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.
1191 articles
Foden's First Red: The Numbers Behind a Rare Derby Dismissal
Phil Foden's first career red card in the Manchester derby was a straight red for a tangle with Bruno Fernandes, leaving City without him for three games.
14 September 2026
Marc Guéhi Proves His Worth as Ten-Man City Edge Derby Thriller
Marc Guéhi's commanding display helped ten-man Manchester City secure a derby win at Old Trafford, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner.
14 September 2026
Donnarumma the Wolf: How City's Keeper Silenced Old Trafford
Gianluigi Donnarumma's 95th-minute save preserved City's 1-0 derby win at Old Trafford, prompting Erling Haaland to hail his goalkeeper as a 'wolf' and a 'match-winner'.
14 September 2026
Premier League Explains Why Haaland's Goal Stood After VAR Drama
Premier League Match Centre clarifies why Erling Haaland's goal was awarded after VAR review, as City battle to a win despite Phil Foden's red card.
14 September 2026
Maresca: Bruno Fernandes should have walked too in derby win
Enzo Maresca believes Bruno Fernandes should have been sent off too as City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card.
14 September 2026
Iliman Ndiaye's Half-Time Introduction Proves Decisive as Ten-Man Manchester City Win at Old Trafford
Iliman Ndiaye's half-time introduction transformed ten-man Manchester City, whose 1-0 win at Old Trafford was built on his nine possession recoveries and a decisive role in Erling...
14 September 2026
Ten-Man City Win at Old Trafford as Haaland Haunts United Again
Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card. Erling Haaland's controversial goal sealed the points as United failed to capitalise on their...
13 September 2026
Anderson Handed Derby Debut as City Chase Fifth Straight Win at Old Trafford
Elliot Anderson makes his Manchester derby debut as City look to make it five wins from five at Old Trafford, with Doku still absent and O'Reilly back on the bench.
13 September 2026
Player ratings v Manchester United
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Manchester United.
13 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: The 18-year-old Ready for the Old Trafford Stage
Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is ready for the Manchester derby after impressing in his first City start against Porto.
13 September 2026
Maresca and Carrick Meet as the Manchester Derby Enters Its 200th Chapter
Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick meet for the first time as City host Manchester United in the 199th Manchester Derby on Sunday, September 13th.
13 September 2026
Haaland's header threat gives City derby edge at Old Trafford
Erling Haaland's five goals in three games and his record of eight in ten derbies make him City's key weapon at Old Trafford today.
13 September 2026
Manchester City Must Control Transitions in Derby Clash, Warns Maresca
Manchester City face Manchester United today with Enzo Maresca warning his side to be careful in transitions and cover space in behind to avoid being exploited by United's pace.
13 September 2026
Maresca Confirms Nico O'Reilly Fit for Manchester Derby as Doku Remains Sidelined
Enzo Maresca confirms Nico O'Reilly is 100% available for the Manchester derby, while Jeremy Doku remains sidelined with a calf injury.
13 September 2026
Maresca Feels 'Very Lucky' as £440m Midfield Rebuild Takes Shape Before Old Trafford Derby
Enzo Maresca says he feels 'very lucky' with his rebuilt midfield as Manchester City prepare for their first derby of the season at Old Trafford on Sunday.
13 September 2026
City head to Old Trafford for 199th derby with Doku out and O'Reilly fit
City face United at Old Trafford with O'Reilly fit but Doku still out. Maresca weighs up midfield and right-back choices for the 199th Manchester derby.
13 September 2026