Peter Swales
Peter Swales is a professional sports journalist with over four decades of experience covering football. A lifelong Manchester City fan, he brings deep knowledge and passion to every story about the Citizens.
1164 articles
Merson's 'Too Many Goals' Claim Gives City Extra Fuel
Paul Merson says City won't win the league because they score too many goals. It's a claim that might just fuel the Blues' title charge.
22 September 2026
Semenyo brace helps City edge Sunderland in eight-goal thriller
Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 at the Etihad on Sunday, with Antoine Semenyo scoring twice and Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Enzo Fernandez also on target.
22 September 2026
Joe Hart Places Rayan Cherki Alongside David Silva After Sunderland Thriller
Joe Hart compared Rayan Cherki to David Silva after the Frenchman's goal in City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, a result that kept Enzo Maresca's side three points clear at the top.
22 September 2026
City's Firepower Papers Over Defensive Cracks in Eight-Goal Etihad Thriller
City made it five Premier League wins from five with a 5-3 victory over Sunderland, but a torrid defensive display gave Enzo Maresca plenty to ponder.
22 September 2026
City's International Round-Up: Donnarumma In, Foden Out, Reis Set for Brazil Bow
City's squad disperses for the first international break of the season, with Donnarumma in Italy's 34-man squad, Foden omitted by England, and Vitor Reis in line for a Brazil...
21 September 2026
Viana Hails City's Contract Coup as Doku, Gvardiol and Khusanov Commit to 2031
Hugo Viana explains why new deals for Jérémy Doku, Joško Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov matter, with all three committing to City until 2031.
21 September 2026 Paul Merson on the Title Race: 'There's No Way' City Let This Slip
Paul Merson has given his verdict on the Premier League title race after Manchester City moved clear of Arsenal, insisting there is 'no way' City let their advantage slip.
21 September 2026
The Enzo Fernandez Effect: City Five From Five as Chelsea's Season Unravels
Manchester City have won all three league games since Enzo Fernandez's £125m deadline-day move, while Chelsea have taken just one point from their three matches in the same period.
21 September 2026
Paul Merson Says City Won't Win the Title — The Bookies Disagree
Paul Merson says City's 5-3 win over Sunderland convinced him they won't win the title. The bookmakers have responded by shortening Maresca's side's odds.
21 September 2026
Maresca's City: Seven Straight Wins, Five Goals, and a Manager Who'd Rather Grind It Out
Enzo Maresca says he'd rather win 1-0 than 5-3, despite City's five-goal display against Sunderland extending their winning run to seven matches in all competitions.
21 September 2026
City Injury and Suspension Update: Foden Out for Liverpool Trip, Doku Back in Contention
Phil Foden will sit out City's trip to Liverpool as the final game of his three-match ban, while Jeremy Doku's return from injury leaves the Blues with a clean bill of health.
21 September 2026 City's November Fixtures: Dates and Kick-off Times Confirmed
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City's November fixture dates and kick-off times, including a trip to Arsenal on 29 November.
21 September 2026
Dias's Sunderland Horror Show: Five Fouls, No Tackles, and a 128-Touch Drop-Off
Ruben Dias lost 100% of his ground duels and made no tackles in City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, a stark contrast to his 128-touch display against Coventry two weeks ago.
21 September 2026 Fernandez and Anderson: City's New Midfield Axis Hands Maresca His Answer
Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson have started together in two very different league wins, giving Maresca a settled midfield partnership after five straight victories.
21 September 2026
Man City's Perfect Start: Seven Wins, 15 Points, and Haaland's Record
Manchester City enter the international break with a 5-0 Premier League start, three points clear, after a 5-3 win over Sunderland in which Semenyo scored twice and Haaland...
20 September 2026
Manchester City's 5-3 Sunderland Win: Five Goals, Three Conceded, One Warning Maresca Can't Ignore
City go into the international break three points clear after a 5-3 win over Sunderland, but the defensive performance raises familiar concerns for Enzo Maresca.
20 September 2026