updates on his arrival; manager Enzo Maresca says Fernandez is ready to debut against Coventry and praised his winner’s mentality. Ruben Dias was named City captain with Haaland, Guehi and Donnarumma in a leadership group. City’s total spending reached about £458m, with Fernandez and midfield additions Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, plus Ndiaye, Allan and Geronimo Rulli among other signings, as Maresca declared the squad complete and ready to work.
Chelsea finally sold Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for £125m just hours before the transfer window closed after a months-long saga marked by posturing, late deadlines and shifting destinations. Real Madrid and Enzo Maresca were in the background, but Chelsea’s drawn-out approach left them weaker and City with a potential question of fit—an avoidable circus that cost Chelsea time, money, and squad balance.
The 2026 summer transfer window produced clear winners and losers: Enzo Fernández shattered fee records by moving to Manchester City after a Chelsea deal, Real Madrid and Barcelona strengthened key areas, and Chelsea balanced outgoings with smart signings. Anthony Gordon joined Barça, while Real Madrid extended Vinícius Júnior and bolstered multiple positions. Tottenham splashed big money (including Mudryk) but have started poorly, whereas Julián Álvarez stayed at Atlético Madrid after courting Barça, and Liverpool failed to land major upgrades. Joshua Zirkzee also remained on the fringes at Manchester United. Overall, a window of record spending with uneven on-pitch returns.
Chelsea allowed Enzo Fernández’s record move to Manchester City on deadline day, choosing to honor their word after Monaco canceled the Lamine Camara deal and without securing a replacement. City strengthen their midfield while Chelsea reassess options for next summer, with Fernández addressing the decision and Chelsea weighing the impact on their season.
Manchester City smashed the transfer record with Enzo Fernández (£125m) and then added Iliman Ndiaye for around £60-65m; Tottenham wrapped up a dramatic deadline by taking Mykhailo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea with a £75m option to buy and signing Tosin Adarabioyo for about £7m. The day also featured Balogun’s Everton move collapsing, Camara’s bid falling through, Grealish returning to Everton on loan, Tim Iroegbunam moving to Hull and Sunderland beating Crystal Palace to Malick Fofana amid a flurry of late deal sheets and negotiations.
Deadline day delivered blockbuster business: Manchester City wrapped up a £125m deal for Enzo Fernández and secured Iliman Ndiaye, while Tottenham confirmed moves for Mudryk and Tosin. The window closed amid a flurry of loans and late twists, including Balogun’s Everton move falling through.
Deadline day saw Manchester City secure Enzo Fernández for £125m and also sign Iliman Ndiaye, while Tottenham completed moves for Mudryk and Tosin as the window closed, capping a flurry of Premier League transfers.
Jamie Carragher argues Manchester City are now Arsenal’s sole realistic title challenger after City signed Enzo Fernandez for a record fee, strengthening their midfield even with Rodri’s departure; he says City are the strongest rival and the only team truly capable of taking the Premier League title from Arsenal this season.
Manchester City’s £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez is described as a bold rebuild move, but the piece argues the deal carries three problems: a colossal cost with doubts over value, temperamental and disciplinary red flags from the midfielder, and tactical questions about how he fits City’s midfield alongside Rodri and Bernardo Silva (amid plans that also involve Anderson and Bouaddi).
Manchester City completed a £125m transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, matching the British transfer record set by last year’s Isak deal as the window shut; Fernández leaves Chelsea after 170 appearances and 31 goals, with a brief farewell from the club and an emotional letter to Chelsea, and he now reunites with City’s head coach.
The 2026 summer transfer deadline day delivered chaos and last-minute drama, led by the Premier League’s flurry of moves around stars Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Folarin Balogun, with many deals completed and others collapsing in the final hours; Sports Illustrated’s live blog has the full rundown.