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Enzo Maresca discusses Elliot Anderson comments before Manchester derby

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Enzo Maresca discusses Elliot Anderson comments before Manchester derby
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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca dismissed concern over comments made by Elliot Anderson regarding the hierarchy of Manchester clubs. Anderson, who joined Manchester City for £116 million this summer, previously referred to the club as the kings of Manchester. Maresca attributed the midfielder’s assessment to the dominance Manchester City has displayed in the region over the last 15 years. The two clubs prepare to meet at Old Trafford on Sunday for a Premier League derby. Manchester City enters the match following a 2-0 Champions League win over Porto, while Manchester United defeated Sabah 4-0 in their own European fixture on Thursday. Maresca acknowledged the tighter turnaround for the home side but dismissed complaints about scheduling, noting that Manchester City faced a similar situation last season against Napoli and Arsenal.

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Status Watch
  • •Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for £116 million earlier this year.
  • •Nico O’Reilly is available for Manchester City, but Jeremy Doku remains injured.
  • •Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 on Tuesday in Champions League play.
  • •Manchester United secured a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah on Thursday.
  • •The teams meet for a Premier League derby at Old Trafford this Sunday.
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  • 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Kings of Manchester:' City boss Maresca defends Anderson’s claim
  • 11:02 AMThe Guardian Sport — Maresca backs Elliot Anderson over ‘kings of Manchester’ before derby clash
  • 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Enzo Maresca backs Elliot Anderson’s swipe at Man United ahead of Manchester derby
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Maresca: ‘City dominant when Anderson grew up’ First Manchester derby for Italian Enzo Maresca has backed Elliot Anderson’s assessment that Manchester City are the “kings of Manchester” as he prepares for his first derby in charge of the club. City travel to Old Trafford on Sunday seeking to continue their perfect start to life under Maresca and further prove Anderson’s point. The 23-year-old midfielder made his claim upon signing from Nottingham Forest for £116m in the summer and having from afar witnessed City win eight Premier League titles during the past 14 years, compared with United’s one. Continue reading...

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Enzo Maresca believes Elliot Anderson was justified in describing Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester”. The England midfielder made the claim after completing his move to City from Nottingham Forest in the summer.

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Manchester City have endured a summer of change, but Elliot Anderson's performance in the derby win over Manchester United underlined a steely mentality Enzo Maresca has harnessed in his squad.

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