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
Xavier Parker: City's 16-Year-Old Midfielder Lands Spot on Next Generation 2026 List
Xavier Parker, 16, has been named on The Guardian's Next Generation 2026 list after a standout season in City's academy and a first-team tour of Asia.
6 October 2026
Haaland Fatigue Clears City for Anfield as Maresca Prepares to Face the Noise
Erling Haaland is expected to be fit for City's trip to Liverpool after his early Norway exit was put down to fatigue, with Enzo Maresca set to face the media on Friday.
6 October 2026
Maresca Deserves an Apology, Not More Silence From the Top
Maresca has fronted up while Al Mubarak and Soriano stay silent. The manager deserves an apology, not another week of being left to carry the blame alone.
6 October 2026
Erling Haaland Fatigue: Manchester City's New Season Headache After Norway Withdrawal
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal from Norway's defeat to Portugal has handed Manchester City a fatigue issue that Enzo Maresca must manage carefully this season.
5 October 2026
Maresca to Address City Squad on Thursday as Fallout from 115 Verdict Continues
Enzo Maresca will address his Manchester City squad on Thursday for the first time since the Premier League's independent commission verdict, as the club appeals against the...
5 October 2026
Floyd Samba: From City Debut Double to a Third Country in Weeks
Floyd Samba scored twice on his City debut, then represented Germany at U19 level. The 17-year-old has now played youth international football for three countries.
5 October 2026
Haaland fitness, FA warning and Samba's Germany switch: City talking points
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal for Norway, the FA's ongoing deliberations and Floyd Samba's Germany switch feature in our round-up of the latest City talking points.
5 October 2026
England's 7-0 rout of Croatia: how City's four players fared at Wembley
England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Marc Guehi impressing while Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic endured a tough night for Croatia.
5 October 2026
Cherki and Donnarumma Face Quick Turnaround as City's Internationals Gear Up for Anfield
Rayan Cherki and Gianluigi Donnarumma face a quick turnaround with Monday night internationals before City's Premier League clash at Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026
Haaland's Camp Eyes Barcelona as City Brace for £169m Double Raid
Erling Haaland's camp has reportedly made contact with Barcelona, who see the striker as a dream target for 2027, as City brace for a possible £169m double deal.
5 October 2026
Pep Guardiola Plans Emotional Return to Manchester City for PSG Clash
Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to attend Manchester City's next home game against PSG, in a potential return to the Etihad after stepping down last season.
5 October 2026
City Join Race for Brazilian Teenager Breno Sales as Vasco Stand Firm
Manchester City are monitoring Vasco da Gama teenager Breno Sales, but Vasco have rejected a €10m bid and are under no pressure to sell.
4 October 2026
Scholes Wants a Title He Didn't Earn — and Rooney Knows It
Paul Scholes says he wants the 2011/12 title awarded to Manchester United — but the record shows City won it on the pitch, and Rooney agrees.
4 October 2026
Donnarumma Exit Talk Has Nothing to Do With Donnarumma
Galatasaray and Real Madrid are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the rumours stem from the Premier League verdict and potential sanctions, not from anything the goalkeeper has...
4 October 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri Faces Algeria Recall Demand After Camp Walkout
Rayan Ait-Nouri must issue a public apology before he plays for Algeria again, according to reports, after his refusal to come on against Zambia.
4 October 2026
City's Accusers Have a £900m Blind Spot, Says Former Financial Adviser
Former City financial adviser Stefan Borson says the clubs pushing for the harshest punishment are the same ones that grew rich on City's spending.
4 October 2026