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.
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Kyle Walker reveals Harry Kane told him 'I want to come' as Man City move came 'very close'
Kyle Walker says Harry Kane told him 'I want to come' during Manchester City's 2021 pursuit, with the proposed transfer 'very close' before Tottenham rejected four approaches.
22 October 2026
Maresca: Haaland Fully Fit for Villa Trip as City Await Trio's Fitness
Enzo Maresca confirms Erling Haaland is fully fit to start at Aston Villa, but City will assess Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes and Nico O'Reilly after Thursday's training session.
22 October 2026
Rayan Cherki reminds Manchester City fans that football can be fun in AEK Athens rout
Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad, with Phil Foden scoring a hat trick and Rayan Cherki reminding fans of the joy of football with a composed finish.
22 October 2026
City's 100-Point Season to Inspire 2027/28 Home Kit, Say Reports
Puma plans to theme Manchester City's 2027/28 home kit on the 2017/18 season, when the Blues reached 100 points, according to Footy Headlines.
21 October 2026
Allan's Champions League bow offers Maresca timely cover for Semenyo blow
Allan completed his first Champions League start in City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens, and Semenyo's knee injury could give the 22-year-old a run in Maresca's side.
21 October 2026
Foden's drought ends in style as City No. 47 finds his range again
Phil Foden has ended his 35-game City goal drought in emphatic fashion, scoring four times in two matches including a Champions League hat-trick against AEK Athens.
21 October 2026
Real Madrid Send City the Bill for a Super League That Never Happened
Real Madrid want Manchester City and the other five English founders of the European Super League to cover a share of costs put at up to €80m for a competition that never happened.
21 October 2026
Allan's Champions League debut hints at a new dimension for City's attack
Allan marked his first Champions League start with an assist and a lively display on the left wing, offering Manchester City a different attacking option.
21 October 2026
City Hit AEK Athens for Five at the Etihad
Manchester City bounced back from their Champions League defeat to PSG with a 5-1 win over AEK Athens at the Etihad, thanks to goals from Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki.
21 October 2026
City's 5-1 Win Over AEK Athens: Foden Finds Form as Teenager Shines
Manchester City bounced back from injury concerns with a 5-1 win over AEK Athens, as Phil Foden scored four in two games and 17-year-old Floyd Samba started.
21 October 2026
Rico Lewis Reminds Maresca of His Quality in City's 5-1 Win Over AEK Athens
Rico Lewis grabbed two assists in Manchester City's 5-1 win over AEK Athens, offering a timely reminder of his quality to Enzo Maresca.
21 October 2026
Haaland Fit to Start as City Eye End to Villa Park Hoodoo
Enzo Maresca confirms Erling Haaland is fit to start against Aston Villa, as City seek their first win at Villa Park since December 2021.
21 October 2026 Player ratings v AEK Athens
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v AEK Athens.
20 October 2026
Tyrone Samba Signs New Long-Term Manchester City Deal Until 2030
Manchester City have tied down 18-year-old forward Tyrone Samba to a new contract until 2030, just weeks after he signed his first professional deal.
20 October 2026 City Lead Chase for Dortmund Teen Mathis Albert, But Visa and FFP Hurdles Loom
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old winger Mathis Albert, but visa rules and the club's FFP appeal could complicate any deal.
20 October 2026
Haaland's Fitness Cloud Hangs Over City's AEK Clash
Erling Haaland's fitness is in doubt for Manchester City's Champions League meeting with AEK Athens after the striker missed training, though Enzo Maresca has not ruled him out.
20 October 2026