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
City's Contract Situation: Why a Mass Exodus of Stars Is Unlikely Despite Charges
Despite 114 FFP charges, Manchester City's players have no release clauses, making a mass exodus unlikely.
29 September 2026
Zidane Hails 'Proper Footballer' Cherki After Dream France Debut
Zinedine Zidane praised Rayan Cherki's work without the ball after the midfielder started France's 1-0 win over Turkey, with a deeper role likely to continue against Belgium.
28 September 2026
Mancini Wades Into City's Financial Case: 'Not Guilty' But 'Double Contract' Not My Problem
Roberto Mancini has appeared to acknowledge a double contract during his time as City manager, while insisting the club are not guilty of breaching Premier League rules.
28 September 2026
Haaland Strikes Again But Dias Has The Last Laugh In Oslo
Erling Haaland scored his 65th international goal but Ruben Dias took the points as Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo.
28 September 2026
City Found Guilty on Nearly All Charges as Rivals Circle for £200m Compensation
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of their 115 charges, with four rival clubs seeking over £200m in compensation for lost earnings.
28 September 2026
Khaldoon Al Mubarak: The Quiet Constant in City's Storm
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has chaired Manchester City for 18 years, remaining the public face of the club's ownership.
28 September 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri Sent Home by Algeria After Touchline Outburst Against Zambia
Rayan Ait-Nouri has been sent home early from Algeria duty after a furious touchline outburst during their 3-1 win over Zambia, adding to his frustrating start at Man City.
28 September 2026
Divine Mukasa's West Ham Loan: A New Role Sparks Growth
Divine Mukasa is growing in a new central midfield role at West Ham, scoring twice in nine games as Man City's loan plan pays off.
28 September 2026
City's Anfield Test Looms as Off-Field Storm Rages
Manchester City face a trip to Anfield on October 11 amid reports of a guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League charges.
28 September 2026
Juventus Eye Kovacic as City Midfielder's Contract Winds Down
Juventus are monitoring Matteo Kovacic as a possible January signing, with the 32-year-old's City contract running until 2027. No formal talks have taken place.
28 September 2026
Nusa on Haaland: 'I Learn From Him Every Day'
Antonio Nusa reveals the lessons he's learned from Erling Haaland as Norway's golden generation continues to impress, with the City striker now a key national team leader.
27 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi's Morocco Masterclass Piles Pressure on Maresca to Hand Him a City Start
Ayyoub Bouaddi produced a midfield masterclass for Morocco in their 2-0 AFCON qualifier win over Gabon, piling pressure on Enzo Maresca to hand the 18-year-old a Manchester City...
27 September 2026
No Haaland Contact, No Verdict: Sorting Fact From Noise in City's Quiet Summer
No contact from Arsenal, no verdict on the 115 charges, and no story — just social media speculation dressed up as transfer news during a quiet week.
27 September 2026
City Fans Dismiss Chelsea Talk Over Khusanov As 'Untouchable'
City supporters have poured scorn on reports that Chelsea could move for Abdukodir Khusanov in January, with one fan insisting the defender is 'untouchable'.
27 September 2026 Ruben Dias: The 'Miracle' That Shows City's Captain Is Back to His Best
Ruben Dias kept a clean sheet, cleared one off the line and completed 81 passes as Portugal beat Wales. After two injury-hit seasons, City's captain looks back to his best.
26 September 2026 Khaldoon Breaks Silence: City Chairman Writes to Fans Amid 115 Charges Reports
Khaldoon Al Mubarak has written to City fans after reports suggest the club will be found guilty of 114 charges.
26 September 2026