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 and Cherki brace for Old Trafford hostility as City chase fifth straight win
Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki face a hostile Old Trafford reception as City chase a fifth straight win in Sunday's Manchester derby.
11 September 2026
Donnarumma: Maresca's Winning Start and a Wedding to Remember
Gianluigi Donnarumma reflects on life at Manchester City under Enzo Maresca, his wedding, and the upcoming derby.
11 September 2026
Man City Eye Old Trafford Raid as Haaland Targets United's Soft Centre
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford off the back of a confidence-boosting win in Porto, with Erling Haaland ready to exploit United's frail defence.
11 September 2026
Phil Foden's Goal Drought Stretches to 34 Games — But His Performance Against Porto Shows Encouraging Signs
Phil Foden's goal drought extends to 34 matches, but his lively display in City's 2-0 win at Porto suggests the wait might soon be over.
10 September 2026 More BS Haaland Rumours
Another Haaland-to-Barcelona rumour has surfaced, but City's succession planning and the striker's form suggest there's little to worry about.
10 September 2026
Maresca's City: House Music, High Lines and a Perfect Start
Enzo Maresca has introduced music to Manchester City training and explained why. With four wins from four, the Italian's methods are already hitting the right notes.
10 September 2026
Dias and Guehi: The Centre-Back Pairing City Have Been Waiting For
Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi have formed an underrated partnership at the heart of City's defence, and their performances against Porto suggest they're ready for the derby.
10 September 2026
Haaland's Brace Sinks Porto as City's No.9 Closes In on History
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won 2-0 at FC Porto in their Champions League opener. The brace took him to third on City's all-time scoring list.
10 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez Shows Why Maresca Pushed So Hard to Bring Him to City
Enzo Fernandez impressed again as City beat Porto 2-0, and the deadline day signing says he is determined to repay Enzo Maresca's faith in him.
10 September 2026
Ndiaye Snubbed Tottenham for City: 'When They Come, You Don't Say No'
Iliman Ndiaye snubbed Tottenham to join Manchester City on deadline day, completing a £65m move from Everton and starting in the 1-0 win over Coventry.
10 September 2026
Alan Smith Backs City to Finish Above Chelsea — But Not to Win the Title
Alan Smith believes Manchester City will finish second in the Premier League, ahead of Chelsea but behind Arsenal, with Opta's projections pointing to a similar outcome.
10 September 2026
Haaland, Dias and a derby that ignores the form book: City's week ahead
City's 2-0 win in Porto was a fine start to Maresca's Champions League campaign, but the real test comes at Old Trafford.
9 September 2026
Haaland double eases City to winning start in Champions League
Erling Haaland's double gave Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in their Champions League opener under Enzo Maresca, a confident start to life after Pep Guardiola.
9 September 2026
Fernandez Makes Haaland His Personal Project After First Assist
Enzo Fernandez says he will always look for Erling Haaland on the pitch after creating the striker's opener in City's 2-0 win at Porto.
9 September 2026
Maresca's biggest test yet arrives at the perfect time
City take their perfect start to Old Trafford for the first Manchester derby of the season, with Maresca facing his biggest test since taking charge.
9 September 2026 Haaland double sinks Porto as City's Champions League campaign finds its rhythm
Erling Haaland scored twice as City beat Porto 2-0 in the Champions League, with Ayyoub Bouaddi impressing on his first start for the Blues.
9 September 2026