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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Reijnders' City Future Hinges on Maresca's Starting XI Promises
Tijjani Reijnders could push for a City exit if Maresca can't guarantee him regular starts, with Newcastle and Forest circling ahead of the transfer deadline.
9 August 2026
The real value behind Arsenal's Emirates extension: a £20m-a-year insurance policy
Arsenal's extended Emirates deal could be worth £140m over seven years, with former City adviser Stefan Borson warning that losing the stadium sponsor would cost £20m-a-year.
9 August 2026
Marmoush brace hands City winning end to Asian tour
Omar Marmoush's second-half brace and a late Rayan Ait-Nouri goal saw City end their Asian tour with a 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in Seoul.
9 August 2026
Player ratings v Atlético Madrid
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Atlético Madrid.
9 August 2026
Maresca to end Guardiola's captaincy vote as new boss takes control
Enzo Maresca is reportedly set to end Pep Guardiola's tradition of letting City's squad vote for their captain, choosing the next skipper himself.
9 August 2026
Maresca puts Savinho exit on hold until replacement secured
Savinho's exit is on hold as Maresca wants a replacement signed first. Pedro Neto is the target, but Chelsea want £70m.
9 August 2026
City's Asian tour ends with Atletico test before Community Shield focus
City wrap up their Asian tour with a friendly against Atletico Madrid, the last test before the Community Shield against Arsenal and the start of Maresca's competitive reign.
9 August 2026
How Matheus Nunes silenced his own doubts to become City's essential right-back
Matheus Nunes has become City's essential right-back, but only after overcoming his own reluctance. The Portuguese midfielder reveals how he embraced the role.
9 August 2026
Maresca insists it's 'privilege, not pressure' as he steps out of Guardiola's shadow
Enzo Maresca insists he feels no pressure succeeding Pep Guardiola at City, calling it a 'privilege' as he implements his own ideas ahead of the new season.
9 August 2026
Rodri Saga Casts Shadow Over City's Pre-Season Plans
Stefan Borson warns that Barcelona's slow pursuit of Rodri is disrupting City's transfer plans, with a deadline looming before the Community Shield.
9 August 2026
Why Divine Mukasa's Preseason Silence Speaks Volumes
Divine Mukasa has impressed in training but has yet to play a minute on City's Asian tour. With a crowded squad and stiff competition in his preferred role, another loan looks...
9 August 2026 City's Rodri Contingency Plan Has a Name: Enzo Fernandez
With Rodri's Barcelona move reportedly taking shape, City have reignited interest in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, according to journalist Gianluigi Longari.
9 August 2026 Maresca's clean slate: How City's pre-season is reshaping the squad
Enzo Maresca has given every City player a fresh start this pre-season. Two friendlies in, Nico Gonzalez and Savinho have seized their chance, while the younger players are making...
9 August 2026
Rodri exit could trigger £120m Enzo Fernandez chase, says ex-City adviser
City could move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez if Rodri leaves this summer, with former adviser Stefan Borson expecting a busy window and a £120m chase.
8 August 2026
Haaland set to rejoin City squad ahead of Community Shield clash
Erling Haaland is due back in Manchester this week after his World Cup exploits with Norway, with City's World Cup contingent set to report for training on Wednesday.
8 August 2026
Reijnders' £55m Forest Exit Could Hand Milan a Windfall
Tijjani Reijnders could leave Man City after just one season, with Nottingham Forest plotting a £55m move that would trigger a €14m sell-on windfall for former club Milan.
8 August 2026