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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Inside City's Frenetic Deadline: Snapchat Jokes, Record Fees and a New Midfield Era
Behind-the-scenes footage reveals City's frantic deadline-day business: Bouaddi's €100m arrival, Fernandez's record move, and Haaland's Snapchat warning to Marmoush.
4 September 2026
Cherki and the kids are reshaping City's midfield before the big-money men even start
Two games in, City's midfield is being shaped by O'Reilly, Anderson and an in-form Cherki — not the £125million arrival still waiting for his debut.
3 September 2026
Bouaddi's City Debut Marks the Start of Something Substantial
Ayyoub Bouaddi's brief debut at Crystal Palace was just the start. Reports indicate the 18-year-old is impressing in training and set for a prominent role as a number six this...
3 September 2026
Coventry reunion: A 24-year gap that says everything about two clubs' journeys
City face Coventry for the first time in 24 years, a reunion that recalls a 4-2 Maine Road win in 2002 and highlights how far both clubs have travelled since.
3 September 2026 City Women's European return: What the Champions League draw holds
Manchester City's women return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, with the league phase draw set for Friday. Pot 3 brings guaranteed clashes with Europe's giants.
3 September 2026
Why Maresca's Deadline-Day Reunion with Fernandez Could Pay Off Immediately
City's deadline-day signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea was driven by Maresca's desire for a midfielder who knows his system.
3 September 2026
Build the new City around Cherki, Gallagher tells Maresca
Noel Gallagher has told Enzo Maresca to build City's new-look side around Rayan Cherki, not Haaland or £125m Enzo Fernandez, after the Frenchman's two-goal display at Crystal...
3 September 2026 Enzo Fernandez: The Midfield Shortcut Maresca Couldn't Resist
Manchester City's £125m signing of Enzo Fernandez reunites the midfielder with Enzo Maresca, a manager who knows exactly how to get the best from him.
2 September 2026
Mukasa's London Stadium fireworks show why City sent him out
Divine Mukasa scores twice as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2, with the City loanee showing exactly why he was sent out for the season.
2 September 2026 Fernandez Reveals Maresca's Role in City Move
Enzo Fernandez has been unveiled at City and made no secret of Maresca's role in the transfer, while still admitting he doesn't understand the Chelsea exit.
2 September 2026
Fernández Joins City in Record-Tying £125m Deal, Reuniting with Maresca
Manchester City complete £125m signing of Enzo Fernández from Chelsea, tying the Premier League record and reuniting the Argentine with Enzo Maresca.
2 September 2026 The £80m knock-back that sent City scrambling to Everton
City's Deadline Day signing of Iliman Ndiaye came only after Liverpool rejected an £80m bid for Cody Gakpo, with the Senegal winger arriving from Everton for £60m plus add-ons.
2 September 2026
City's Summer Overhaul: New Faces, Fresh Midfield, and a Gamble at Right-Back
City's summer rebuild concluded with deadline-day signings Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez, but they gambled by not signing a right-back.
2 September 2026
City's £125m Fernández gamble signals a new era at the Etihad
City agree a £125m British record-equalling fee for Enzo Fernández, while Iliman Ndiaye completes a £65m move from Everton on a busy deadline day.
2 September 2026
Ndiaye completes City's summer attacking overhaul
City confirm the signing of Iliman Ndiaye from Everton on a five-year deal, with the Senegalese winger keen to play his part in Maresca's new era.
1 September 2026
City's summer of upheaval ends with the squad rebuilt, if not by design
City rebuilt after losing Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Rodri, spending big on Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez while banking £290m in sales.
1 September 2026