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.
1164 articles
Haaland's Social Media Message Says More Than Any Transfer Rumor
Erling Haaland's recent social media post about Manchester City and the Manchester area suggests he's happy to stay, despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Spain.
8 October 2026
Maresca and Haaland Back at City Training as Appeal and Title Chase Continue
Erling Haaland and Enzo Maresca were back at City training after the international break, as the club's appeal against the Premier League verdict continues and attention turns to...
8 October 2026
City's FFP Fight: Soriano Stands Firm as Guardiola Seeks Al Mubarak Meeting
Ferran Soriano adopts combative stance as Manchester City contest Premier League FFP charges, while Pep Guardiola requests meeting with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in a show of...
8 October 2026
Maresca's First-Choice Attack Could Finally Click at Anfield
Maresca could finally field his first-choice front four at Anfield, with Doku, Semenyo, Cherki and Haaland all in contention after early-season disruptions.
8 October 2026
Pep Guardiola to Return to Manchester City for PSG Champions League Clash
Pep Guardiola will return to the Etihad for City's Champions League clash with PSG, his first appearance since leaving the club, as the fallout from the Premier League verdict...
7 October 2026
City's Anfield Acid Test: Maresca's First Liverpool Trip Kicks Off a New Era
City face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday in the first Premier League meeting without Guardiola or Klopp since 2015, as Maresca deals with verdict fallout, Haaland's fatigue and...
7 October 2026
City Players Seek Answers as Maresca Keeps It Simple: 'All I Can Do Is the Football'
City players have been questioning their futures after the Premier League's guilty verdict, while Enzo Maresca stays relaxed ahead of Sunday's trip to Anfield.
7 October 2026
Haaland to Bayern? talkSPORT Expert Floats Kane Partnership
talkSPORT expert Andy Brassell says Bayern Munich could revisit their interest in Erling Haaland, and a Harry Kane partnership isn't as crazy as it sounds.
7 October 2026
Ndiaye's Senegal Winner Offers Timely Boost as City Face Fixture Pile-Up
Iliman Ndiaye scored on his Senegal return after a two-match ban, offering Manchester City a timely boost before a gruelling nine-game stretch in 27 days.
7 October 2026
City Duo Shine as England Cruise Past Czechia at Wembley
Elliot Anderson and Marc Guehi started England's 3-0 win over Czechia, with Anderson impressing in midfield. Rico Lewis was an unused substitute.
7 October 2026
Shaun Wright-Phillips on City's Squad Rotation: 'Mourinho Started It'
Shaun Wright-Phillips says Mourinho started squad rotation, as Man City's depth under Enzo Maresca faces its next test at Liverpool.
7 October 2026
City's €100m Midfield Gamble That Never Was
Manchester City were prepared to pay €100m for Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic, but the midfielder rejected the move.
6 October 2026
City Join Four Rivals in Tracking Barcelona Defender Jules Kounde
Manchester City are monitoring Barcelona defender Jules Kounde, with the France international struggling for minutes under Hansi Flick.
6 October 2026
Maresca to Address City Squad Over Verdict Ahead of Liverpool Trip
Enzo Maresca is set to address his Manchester City squad about the Premier League verdict when they return to training on Thursday, ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
6 October 2026
Ndiaye Keeps Marseille Door Ajar After £60m City Move
Iliman Ndiaye has admitted he is open to a third spell at Marseille, just weeks after joining Manchester City from Everton for £60 million.
6 October 2026
Pierce Charles: The Loan Star Making a Case for City's Future
Pierce Charles' impressive loan spell at QPR and four clean sheets for Northern Ireland suggest Manchester City may have a future first-team goalkeeper on their hands.
6 October 2026