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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City's Champions League draw: Eight games, one very familiar theme
City's first European campaign without Guardiola brings PSG, Barcelona, Napoli and a host of familiar foes. A draw that offers no favours and plenty of ghosts.
29 August 2026
Maresca's Squad Maths: Why City's Transfer Business May Not Be Finished Yet
Enzo Maresca has hinted City's transfer business may not be done, citing the need for two players per position with 60-65 games ahead.
29 August 2026
Anderson: Maresca's structured demands are a learning curve
Elliot Anderson reveals how Enzo Maresca is asking him to play a more structured role at City, as he adapts after his summer move from Nottingham Forest.
29 August 2026
Bouaddi windfall quietly scuppers Newcastle's Fernandez-Pardo pursuit
Manchester City's £86m move for Ayyoub Bouaddi has left Lille flush with cash, making it difficult for Newcastle to sign Matias Fernandez-Pardo this window.
29 August 2026
Cherki and Haaland fire City to statement win at Selhurst Park
City made it two wins from two under Maresca with a 4-1 win at Palace. Haaland and Cherki both scored twice, and the manager liked what he saw.
29 August 2026
City handed brutal Champions League draw as Opta data lays bare the scale of the task
City's Champions League league phase draw throws up PSG, Barcelona, Porto and Leipzig, with Opta rating their fixtures among the toughest in the competition.
29 August 2026
Transfer Window Finale Could Give Maresca the Depth He Needs
City's 4-1 win at Crystal Palace showcased squad depth, but the real story is the transfer window.
29 August 2026
Player ratings v Crystal Palace
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Crystal Palace.
28 August 2026
Cherki's five-minute masterclass leaves Maresca with a welcome selection dilemma
Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes as City beat Crystal Palace 4-1, following his two assists against Bournemouth and giving Maresca a welcome selection problem.
28 August 2026
Haaland answers his critics with a header that leaves Palace stunned
Erling Haaland silenced early-season doubts with a stunning header to give City the lead against Crystal Palace, his latest reminder of an extraordinary goalscoring record.
28 August 2026 City's £86m gamble on Bouaddi: More than just a Rodri replacement
City have confirmed the £86m signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year deal. The 18-year-old Morocco international impressed against Brazil at the World Cup, but can he...
28 August 2026
Guéhi's midfield experiment gives Maresca a welcome selection headache at Selhurst Park
Marc Guéhi's man-of-the-match display in midfield against Bournemouth has given Enzo Maresca a selection dilemma ahead of the return to Selhurst Park.
28 August 2026 Champions League Draw: City's Best and Worst Pots of Fate in Monaco
City learn their Champions League League Phase fate in Monaco tonight, with Pot 1 offering no favours and familiar dangers lurking in the deeper pots.
28 August 2026
Gvardiol Calls for City to 'Fight for the Badge' as Maresca Era Begins
Josko Gvardiol calls for unity and responsibility as Manchester City begin life under Enzo Maresca, with a depleted squad facing a demanding season ahead.
28 August 2026
Enzo Fernandez Saga Nears Its End as City Circle £120m Chelsea Deal
Chelsea are set to make a final decision on Enzo Fernandez's future, with City ready to match the £120m price tag.
28 August 2026
City's Selhurst Park Test: Team News and Predicted XI as First Away Day Arrives
City head to Selhurst Park for their first away game of the season, with Doku ruled out, Anderson fit, and Maresca weighing up his midfield options.
28 August 2026