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
Why City's 20-Trophy Era Under Guardiola Stands Apart From the Charges
City's 20 trophies under Guardiola stand as fact, even as the club faces over 100 financial fair play charges. The two stories are separate, and both will endure.
1 October 2026
City's Worst-Case Sanction Isn't a 100-Point Deduction — It's Five Years of Them
A 100-point deduction sounds brutal, but spread across five seasons it becomes something far more damaging — especially if a transfer ban lands alongside it.
1 October 2026
Solbakken Fumes at 'Utter Rubbish' Haaland Claims as City Face Fallout
Stale Solbakken has furiously denied claims Manchester City interfered with Erling Haaland's media duties, offering phone and email access to prove it, as City digest their guilty...
30 September 2026
City Women Face Real Madrid Test With Spanish Hoodoo Looming
Manchester City's women face Real Madrid in the Champions League, with a poor record against Spanish clubs and a tough test ahead.
30 September 2026
City to Appeal Guilty Verdict as Sanctions Timeline Stretches Into the Unknown
Manchester City will appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict before the October 2 deadline, a move that could delay any sanctions for months or even years.
30 September 2026
Man City Set for Verdict Before Season's End as Maguire Predicts Resolution
Kieran Maguire believes Man City will learn their FFP fate before the end of the 2026/27 season, with an appeal due by 2nd October and an Independent Commission to follow.
30 September 2026
Guardiola Breaks Silence on City's Guilty Verdict
Pep Guardiola breaks his silence on Manchester City's guilty finding, declaring his unwavering support for the club, owner, and supporters.
30 September 2026
Roy Keane Says He'd Bin His Medals — And City's Wait For Clarity Goes On
Roy Keane says he'd throw his medals in the bin and calls City's success into question, as the club await clarity on potential punishment.
30 September 2026
Guehi to Liverpool Back On? City Face Relegation Threat as Internal Verdict on Exits Emerges
Liverpool's move for Marc Guehi is back on as Manchester City face a relegation threat, with the club's internal verdict on player exits revealed.
30 September 2026
Juventus Ready January Loan Swoop for City Outcast Ait-Nouri
Rayan Ait-Nouri has barely featured since Enzo Maresca's arrival, and Juventus are ready to offer a January loan exit with an option to buy.
30 September 2026
Maresca Exit Clause Claimed as Relegation Threat Looms Over City
Keith Wyness claims Enzo Maresca has a relegation exit clause and would leave City next summer if a 50-point deduction is enforced, despite the club's perfect start.
30 September 2026
Soriano Tells City Staff: Charges Built on 'Single False Accusation' as Club Vows to Fight On
Ferran Soriano has told Manchester City staff the charges against the club stem from a single false accusation, as the Blues vow to appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict.
30 September 2026
City Face 2 October Deadline to Appeal Premier League Guilty Finding
Manchester City have been found guilty of more than 100 financial fair play charges, among others. No punishment has been handed down, but the club has until 2 October to appeal.
29 September 2026
City's Unwavering Stance: No Relegation Contingency as Appeal Battle Continues
Manchester City are reportedly refusing to make contingency plans for relegation, remaining confident they can overturn the verdict in their financial case.
29 September 2026
Nico O'Reilly Injury Doubt Casts Shadow Over City's Anfield Trip
Nico O'Reilly is a doubt for Manchester City's trip to Liverpool after being ruled out of England's Nations League fixture with injury, with Maresca monitoring the situation.
29 September 2026
City's Appeal Stance: Defiance, Doubt and a 50-Point Warning
City remain confident of winning their appeal against the Premier League's verdict, but former Everton chief Keith Wyness warns they face a 50-point deduction and heavy fines.
29 September 2026