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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Viana Hails City's Contract Coup as Doku, Gvardiol and Khusanov Commit to 2031
Hugo Viana explains why new deals for Jérémy Doku, Joško Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov matter, with all three committing to City until 2031.
21 September 2026
Paul Merson on the Title Race: 'There's No Way' City Let This Slip
Paul Merson has given his verdict on the Premier League title race after Manchester City moved clear of Arsenal, insisting there is 'no way' City let their advantage slip.
21 September 2026
The Enzo Fernandez Effect: City Five From Five as Chelsea's Season Unravels
Manchester City have won all three league games since Enzo Fernandez's £125m deadline-day move, while Chelsea have taken just one point from their three matches in the same period.
21 September 2026
Paul Merson Says City Won't Win the Title — The Bookies Disagree
Paul Merson says City's 5-3 win over Sunderland convinced him they won't win the title. The bookmakers have responded by shortening Maresca's side's odds.
21 September 2026
Maresca's City: Seven Straight Wins, Five Goals, and a Manager Who'd Rather Grind It Out
Enzo Maresca says he'd rather win 1-0 than 5-3, despite City's five-goal display against Sunderland extending their winning run to seven matches in all competitions.
21 September 2026
City Injury and Suspension Update: Foden Out for Liverpool Trip, Doku Back in Contention
Phil Foden will sit out City's trip to Liverpool as the final game of his three-match ban, while Jeremy Doku's return from injury leaves the Blues with a clean bill of health.
21 September 2026 City's November Fixtures: Dates and Kick-off Times Confirmed
The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City's November fixture dates and kick-off times, including a trip to Arsenal on 29 November.
21 September 2026
Dias's Sunderland Horror Show: Five Fouls, No Tackles, and a 128-Touch Drop-Off
Ruben Dias lost 100% of his ground duels and made no tackles in City's 5-3 win over Sunderland, a stark contrast to his 128-touch display against Coventry two weeks ago.
21 September 2026 Fernandez and Anderson: City's New Midfield Axis Hands Maresca His Answer
Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson have started together in two very different league wins, giving Maresca a settled midfield partnership after five straight victories.
21 September 2026
Man City's Perfect Start: Seven Wins, 15 Points, and Haaland's Record
Manchester City enter the international break with a 5-0 Premier League start, three points clear, after a 5-3 win over Sunderland in which Semenyo scored twice and Haaland...
20 September 2026
Manchester City's 5-3 Sunderland Win: Five Goals, Three Conceded, One Warning Maresca Can't Ignore
City go into the international break three points clear after a 5-3 win over Sunderland, but the defensive performance raises familiar concerns for Enzo Maresca.
20 September 2026
Player ratings v Sunderland
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Sunderland.
20 September 2026
Viana Opens Up on Rodri, Silva and Stones Exits as City's Midfield Overhaul Takes Shape
Hugo Viana reflects on the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, and explains how City have rebuilt their midfield with four major summer signings.
20 September 2026
Cavan Sullivan's MLS Breakthrough Shows Why City Are Waiting
Cavan Sullivan has taken MLS by storm in 2026, and the 16-year-old's form for Philadelphia Union explains why Manchester City are happy to wait until 2027.
20 September 2026
City Open Talks Over £60m Maza But Deal Faces One Obvious Hurdle
City have asked to be kept informed about Ibrahim Maza's situation, but the Leverkusen playmaker plays in a position where Enzo Maresca already has options.
20 September 2026
Maresca Warns City Face Toughest Test Yet Against Confident Sunderland
Manchester City host Sunderland today with Enzo Maresca warning it will be their toughest test of the season so far, as the Blues look to extend their six-match winning run.
20 September 2026