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.
869 articles
Nico Gonzalez's fresh start: Why the Spaniard could finally make the number six role his own
Nico Gonzalez impressed in City's pre-season friendly against Inter, and his enthusiasm for learning the Maresca way suggests a bigger role could be on the horizon.
4 August 2026
Maresca's defensive dilemma, transfer whispers and Rodri latest: Monday's City talking points
Enzo Maresca continues to mould his City squad, with a centre-back decision looming, transfer business simmering and Rodri's recovery progressing. Monday's talking points in brief.
3 August 2026
Bouaddi to City: Fee Gap Stalls a Deal That's Otherwise Agreed
City's chase of Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi drags on with personal terms agreed but a fee gap that won't close, and a public denial from Lille's president adding to the standoff.
3 August 2026
Maresca Eyes Chelsea Reunion as City Plot £70m Neto Move
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with new boss Enzo Maresca keen to reunite with the Portuguese star he previously coached at Stamford...
3 August 2026
Rodri's Real Madrid move hits a fresh snag as back surgery clouds the picture
Keith Wyness believes City may let Rodri agree a move before the 2026-27 season ends, but back surgery adds a complication to any summer transfer.
3 August 2026
Atlético emerge as surprise suitor for Grealish as City weigh up exit
Atlético Madrid have emerged as a surprise destination for Jack Grealish, with City increasingly likely to approve his departure after a loan spell at Everton.
3 August 2026
City Aim to Bounce Back as K League All Stars Await in Seoul
City look to put a penalty shootout defeat behind them as they face a K League All Stars XI in Seoul, with World Cup stars returning and academy prospects set for their tour...
3 August 2026
City's Title Hopes Rest on Familiar Hands as Arsenal Loom Large
City head into 2026/27 with Maresca at the helm, a settled squad, and a genuine shot at reclaiming the title from Arsenal, who only just edged last season's race.
3 August 2026
Why City's midfield experiment against Inter showed exactly what's missing
City's midfield looked exposed against Inter before Nico Gonzalez's halftime introduction changed things. The friendly showed exactly why Maresca is still rebuilding.
3 August 2026
Vitor Reis sends Maresca a quiet reminder in Inter draw
Vitor Reis delivered a composed second-half display in City's 1-1 draw with Inter, completing 44 of 46 passes and winning every aerial duel to state his case for a squad role.
2 August 2026
Semenyo's hunger gives City a glimpse of the winger Maresca demands
Antoine Semenyo spent the first half running at Inter's Andy Diouf, producing City's goal and showing exactly the directness Enzo Maresca demands from his wingers.
2 August 2026
Maresca's Kovacic Hint Leaves Little Room for Doubt
Enzo Maresca has hinted Mateo Kovacic will leave City before the window closes. The £30m signing from Chelsea looks surplus to requirements as the squad evolves.
2 August 2026
Hong Kong lessons: McAidoo shines as City's young guns test Inter
City's pre-season began with a shootout defeat to Inter, but Ryan McAidoo and the academy kids offered plenty of encouragement for the season ahead.
2 August 2026 Maresca's Academy Promise: McAidoo and Co. Given Pre-Season Audition
Enzo Maresca's first game as City boss ended in a shootout defeat to Inter, but the Italian's focus was on the academy — with Ryan McAidoo impressing and decisions deferred until...
2 August 2026 Rodri gamble backfires as City face losing prized asset for nothing
Rodri's failure to repay City's loyalty during his injury struggles has left the club facing the prospect of losing him to Real Madrid for a mediocre fee, with his contract...
2 August 2026 Maresca's first City outing ends in shootout loss but Blues boss sees encouraging signs
Enzo Maresca's first City game ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Inter in Hong Kong, but the new boss saw an encouraging second-half display from a patched-up side.
2 August 2026