{
  "id": 7513011,
  "title": "'He may well just feel at home' - how Maresca is settling in at Man City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/he-may-well-just-feel-at-home-how-maresca-is-settling-in-at-man-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T08:44:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/may-well-just-feel-home-084402137.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Manchester derby victory gives Enzo Maresca a significant boost in his career, according to former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. Despite Manchester United being down to 10 men for the second half, City secured a 1-0 win over their local rivals, showcasing Maresca's tactical acumen.\n\nSutton observed that United struggled to control the game and posed a threat to City's attacks. He praised the substitution of Iliman Ndiaye for Rayan Cherki, stating it was an excellent decision, as Ndiaye is more of a runner and brings additional threat to the attack. The win alleviated concerns among Manchester City supporters about the shift from Pep Guardiola to Maresca.\n\nSutton also noted that the recruitment by City has been smart and shrewd, adding that the match was a masterclass from Maresca. He mentioned that even though City played with 10 men, they looked like the superior team, which is a big feather in Maresca's cap.\n\nFormer Chelsea manager Maresca seemed more relaxed during his tenure at Manchester City compared to his time at Chelsea, according to Sutton. The Observer's Rory Smith added that Maresca must feel at home at City, as the club had shown confidence in him by offering him the position eight to nine months ago.",
  "summary": "The Manchester derby win is a \"big feather in Enzo Maresca's cap\", says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton. Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, despite going down to 10 men midway through the first half, and the victory has helped prove Maresca's tactical credentials. \"The most damning thing for United was that you always felt City had more control and were carrying more…",
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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."
}