Erling Haaland Scores Brace as Manchester City Suffers First Defeat Under Enzo Maresca

Manchester City falls 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League thriller. Enzo Maresca reflects on his first loss as manager at the Etihad Stadium.

Editorial Desk

October 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Manchester, England — Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca experienced his first defeat of the season on Wednesday, as his side fell 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in a high-stakes Champions League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.

Despite the loss, which snapped an eight-match winning streak, Maresca insisted that his squad demonstrated they are operating at a level comparable to the reigning European champions. The match marked City’s first home appearance since the club received a guilty verdict regarding widespread violations of Premier League financial regulations.

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Erling Haaland provided a bright spot for the hosts by netting a brace during the contest. However, the striker’s individual milestone was overshadowed by a difficult first half that saw the team struggle to contain the visitors.

Maresca emphasized that the club intends to analyze the performance and apply the necessary lessons from the defeat. The manager remains optimistic about the team’s trajectory despite the setback against the back-to-back European titleholders.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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