Much like they will probably do in the majority of their Premier League games this season, Man City have struck first – they have confirmed the signing of Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City.

Arzani , an Australian national of Iranian origin, was so close to play for Team Melli after Carlos Queiroz efforts to attract him. However, Australia picked Arzani for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018, and Arzani responded to the call.

Despite the deal, it is not expected that Arzani would be playing a major role in the star-studded Man City squad lead by Guardiola. It is also possible that Arzani will be loaned to a lower tier club to get more playing tim , rather than be a peripheral  player in Manchester City.

This season English Premier League will have a  lone Team Melli player as well. Alireza Jahanbakhsh  wil be playing for Brighton. The season begins tomorrow when Manchester United host Leicester City.