Manchester City defender Ruben Dias will miss the crucial clash with Arsenal but the Portuguese star has been making headlines off the pitch
Manchester City will be cheered on by one player’s gorgeous girlfriend Maya Jama as they try to clinch the Premier League title this season.
The title race is heating up ahead of City’s encounter with Arsenal this Sunday. Victory for Pep Guardiola’s men would see Arsenal’s advantage at the top of the table reduced to just three points, with City set to return to action against Burnley on Wednesday with a game in hand.
Portuguese defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out of the fixture at the Etihad Stadium due to an ankle injury. However, the 28-year-old has also gained attention away from the pitch after starting a relationship with popular TV host Maya last year.
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The Love Island presenter has established herself as a household name and rumours of a romance with Dias emerged at the start of 2025. A few months later, a poll carried out by dating website Illicit Encounters listed Maya as the sixth sexiest woman in the UK.
There was speculation that the pair had been spotted on a New Year’s Eve date. Maya later watched City from a box during the team’s draw with Brighton last March.
While not formally confirming their relationship, the TV personality revealed that the pair were still spending time together in May. She posted a video showing them being chased by photographers, with City star Dias seen keeping a lookout following a dinner date.
In the video, Maya said: “When we came out the restaurant they were spread out across the road and they didn’t get us so now they’re following. I’m in half a mind to just give them a f****** show and the other half is hide.”
Last summer, they travelled to Ibiza together, with Maya posting sweet couple photographs from their holiday. Dias responded to the snaps, which were shared with the broadcaster’s 3.3million Instagram followers, with a red heart emoji.
Unfortunately, the couple were also targeted by burglars in January. Thieves reportedly stole jewellery, electronics and clothing while both Maya and Dias were away from their home.
More recently, the pair spent time in his home city of Lisbon. Maya described the week-long break as being “good for the soul” on social media, while the City player commented on her pictures: “Beautiful species.”
Beyond his romantic life, the centre-back is chasing his fifth Premier League title with City. He joined the club from Benfica in 2020 and has also lifted the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup and League Cup during his time in England.
He has made 25 league appearances this term but is one of several City centre-backs currently side-lined. Two of Marc Guehi, Abdukodir Khusanov and Nathan Ake are expected to start against Arsenal in a crucial fixture at the top of the table.
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