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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Player ratings v Crystal Palace
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Crystal Palace.
28 August 2026
Cherki's five-minute masterclass leaves Maresca with a welcome selection dilemma
Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes as City beat Crystal Palace 4-1, following his two assists against Bournemouth and giving Maresca a welcome selection problem.
28 August 2026
Haaland answers his critics with a header that leaves Palace stunned
Erling Haaland silenced early-season doubts with a stunning header to give City the lead against Crystal Palace, his latest reminder of an extraordinary goalscoring record.
28 August 2026
City's £86m gamble on Bouaddi: More than just a Rodri replacement
City have confirmed the £86m signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal. The 18-year-old Morocco international impressed against Brazil at the World Cup, but can he...
28 August 2026
Guéhi's midfield experiment gives Maresca a welcome selection headache at Selhurst Park
Marc Guéhi's man-of-the-match display in midfield against Bournemouth has given Enzo Maresca a selection dilemma ahead of the return to Selhurst Park.
28 August 2026 Champions League Draw: City's Best and Worst Pots of Fate in Monaco
City learn their Champions League League Phase fate in Monaco tonight, with Pot 1 offering no favours and familiar dangers lurking in the deeper pots.
28 August 2026
Gvardiol Calls for City to 'Fight for the Badge' as Maresca Era Begins
Josko Gvardiol calls for unity and responsibility as Manchester City begin life under Enzo Maresca, with a depleted squad facing a demanding season ahead.
28 August 2026
Enzo Fernandez Saga Nears Its End as City Circle £120m Chelsea Deal
Chelsea are set to make a final decision on Enzo Fernandez's future, with City ready to match the £120m price tag.
28 August 2026
City's Selhurst Park Test: Team News and Predicted XI as First Away Day Arrives
City head to Selhurst Park for their first away game of the season, with Doku ruled out, Anderson fit, and Maresca weighing up his midfield options.
28 August 2026
Mfuni's Coventry loan saga takes another twist as Premier League interest emerges
Stephen Mfuni's loan to Coventry looked off, but TalkSport now reports it could be back on — or he might join a Premier League club instead.
28 August 2026 Cherki's cameo shows Maresca has a different kind of weapon at his disposal
Rayan Cherki's two assists off the bench earned City a comeback win over Bournemouth, and Enzo Maresca says the Frenchman offers an attacking threat no other City player can match.
27 August 2026
City's Carabao Cup defence starts at home to Norwich
Manchester City will begin their Carabao Cup defence at home to Norwich City in the third round, with the tie scheduled for the week beginning September 14.
27 August 2026 City's £200m summer plan takes shape with Ndiaye and Fernandez deals close
City are closing in on a £200m double swoop for Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye, with a swap deal involving Jack Grealish also on the cards.
27 August 2026
Ndiaye interest, Grealish's Everton return and a busy deadline week at City
City's pursuit of Iliman Ndiaye intensified on Thursday as Jack Grealish eyed an Everton return, Nico Gonzalez completed a Newcastle move and Omar Marmoush headed to Tottenham.
27 August 2026
City's Champions League Path Puts Maresca Back in Familiar Territory
City's Champions League league phase draw pairs them with PSG, Barcelona, Porto and Napoli. Enzo Maresca, Guardiola's former assistant, now leads the charge for a second European...
27 August 2026
Guehi's Midfield Shift Gives Maresca a Problem He'll Welcome
Marc Guehi's late equaliser against Bournemouth came from midfield, and Enzo Maresca is already talking up the centre-back as a long-term option in the middle of the park.
27 August 2026