With another huge month underway for Manchester City, here are all of the key dates you need to know to follow Enzo Maresca's side.
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Manchester City started their brand new 2026/2027 season in August with a bang, welcoming Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the Premier League season at the Etihad Stadium
Despite going behind in the first-half, City continued with patience and persistence, and persevered to earn a 2-1 victory on the opening day in additional time, before travelling to London on matchday two to face Crystal Palace, securing a commanding 1-4 away win.
Enzo Maresca will be pleased with how his side have started the new campaign under his guidance. The Italian also recruited heavily during the summer, securing Elliot Anderson, Gerónimo Rulli, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan, Iliman Ndiaye, and Enzo Fernández, hoping that these players will help further strengthen City as they chase silverware.
What next for Man City in September?
After a strong start, the Sky Blues hoped to continue their run of form into September with five matches across three competitions; the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and the tournament's league phase, and the Carabao Cup.
Manchester City began with a home match against newly-promoted Coventry City, claiming all three points thanks to a single goal from Erling Haaland in the first-half, converting an Antoine Semenyo cross.
That fixture preceded a mammoth week for the club, as UEFA Champions League action returned to the agenda via the competition's league phase and a trip to FC Porto in Portugal.
The clash on the continent is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, 8 September, with the last meeting between the two sides coming in the 2020/21 season, in the then-group stage. Manchester City won the first encounter 3-1 at home on matchday one, and drew 0-0 in the return fixture on matchday one.
Enzo Maresca and Manchester City have now found out their opponents for the league phase of this season's UEFA Champions League.cityxtra.co.ukMan City Find Out Eight League Phase Opponents For 2026/27 UEFA Champions League
Enzo Maresca and Manchester City have now found out their opponents for the league phase of this season's UEFA Champions League.
After the Champions League clash, City return to Premier League action against cross-town rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, 13 September.
Manchester City’s results against United at Old Trafford in recent seasons have been mixed, with the Sky Blues losing last season and drawing the season prior. Enzo Maresca will hope for better fortunes in his debut derby clash as City boss.
Following the Manchester derby, the Sky Blues will then embark on the third round of the Carabao Cup, entering into the latest edition of the competition as the current holders hoping to retain the trophy once more.
They will host EFL Championship side Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, 17 September, with the last meeting against the Canaries coming in the Premier League back in February 2022, where the Sky Blues emerged 4-0 victors.
Enzo Maresca and Manchester City will begin their defence of the Carabao Cup trophy with a home tie against TEAM, it has been confirmed.cityxtra.co.ukManchester City Face Norwich City Tie in Carabao Cup Third Round
Enzo Maresca and Manchester City will begin their defence of the Carabao Cup trophy with a home tie against TEAM, it has been confirmed.
Manchester City will then conclude September with a Premier League match at home as they welcome Regis Le Bris' Sunderland on Sunday, 20 September. Several City players will then embark on international duty for the remainder of the month and into October.
City have a busy schedule and Enzo Maresca will look to integrate several of his side's newest signings into the squad, meaning there will likely be plenty of rotation across the three competitions.
Given this depth and talent, the Sky Blues will welcome the changes as they hope to avoid match fatigue and injuries. The Mancunians are certainly off to a strong start, but just how long will they continue their form across September?