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.
866 articles
City’s January stance on Baena clear despite admiration
City admire Alex Baena but won't move in January, feeling well-stocked up front after summer signings. Newcastle and Villa also linked.
7 September 2026
Anderson's record, AI trials and an unresolved £440m question: City's week before Porto
Elliot Anderson's record-breaking display, a new AI academy project, and fresh questions over the 115 charges — City's week before Porto has been busy.
7 September 2026
Premier League Sack Race: The Managers Already in the Firing Line
It's early days, but the Premier League sack race is already forming. David Tully lists the five managers most likely to lose their jobs as boards grow trigger-happy.
7 September 2026
City's Porto fitness latest: Doku out, O'Reilly a doubt, Nunes returns
City face Porto in their Champions League opener with Doku still out, O'Reilly a fresh doubt after a warm-up back problem, and Nunes back in the squad.
7 September 2026
Porto test awaits perfect-start City as Maresca's side head to the Dragao
City take a perfect Premier League record to Porto for their Champions League opener, but defensive wobbles and a hostile Dragao await Maresca's side.
7 September 2026
Elliot Anderson's rapid City education impresses Maresca and Lampard alike
Elliot Anderson has started all three of City's Premier League games since his £116m summer move, impressing Maresca and earning praise from Coventry boss Frank Lampard after...
7 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut shows promise, but the learning curve is steep
Iliman Ndiaye made his City debut in Saturday's 1-0 win over Coventry. Enzo Maresca was happy but stressed the winger needs time to learn the City way after just two training...
7 September 2026
Wharton's Palace exit 'agreed' — but City may have to wait another year
Adam Wharton has an 'informal agreement' to leave Crystal Palace next summer, with City among the clubs tracking the midfielder after their late enquiry was rejected.
6 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's City bow hints at what the club record signing will bring
Thrust into his first City start after Nico O'Reilly's warm-up injury, Enzo Fernandez impressed on the right of midfield, setting up Haaland's winner in a 1-0 victory over...
6 September 2026
Haaland's quiet landmark steals the show from City's debutants
Erling Haaland scored his 300th top-flight club goal and his 20th headed Premier League strike as City edged Coventry 1-0, overshadowing the debuts of Enzo Fernández and Iliman...
6 September 2026
Gakpo's City snub: No hard feelings as Liverpool forward stays put
Cody Gakpo is happy to stay at Liverpool despite City's £80m deadline-day bid being rejected, with the forward ready to work under Andoni Iraola.
6 September 2026
Maresca finds value in City's gritty win over Coventry
Enzo Maresca takes pleasure from City's gritty 1-0 win over Coventry, with debutant Fernández impressing after a late call-up and Elliot Anderson earning further praise.
6 September 2026
Pavlovic Said No, So City Spent Big on Bouaddi Instead
City identified Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top Rodri replacement, offered €100m, but the 22-year-old chose to stay.
6 September 2026 Anderson's midfield masterclass the real story of City's scrappy Coventry win
Elliot Anderson's staggering all-round display was the real story as City edged Coventry 1-0, with the England international thriving in the number six role.
6 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut hints at what £65m can buy
Iliman Ndiaye impressed on his City debut in a 1-0 win over Coventry, showing the dribbling and defensive work that convinced City to pay £65m.
5 September 2026
Player ratings v Coventry City
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Coventry City.
5 September 2026