Maresca era begins as City held by Inter, lose out on penalties
Manchester City kicked off Enzo Maresca’s tenure with a 1-1 friendly draw against Inter in Hong Kong, Mubama opening after Semenyo’s assist and Pavard leveling for Inter; City dominated after the break but lacked a cutting edge to win. The match went to penalties, with City missing three of their first kicks (Ait Nouri, Khusanov, Gonzalez) as Inter converted to win 3-1 in the shootout. The game offered a glimpse of Maresca’s calmer touchline approach and highlighted ongoing midfield questions as City prepare for the season.
