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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City Chase Seventh Straight Win as Sunderland Visit the Etihad
Manchester City host Sunderland today aiming for a seventh straight win and looking to capitalise on Arsenal's 3-0 loss to Brighton.
20 September 2026
City's Chance to Pull Clear Before the Break
City can cement top spot before the international break as Sunderland visit the Etihad, with Doku set to return and Foden suspended.
20 September 2026
Brighton's Arsenal Rout Hands City the Title-Race Initiative
Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal leaves City able to go three points clear at the top with a win over Sunderland on Sunday.
19 September 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri: The Reluctant Goalkeeper Ready to Answer Any Call for Manchester City
Rayan Aït-Nouri has joked he would go in goal if needed, as the Manchester City defender reflects on a challenging debut season and his eagerness to learn under Enzo Maresca.
19 September 2026
Maresca Eyes Rare Perfect Start as City Host Sunderland
Enzo Maresca can become only the sixth manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge when City host Sunderland on Sunday.
19 September 2026
Samuel Martinez Snubbed Man City for Liverpool — His Parents Reveal the Chaos Behind the Chase
Samuel Martinez chose Liverpool over Manchester City and a host of European giants. His parents describe a frantic month of calls and a family decision that left City waiting.
19 September 2026
City Welcome Sunderland With Haaland Back and a Winning Run to Protect
City host Sunderland with Haaland back from his Carabao Cup rest and a perfect record since the Community Shield. Foden is suspended, while Doku could feature.
19 September 2026
Barcelona's Haaland Dream Faces A 2034 Reality Check
Barcelona still want Erling Haaland, but his contract until 2034 and the lack of an active release clause make any move far more complicated than previous pursuits.
19 September 2026
Nunes: How Bernardo and Dias Talked Me Into Right-Back Role at Man City
Matheus Nunes reveals how Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias convinced him to accept a right-back role at Manchester City, a switch that has paid off under Enzo Maresca.
19 September 2026
Allan Elias Marks City Debut With Goal And Assist In Carabao Cup Rout
Allan Elias marked his Manchester City debut with a goal and an assist as the Blues beat Norwich City 5-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at the Etihad Stadium.
19 September 2026 Allan's City bow: a bruising start, then a goal and an assist
Allan made his City debut in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich, recovering from a tough opening to score and assist. Maresca was pleased with the Brazilian's contribution.
19 September 2026
Donnarumma Hails 'Sublime' City After Ten-Man Derby Win at Old Trafford
Gianluigi Donnarumma called City's performance 'sublime' after a ten-man 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford, Erling Haaland scoring the winner and the keeper saving late from Bryan...
18 September 2026
City's SeatGeek Deal: What It Means for Fans
Manchester City have turned their eight-year ticketing technology arrangement with SeatGeek into a wider global partnership, with branding set to appear across digital channels...
18 September 2026
Maresca Credits City Players for Seamless Start After Summer Overhaul
Enzo Maresca has praised his Manchester City players for quickly adapting to his methods, with the Blues winning all six competitive matches so far this season.
18 September 2026 Allan's City debut: the numbers behind a 5-0 rout of Norwich
Allan marked his Manchester City debut with a goal and an assist in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich City, and his stats suggest he could be handed another start against...
18 September 2026
Rodri: I Never Planned to Leave City — But the Cycle Changed
Rodri has revealed he never planned to leave Manchester City, saying a change of cycle after the World Cup led to his £65.4m Barcelona move.
18 September 2026