Haaland, Reijnders Shine as Manchester City Beats Palermo 3-0

Summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki impressed in Manchester City's pre-season match against Palermo, winning 3-0 before the 2025-26 campaign.

Erling Haaland scored the opener after City controlled the game early on. Reijnders scored twice in the second half, with assists from Savinho and Divine Mukasa.

Guardiola mentioned Rodri's fitness concerns, with the midfielder still recovering from a groin injury suffered in a previous match.

City's tactics and player roles were analyzed, highlighting the team's defensive comfort and struggles in ball progression without Rodri.

Cherki showcased his skills in possession and attacking play, contributing significantly to City's performance in the match.

Reijnders' movement and clinical finishing were key in City's attacking success against Palermo, earning praise from Guardiola for his performance and versatility.