{
  "id": 5574204,
  "title": "EPL: Maresca names Dias, Haaland Man City captains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains-5574204",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T14:42:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has announced that Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi and Gianluigi Donnarumma will serve as the club's captains. This decision adds additional leadership roles to the experienced players as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Maresca praised Haaland's winning mentality and experience in lifting major trophies, expressing confidence that his leadership will be invaluable to the squad. Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the club's collective decision-making process and the importance of fostering a strong team spirit.",
  "summary": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has announced the club’s new captains, including Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, Marc Guehi, and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Maresca names Dias, Haaland Man City captains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/epl-maresca-names-dias-haaland-man-city-captains",
        "published": "2026-09-04T14:38:29.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}