Manchester City secures pre-season victory with 3-1 win over K-League All Stars

Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory against the K-League All Stars in a pre-season friendly in Seoul on August 5, 2026. Enzo Maresca, in his first match as head coach, saw goals from Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and Divin Mubama, all within the first 23 minutes. The win came after City’s previous penalty shoot-out loss to Inter Milan. Maresca's tactical adjustments included changes in formation and player positioning, highlighting his approach to managing the team moving forward.