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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Haaland Transfer Talk Is Noise — But the Two City Team-Mates Aren't Going Anywhere Either
The advice being aimed at United is to forget about Erling Haaland and look at two of his Manchester City team-mates instead — a suggestion that says more about City's squad depth...
17 October 2026
Maresca Faces Early Rotation Dilemma as City's Fixture List Bites
Enzo Maresca has admitted Erling Haaland and several other key players will need rest soon, with Manchester City's relentless fixture list posing an early test for the new manager.
17 October 2026
Maresca's Haaland Balancing Act as Foden Returns for Ipswich Test
Erling Haaland will be in City's squad to face Ipswich, but Enzo Maresca admits the striker's workload needs managing. Phil Foden is back from suspension and pushing to start.
16 October 2026
Maresca Asks City to Move for Betis Defender Natan in January
Maresca has reportedly asked City to pursue Real Betis defender Natan in January, though no offer has been made and the player is said to favour Barcelona.
16 October 2026
Maresca hints at Haaland rest as City's rotation plans take shape
Enzo Maresca has admitted Erling Haaland is long overdue a rest and hinted at rotation for Manchester City's clash with Ipswich Town, warning that the fixture is a dangerous one.
16 October 2026
Maresca Wants a Sea of Bananas at the Etihad as City Chase Seventh Straight Win
Enzo Maresca has called on City fans to bring inflatable bananas to Saturday's game against Ipswich, recalling a quirky tradition from the 1987-88 season.
16 October 2026
City's Second-Half Blitz Falls Short as PSG Hold On at the Etihad
City's second-half fightback against PSG fell short despite Erling Haaland's record-breaking brace, as Marc Guehi found positives in defeat.
15 October 2026
Ndiaye: City's second-half show proves we can beat anyone
Iliman Ndiaye believes Manchester City would have won in Paris if not for a first-half collapse, as Erling Haaland's two goals took him to 60 in the Champions League.
15 October 2026
Guehi: City's First-Half Show Against PSG 'Not Really Acceptable'
Marc Guehi admitted City's first-half display in the 4-2 defeat to PSG was 'not really acceptable', but praised the response after Maresca's triple change.
15 October 2026
Maresca's City Suffer First Defeat as PSG Run Riot at the Etihad
City fell to a first defeat under Enzo Maresca as PSG won 4-2 at the Etihad, despite an Erling Haaland double that made him the club's leading Champions League scorer.
15 October 2026
Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Maresca's men learn harsh lessons but show fight
Manchester City fell to a 4-2 defeat to PSG at the Etihad, but Enzo Maresca's side showed character in the second half and will learn from the experience.
15 October 2026
City's Unbeaten Start Ends as PSG Deliver Champions League Reality Check
Manchester City's unbeaten start ends with a 4-2 Champions League defeat to PSG, Maresca's first loss as manager after seven straight wins.
15 October 2026
Foden back on the bench as Maresca rings three changes for PSG visit
Phil Foden returns to the City squad on the bench as Enzo Maresca makes three changes for the Champions League visit of PSG to the Etihad.
14 October 2026
Player ratings v Paris Saint-Germain
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Paris Saint-Germain.
14 October 2026
Maresca: PSG Are Europe's Best — But City Can Beat Them
Enzo Maresca calls PSG the best team in Europe but backs City to beat them, as Guardiola returns to the Etihad and City chase a ninth straight win.
14 October 2026
City Chase Ninth Straight Win as Guardiola Returns to the Etihad for PSG Clash
Manchester City host PSG tonight in the Champions League, seeking a ninth consecutive win. Phil Foden returns from suspension as Pep Guardiola makes his first return to the Etihad.
14 October 2026