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.
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City's Carabao Cup Defence Begins With Norwich Test As Maresca Plots Rotation
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City, with Enzo Maresca set to rotate his squad and hand debuts to Geronimo Rulli and Allan.
17 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Defence Begins: Foden Suspended, Rulli Set for Debut Against Norwich
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City tonight, with Phil Foden suspended and Enzo Maresca set to rotate heavily.
17 September 2026
City Host Norwich in Carabao Cup: Kick-Off Time, TV Details and Derby Momentum
Manchester City host Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, with kick-off at 19:30 BST. Sky Sports+ will show the tie as City look to build on their derby win.
17 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence as Norwich Visit the Etihad
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich on Thursday, with Maresca's side on a five-game winning run and heavy favourites to progress.
17 September 2026
Manchester City's Carabao Cup Defence: Norwich Test Awaits Before Potential Brighton Rematch
City host Norwich on Thursday, with a potential fourth-round tie against Brighton lying in wait — a fixture that stirs uncomfortable recent memories.
17 September 2026
Maresca Plays the Long Game After VAR Gift at Old Trafford
Enzo Maresca used City's VAR-assisted derby win to remind everyone of the 2023 Old Trafford defeat that still lacks an apology.
16 September 2026 City's Carabao Cup Defence Opens Door for Maresca's Fringe Men
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City on Thursday, with Enzo Maresca expected to hand opportunities to Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli.
16 September 2026
Ait-Nouri's City Puzzle: Maresca Sees a Winger, But the Left Is Crowded
Rayan Ait-Nouri has made just one City appearance this season. Enzo Maresca sees him as a winger, but competition on the left is fierce.
16 September 2026
City Should Only Sell Cherki to Bayern on One Condition
Bayern Munich's interest in Rayan Cherki is real, but Max Eberl has made it clear there's no winter plan. Here's the only scenario where City should even consider a sale.
15 September 2026
Matheus Nunes: The Quiet Derrick That Kept City Standing at Old Trafford
Matheus Nunes put in a tireless shift at right-back as ten-man Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, with his defensive stats and passing range proving...
15 September 2026
City's New Midfield Axis Steps Out of the Shadows
City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford showed how Enzo Maresca's new midfield is coping without Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez stepping up.
15 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence With Norwich Visit
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City at the Etihad on Thursday, with Phil Foden suspended and several squad players set for a run-out.
15 September 2026
City Among Several Clubs Monitoring Man Utd Wonderkid JJ Gabriel as He Pushes for Free Transfer
Manchester City are monitoring Manchester United winger JJ Gabriel, who is demanding his contract be ripped up to become a free agent.
15 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's £125m Derby Display: The Numbers That Show Why Maresca Wanted Him
Enzo Fernandez covered over 10.25km and made twice as many sprints as any other midfielder in City's 1-0 derby win over United, showing why Maresca wanted him.
15 September 2026
Haaland to Spain in 2027? Why City Aren't Losing Sleep Over the Latest Transfer Chatter
Reports from Spain suggest Barcelona and Real Madrid believe Erling Haaland could consider a move in 2027, but City's position remains unchanged.
15 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Opener: Foden Suspended, Doku Sidelined, and Norwich's Mixed Form
City face Norwich in the Carabao Cup with Foden suspended and Doku a doubt, while the Canaries arrive off a 4-3 defeat. Injury updates on Mahovo, Topic, and Ahmed.
15 September 2026