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 vs Sunderland: Blues' Unbeaten Streak Stretches Back to 2013/14
City host Sunderland on the back of a perfect start, while the Black Cats have struggled. The Blues' unbeaten run against Sunderland stretches back to 2013/14.
18 September 2026
City Welcome Sunderland With Doku Nearing Return But Foden Suspension Bites
City host Sunderland on Sunday with Doku a doubt but Foden suspended, while the Black Cats are without several key men.
18 September 2026
Floyd Samba's 'Mind-Blowing' Debut Comes With a Warning: Football Is Ruthless
Floyd Samba's Manchester City debut was described as 'mind-blowing', but the young player has been warned that football is ruthless and a bright start guarantees nothing.
18 September 2026
Maresca refuses to get carried away as City's perfect start reaches six
Manchester City have won all six games under Enzo Maresca, but the manager insists his focus is already on Sunderland and the international break.
18 September 2026
Rico Lewis: From Academy to Charity and Carabao Cup Ambitions
Rico Lewis reflects on a summer of charity work and personal milestones as he prepares for Manchester City's Carabao Cup clash with Norwich City under new manager Enzo Maresca.
17 September 2026
Player ratings v Norwich City
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Norwich City.
17 September 2026
Maresca Promotes Three Academy Stars to Man City First Team
Enzo Maresca has promoted Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite and Floyd Samba to Manchester City's first-team squad after pre-season, with all three set to feature in the Carabao Cup...
17 September 2026
Wharton Shuts Down City Transfer Talk: "I Never Thought About a Different Club"
Adam Wharton says he was never close to joining Manchester City this summer, despite a late enquiry from the Blues.
17 September 2026
City's £116m man Elliot Anderson leaves fans stunned with 'AI' training footage
Elliot Anderson continues to amaze City fans after his £116m move, with training footage that looked 'AI-generated' and a dominant derby display.
17 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Opener: Ruebyn Ricardo to Referee Norwich Tie
Ruebyn Ricardo will referee City's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Norwich, his first senior City fixture, with no VAR in operation.
17 September 2026
Gerónimo Rulli set for long-awaited City debut against Norwich
Gerónimo Rulli is expected to make his Manchester City debut against Norwich in the Carabao Cup, nine years after leaving the club without a senior appearance.
17 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Defence Begins With Norwich Test As Maresca Plots Rotation
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City, with Enzo Maresca set to rotate his squad and hand debuts to Geronimo Rulli and Allan.
17 September 2026 City's Carabao Cup Defence Begins: Foden Suspended, Rulli Set for Debut Against Norwich
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City tonight, with Phil Foden suspended and Enzo Maresca set to rotate heavily.
17 September 2026
City Host Norwich in Carabao Cup: Kick-Off Time, TV Details and Derby Momentum
Manchester City host Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, with kick-off at 19:30 BST. Sky Sports+ will show the tie as City look to build on their derby win.
17 September 2026 City Begin Carabao Cup Defence as Norwich Visit the Etihad
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich on Thursday, with Maresca's side on a five-game winning run and heavy favourites to progress.
17 September 2026
Manchester City's Carabao Cup Defence: Norwich Test Awaits Before Potential Brighton Rematch
City host Norwich on Thursday, with a potential fourth-round tie against Brighton lying in wait — a fixture that stirs uncomfortable recent memories.
17 September 2026