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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Enzo Fernandez: Two Written Transfer Requests, One £125m Move to City
Enzo Fernandez submitted two written transfer requests and saw his Chelsea relationships break down before completing a £125m move to Manchester City on Deadline Day.
12 September 2026
Three things to watch as Manchester City head to Old Trafford for derby day
Manchester City face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday with Erling Haaland in form and Nico O'Reilly set to return, while United's defensive record offers encouragement.
11 September 2026
Grealish Faces Final Year As City Exit Looms
Jack Grealish is into the final year of his Manchester City contract, with a free transfer exit on the cards after another loan move to Everton.
11 September 2026
City Weigh Up Paul Wanner Move as Liverpool and Real Madrid Circle PSV Midfielder
Manchester City are reportedly among the clubs tracking PSV Eindhoven's Paul Wanner, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also linked and Bayern Munich monitoring the 20-year-old...
11 September 2026
Man City vs Man United: Maresca's First Real Test, Predicted Lineup and Derby Preview
City sit top of the table and have won their opening three league games, but Maresca's first Manchester derby at Old Trafford represents a genuine test.
11 September 2026
City Sweating On Doku And O'Reilly Ahead Of Old Trafford Trip
City await fitness updates on Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, with Enzo Maresca set to face the media today.
11 September 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: Man City's €100m Teenager Makes Instant Impression
Ayyoub Bouaddi's first City start in the Champions League win at Porto drew praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland, with the 18-year-old completing 55 passes at 98% accuracy.
11 September 2026
Anderson and Cherki brace for Old Trafford hostility as City chase fifth straight win
Elliot Anderson and Rayan Cherki face a hostile Old Trafford reception as City chase a fifth straight win in Sunday's Manchester derby.
11 September 2026
Donnarumma: Maresca's Winning Start and a Wedding to Remember
Gianluigi Donnarumma reflects on life at Manchester City under Enzo Maresca, his wedding, and the upcoming derby.
11 September 2026
Man City Eye Old Trafford Raid as Haaland Targets United's Soft Centre
Manchester City travel to Old Trafford off the back of a confidence-boosting win in Porto, with Erling Haaland ready to exploit United's frail defence.
11 September 2026
Phil Foden's Goal Drought Stretches to 34 Games — But His Performance Against Porto Shows Encouraging Signs
Phil Foden's goal drought extends to 34 matches, but his lively display in City's 2-0 win at Porto suggests the wait might soon be over.
10 September 2026 More BS Haaland Rumours
Another Haaland-to-Barcelona rumour has surfaced, but City's succession planning and the striker's form suggest there's little to worry about.
10 September 2026
Maresca's City: House Music, High Lines and a Perfect Start
Enzo Maresca has introduced music to Manchester City training and explained why. With four wins from four, the Italian's methods are already hitting the right notes.
10 September 2026
Dias and Guehi: The Centre-Back Pairing City Have Been Waiting For
Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi have formed an underrated partnership at the heart of City's defence, and their performances against Porto suggest they're ready for the derby.
10 September 2026
Haaland's Brace Sinks Porto as City's No.9 Closes In on History
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won 2-0 at FC Porto in their Champions League opener. The brace took him to third on City's all-time scoring list.
10 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez Shows Why Maresca Pushed So Hard to Bring Him to City
Enzo Fernandez impressed again as City beat Porto 2-0, and the deadline day signing says he is determined to repay Enzo Maresca's faith in him.
10 September 2026