> Manchester City's pre-season programme has been boosted with the return of England international Jack Grealish, who is set to fight for his place under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
What happened?
Grealish has returned to Manchester City's pre-season programme, marking a significant boost for the team ahead of the new season.
Why it matters for Manchester City
The return of Grealish is a significant development for Manchester City, who finished the 2024-25 season in second place in the Premier League table.
What comes next?
With Grealish back in the mix, Manchester City will be looking to build on their strong finish to last season and make a push for the title in the 2025-26 season.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 2nd in Premier League, 64 pts, 19W-7D-5L from 31 games, recent form WDDWW.
Goals scored this season: 63, conceded: 28 (+35 goal difference).
Title race: 6 points behind leaders Arsenal.
Next fixture: vs Fulham (away, 2027-02-06) (12th in the table).
