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.
1168 articles
Anderson Handed Derby Debut as City Chase Fifth Straight Win at Old Trafford
Elliot Anderson makes his Manchester derby debut as City look to make it five wins from five at Old Trafford, with Doku still absent and O'Reilly back on the bench.
13 September 2026
Player ratings v Manchester United
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Manchester United.
13 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: The 18-year-old Ready for the Old Trafford Stage
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is ready for the Manchester derby after impressing in his first City start against Porto.
13 September 2026
Maresca and Carrick Meet as the Manchester Derby Enters Its 200th Chapter
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick meet for the first time as City host Manchester United in the 199th Manchester Derby on Sunday, September 13th.
13 September 2026
Haaland's header threat gives City derby edge at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's five goals in three games and his record of eight in ten derbies make him City's key weapon at Old Trafford today.
13 September 2026
Manchester City Must Control Transitions in Derby Clash, Warns Maresca
Manchester City face Manchester United today with Enzo Maresca warning his side to be careful in transitions and cover space in behind to avoid being exploited by United's pace.
13 September 2026
Maresca Confirms Nico O'Reilly Fit for Manchester Derby as Doku Remains Sidelined
Enzo Maresca confirms Nico O'Reilly is 100% available for the Manchester derby, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with a calf injury.
13 September 2026
Maresca Feels 'Very Lucky' as £440m Midfield Rebuild Takes Shape Before Old Trafford Derby
Enzo Maresca says he feels 'very lucky' with his rebuilt midfield as Manchester City prepare for their first derby of the season at Old Trafford on Sunday.
13 September 2026
City head to Old Trafford for 199th derby with Doku out and O'Reilly fit
City face United at Old Trafford with O'Reilly fit but Doku still out. Maresca weighs up midfield and right-back choices for the 199th Manchester derby.
13 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez: Two Written Transfer Requests, One £125m Move to City
Enzo Fernandez submitted two written transfer requests and saw his Chelsea relationships break down before completing a £125m move to Manchester City on Deadline Day.
12 September 2026
Three things to watch as Manchester City head to Old Trafford for derby day
Manchester City face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday with Erling Haaland in form and Nico O'Reilly set to return, while United's defensive record offers encouragement.
11 September 2026
Grealish Faces Final Year As City Exit Looms
Jack Grealish is into the final year of his Manchester City contract, with a free transfer exit on the cards after another loan move to Everton.
11 September 2026
City Weigh Up Paul Wanner Move as Liverpool and Real Madrid Circle PSV Midfielder
Manchester City are reportedly among the clubs tracking PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also linked and Bayern Munich monitoring the 20-year-old...
11 September 2026
Man City vs Man United: Maresca's First Real Test, Predicted Lineup and Derby Preview
City sit top of the table and have won their opening three league games, but Maresca's first Manchester derby at Old Trafford represents a genuine test.
11 September 2026
City Sweating On Doku And O'Reilly Ahead Of Old Trafford Trip
City await fitness updates on Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, with Enzo Maresca set to face the media today.
11 September 2026 Ayyoub Bouaddi: Man City's €100m Teenager Makes Instant Impression
Ayyoub Bouaddi's first City start in the Champions League win at Porto drew praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland, with the 18-year-old completing 55 passes at 98% accuracy.
11 September 2026