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Enzo Fernández’s fortitude shows Maresca was right to crave City reunion | Will Unwin

Some scoffed at £125m price tag, but the Argentinian did the work of two midfielders after Phil Foden’s red card Enzo Maresca does not pay the bills at Manchester City but he is ecstatic that those who do spent £125m for him to be reunited with Enzo Fernández. The manager and the...

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The Guardian 13 Sept
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  1. 13 Sept
    20:21
    The GuardianOriginal

    Some scoffed at £125m price tag, but the Argentinian did the work of two midfielders after Phil Foden’s red card Enzo Maresca does not pay the bills at Manchester City but he is ecstatic that those who do spent £125m for him to be reunited with Enzo Fernández.

    www.theguardian.com
  2. 11 Sept
    11:18
    The GuardianSuzanne WrackOriginal

    Head coach has harsh spotlight on her as she prepares for Chelsea on Sunday, but she deserves time and investment It was tough watching Manchester United’s players labour ineffectively against the hungry and aggressive press of London City Lionesses in the Women’s Super League’s opening match.

    www.theguardian.com

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