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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Maresca Plays the Long Game After VAR Gift at Old Trafford
Enzo Maresca used City's VAR-assisted derby win to remind everyone of the 2023 Old Trafford defeat that still lacks an apology.
16 September 2026 City's Carabao Cup Defence Opens Door for Maresca's Fringe Men
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City on Thursday, with Enzo Maresca expected to hand opportunities to Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli.
16 September 2026
Ait-Nouri's City Puzzle: Maresca Sees a Winger, But the Left Is Crowded
Rayan Ait-Nouri has made just one City appearance this season. Enzo Maresca sees him as a winger, but competition on the left is fierce.
16 September 2026
City Should Only Sell Cherki to Bayern on One Condition
Bayern Munich's interest in Rayan Cherki is real, but Max Eberl has made it clear there's no winter plan. Here's the only scenario where City should even consider a sale.
15 September 2026
Matheus Nunes: The Quiet Derrick That Kept City Standing at Old Trafford
Matheus Nunes put in a tireless shift at right-back as ten-man Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford, with his defensive stats and passing range proving...
15 September 2026
City's New Midfield Axis Steps Out of the Shadows
City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford showed how Enzo Maresca's new midfield is coping without Rodri and Bernardo Silva, with Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez stepping up.
15 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence With Norwich Visit
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City at the Etihad on Thursday, with Phil Foden suspended and several squad players set for a run-out.
15 September 2026
City Among Several Clubs Monitoring Man Utd Wonderkid JJ Gabriel as He Pushes for Free Transfer
Manchester City are monitoring Manchester United winger JJ Gabriel, who is demanding his contract be ripped up to become a free agent.
15 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez's £125m Derby Display: The Numbers That Show Why Maresca Wanted Him
Enzo Fernandez covered over 10.25km and made twice as many sprints as any other midfielder in City's 1-0 derby win over United, showing why Maresca wanted him.
15 September 2026
Haaland to Spain in 2027? Why City Aren't Losing Sleep Over the Latest Transfer Chatter
Reports from Spain suggest Barcelona and Real Madrid believe Erling Haaland could consider a move in 2027, but City's position remains unchanged.
15 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Opener: Foden Suspended, Doku Sidelined, and Norwich's Mixed Form
City face Norwich in the Carabao Cup with Foden suspended and Doku a doubt, while the Canaries arrive off a 4-3 defeat. Injury updates on Mahovo, Topic, and Ahmed.
15 September 2026
City's 199th Derby Win: The VAR Call That Went Their Way After Years of Old Trafford Heartbreak
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the 199th derby, but Ref Pro later admitted Haaland's winning goal shouldn't have stood.
15 September 2026
Haaland embraces figurehead role as ten-man City grind out derby win at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's second-half display in City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford underlined his growing status as the figurehead of Enzo Maresca's new-look side.
15 September 2026 Ten-Man City Beat United As Haaland Rewrites Derby Record Books
City beat Manchester United 1-0 despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card, as Erling Haaland's VAR-approved goal made him the Premier League's leading Manchester derby scorer.
15 September 2026 Maresca's Derby Masterclass Shows Why City Were Right to Wait
Manchester City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford, sealed by Erling Haaland after Phil Foden's red card, shows why Enzo Maresca was worth the wait.
15 September 2026
Man City Injury Update: Doku Still Out, O'Reilly Back, No Fresh Derby Concerns
Jeremy Doku remains City's only senior injury absentee, while Nico O'Reilly is back and there were no fresh concerns from the Manchester derby.
14 September 2026