Manchester City's new head coach, Enzo Maresca, has revealed a surprising reason why star striker Erling Haaland is unlikely to become the club's next captain. Maresca employs a unique tactical rule requiring his captain to report to the touchline for instructions after every goal scored, a practice he used at Leicester and Chelsea. Given Haaland's prolific scoring record, Maresca believes this would create a significant disruption. The captaincy void follows Bernardo Silva's departure, with Rodri also mentioned as a current captain recovering from injury.

Meanwhile, England Under-21 striker Divin Mubama has completed a loan move to Southampton from Stoke, where he scored five times last season. Mubama, who impressed during City's pre-season tour, expressed confidence in his ability to score for his new club. Manchester City is set to face Arsenal in the Community Shield before starting their Premier League season against Bournemouth.