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 Back in City Training as Anfield Trip Looms
Erling Haaland has returned to Manchester City training and is available for Sunday's trip to Liverpool, where his record of eight goals in 11 appearances against the Reds will be...
11 October 2026
City Draw a Line Under Verdict Talk as Liverpool and PSG Loom
City have blocked questions on the independent commission's verdict, with Erling Haaland's Viaplay interview the latest to steer clear ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
10 October 2026
City's Anfield Trip Tests Maresca's Squad Depth Before PSG Clash
Maresca faces a selection headache as City prepare for Liverpool and PSG in four days, with Haaland available but O'Reilly a doubt.
10 October 2026
Charlie Holt Leaves Man City After 12 Years to Join Cardiff City
Charlie Holt, a 17-year-old midfielder, has left Manchester City's academy after 12 years to join Cardiff City on a free transfer.
10 October 2026
Haaland and Semenyo Back for City: Nine Goals Between Them, One Big Boost for Anfield
Erling Haaland is fit for Liverpool after an injury scare, while Antoine Semenyo returns to training. The pair have scored nine of City's 18 goals this season.
10 October 2026
Calm Inside the CFA: City Players Shrug Off the Noise as Liverpool and PSG Loom
Reports from Enzo Raiola and Jack Gaughan suggest Manchester City's squad remains calm and defiant despite the 115 verdict, with focus fixed on Liverpool and PSG.
10 October 2026
Liverpool vs Man City: Maresca's Perfect Start Faces Anfield Test as Striker Crisis Bites
Manchester City's perfect five-match start under Enzo Maresca faces its biggest test yet at Anfield, where Liverpool are without Isak, Gakpo and Ekitike.
9 October 2026
Arteta Urges Patience Over City Charges: 'Respect the Process'
Mikel Arteta has called for the process to be respected as Manchester City's charges continue to dominate press conferences, while also dealing with injury concerns ahead of...
9 October 2026
Maresca: City's Trophies Are Not Tainted
Enzo Maresca has rejected any suggestion that Manchester City's past trophies are tainted by the verdict in the club's financial case, speaking ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
9 October 2026 Maresca's First Words on City Charges: 'I Trust the Club Because I Trust the People'
Enzo Maresca faced questions about City's financial charges for the first time and offered a blunt response: he trusts the club, the people, and has no regrets about taking the...
9 October 2026
Haaland Fit for Anfield as City Chase Sixth Straight Win
Erling Haaland will be fit for Manchester City's trip to Liverpool on Sunday, according to Enzo Maresca, as the Blues chase a sixth straight win to open the season.
9 October 2026
City's Unity Call Ahead of Liverpool Clash: Maresca and Haaland Send Clear Message
Manchester City face Liverpool on Sunday with Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland urging unity after the club was found guilty of breaching financial fair play rules.
9 October 2026
Man City Eye Brentford's Michael Kayode as Right-Back Solution
Manchester City are reportedly interested in Brentford's Michael Kayode as they search for a new right-back, with Enzo Maresca a huge admirer of the Italian international.
9 October 2026
Liverpool sweat on Gakpo and Isak fitness ahead of City visit
Liverpool forwards Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are major doubts for Sunday's visit of Manchester City after missing training, with Lewis Koumas expected to step up.
8 October 2026 Maresca Stays Calm as City's On-Field Focus Sharpens Ahead of Anfield Test
Enzo Maresca has spoken for the first time since the Premier League's findings, insisting City remain "calm" and focused on football ahead of a hostile trip to Anfield.
8 October 2026
Donnarumma's £26m Price Tag Looks Like the Bargain of the Season as Crossley Crowns Him the Premier League's Best
Mark Crossley says Gianluigi Donnarumma is the Premier League's best goalkeeper. The £26m signing from PSG has conceded 2.
8 October 2026