Tuchel on Man City relegation scenario and England selection, Neville on ownership prospects
Updated · 2026-10-03 11:54 · 6 sources cited
Man City case fuels England selection and ownership debate
England manager Thomas Tuchel said he would 'never rule out' selecting a player not playing in the top flight if Manchester City are relegated. [1] He also admitted the Manchester City case is a 'big topic' in the England camp. [5]
Gary Neville believes that if the Premier League's ruling over financial breaches still stands after appeal, Manchester City's ownership group will find it very difficult to 'retain their status' at the club. [4]
Club and competition news
Brentford were held to a draw by a Championship club in a friendly. [6]
Pascal Gross was named the Premier League's Player of the Month for September; BBC Sport looked back at the Brighton star's season and his impact across two spells at the club spanning nine years. [3]
Scottish football's indoor event, the Tennent's Sixes, returned after more than three decades, with the 'creaky joints' of former players taking to an ice rink. [2]
> On transfers, the evidence in this issue did not include specific transfer moves or official announcements.
Sources
- [1] Tuchel would never rule out players not in top flight · 2026-10-02 23:05 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [2] Tankards, Clough & 'creaky joints' - Tennent's Sixes returns · 2026-10-02 22:07 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [3] Timely recognition or long overdue? How Gross is proving all-time bargain · 2026-10-02 22:04 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [4] Neville: Man City owners cannot 'retain status' if guilty verdict stands · 2026-10-02 22:49 · www.skysports.com
- [5] Man City reaction LIVE! Tuchel admits case is 'big topic' in England camp · 2026-10-02 22:20 · www.skysports.com
- [6] Brentford latest: Bees held to friendly draw by Championship side · 2026-10-02 23:26 · www.skysports.com