{
  "id": 2824720,
  "title": "'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/up-front-next-week-guehi-proves-marescas-midfield-masterstroke-2824720",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T16:34:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/front-next-week-guehi-proves-163434880.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marc Guehi scored his third goal since joining Manchester City in January, proving that manager Enzo Maresca's midfield experiment was a masterstroke. Initially expected to play in a holding role, Guehi's performances as a midfielder caught the attention of pundits and supporters alike. Despite initial concerns about his unfamiliar position, Guehi scored a crucial header in the 84th minute, helping Manchester City secure an unlikely victory against Bournemouth. Maresca praised Guehi's performance, stating that he believed the former Crystal Palace player could thrive in midfield due to his skills and adaptability.",
  "summary": "Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marc Guehi scored third goal for Manchester City since January.",
    "Enzo Maresca's midfield experiment proved successful with Guehi.",
    "Guehi scored crucial header in 84th minute for City's win."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/up-front-next-week-guehi-proves-marescas-midfield-masterstroke",
        "published": "2026-08-23T16:26:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}