{
  "id": 8243285,
  "title": "Enzo Maresca shares stance on succeeding Pep Guardiola at Man City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/enzo-maresca-shares-stance-on-succeeding-pep-guardiola-at-man-city",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/enzo-maresca-shares-stance-succeeding-123043851.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Enzo Maresca, who succeeded Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, does not dwell on his predecessor's legacy. The Italian manager, once Guardiola's assistant at the club, acknowledged the honor of working at the Etihad Stadium following a legend but emphasized that he does not obsess over Guardiola's tenure. Guardiola led City to numerous titles during his decade-long reign, including a Champions League win and six Premier League titles. Despite the significant changes in the squad following Guardiola's departure, Maresca remains confident in his ability to lead the team to success. The Italian starter has a 100 percent start to the Premier League season, with City winning their last six matches across competitions. Maresca, who joined the club amid a major overhaul of the playing staff, is focused on the present and improving the team's performance. He described joining the club as a privilege, acknowledging the challenge of succeeding Guardiola but maintaining a confident outlook on City's prospects.",
  "summary": "The Italian manager has started the season with six wins from six games and maintains he avoids spending time thinking about his legendary predecessor",
  "key_points": [
    "Enzo Maresca succeeded Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.",
    "Maresca acknowledges Guardiola's legacy without obsession.",
    "Maresca confident in leading team to success with 100% start to season."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "‘A disaster’ if Man City do not win, says Maresca after flawless start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/a-disaster-if-man-city-do-not-win-says-maresca-after-flawless-start",
        "published": "2026-09-18T15:54:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}