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 finds value in City's gritty win over Coventry
Enzo Maresca takes pleasure from City's gritty 1-0 win over Coventry, with debutant Fernández impressing after a late call-up and Elliot Anderson earning further praise.
6 September 2026
Pavlovic Said No, So City Spent Big on Bouaddi Instead
City identified Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlovic as their top Rodri replacement, offered €100m, but the 22-year-old chose to stay.
6 September 2026
Anderson's midfield masterclass the real story of City's scrappy Coventry win
Elliot Anderson's staggering all-round display was the real story as City edged Coventry 1-0, with the England international thriving in the number six role.
6 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut hints at what £65m can buy
Iliman Ndiaye impressed on his City debut in a 1-0 win over Coventry, showing the dribbling and defensive work that convinced City to pay £65m.
5 September 2026
Player ratings v Coventry City
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Coventry City.
5 September 2026
Lampard Backs Maresca to Thrive as Coventry Return to the Etihad
Frank Lampard returns to the Etihad with Coventry, praising Enzo Maresca's career and backing him to thrive following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
5 September 2026
Ndiaye handed Premier League debut as City welcome Coventry
Iliman Ndiaye makes his Premier League debut for City as the only change from the side that beat Crystal Palace, with Phil Foden dropping to the bench against Coventry.
5 September 2026
Ruben Dias on the subtle shift at City: same game, new energy
Ruben Dias insists City's style under Enzo Maresca remains familiar, with possession still key, but notes the new energy and details the manager has brought.
5 September 2026
Foden may lack the armband, but Maresca sees a captain in the ranks
Phil Foden missed out on City's official captaincy group, but Enzo Maresca insists the academy graduate remains one of the club's true leaders, on and off the pitch.
5 September 2026
City's €100m pursuit of Pavlović that ended with Bouaddi instead
City chased Bayern's Aleksandar Pavlović for months, ready to pay €100m, but the German international stayed put. They moved to Ayyoub Bouaddi instead.
5 September 2026
Vitor Reis Set for First-Team Chance Under Maresca After Girona Loan
Vitor Reis will get his chance to impress Enzo Maresca this season after a loan spell at Girona.
5 September 2026
Neto's January Exit Door Swings Open Again as City Circle
Pedro Neto will reassess his Chelsea future in January if game time stays limited. City and Liverpool remain interested, but Chelsea's £100m valuation and Al-Hilal's withdrawal...
5 September 2026
Maresca reveals the flexible role he has planned for Enzo Fernandez at City
Enzo Maresca has revealed Enzo Fernandez will be used in multiple midfield roles at City, as a deep six or a number eight arriving late in the box.
5 September 2026
Ndiaye's City debut could come against Coventry — and Maresca is already smitten
Iliman Ndiaye could make his first City start against Coventry today, with Enzo Maresca already glowing about the deadline-day signing from Everton.
5 September 2026 Fernandez Deal Done: Maresca Reveals City Dressing Room Excitement
City's record £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez has the dressing room buzzing, says Maresca, who also welcomed Iliman Ndiaye as the squad is declared complete.
4 September 2026
Nunes returns as Maresca welcomes new faces ahead of Coventry clash
Matheus Nunes is back for City's clash with Coventry, while new signing Enzo Fernández is ready to go. Jeremy Doku remains out with a calf injury.
4 September 2026