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 Wants a Sea of Bananas at the Etihad as City Chase Seventh Straight Win
Enzo Maresca has called on City fans to bring inflatable bananas to Saturday's game against Ipswich, recalling a quirky tradition from the 1987-88 season.
16 October 2026
City's Second-Half Blitz Falls Short as PSG Hold On at the Etihad
City's second-half fightback against PSG fell short despite Erling Haaland's record-breaking brace, as Marc Guehi found positives in defeat.
15 October 2026
Ndiaye: City's second-half show proves we can beat anyone
Iliman Ndiaye believes Manchester City would have won in Paris if not for a first-half collapse, as Erling Haaland's two goals took him to 60 in the Champions League.
15 October 2026
Guehi: City's First-Half Show Against PSG 'Not Really Acceptable'
Marc Guehi admitted City's first-half display in the 4-2 defeat to PSG was 'not really acceptable', but praised the response after Maresca's triple change.
15 October 2026
Maresca's City Suffer First Defeat as PSG Run Riot at the Etihad
City fell to a first defeat under Enzo Maresca as PSG won 4-2 at the Etihad, despite an Erling Haaland double that made him the club's leading Champions League scorer.
15 October 2026
Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Maresca's men learn harsh lessons but show fight
Manchester City fell to a 4-2 defeat to PSG at the Etihad, but Enzo Maresca's side showed character in the second half and will learn from the experience.
15 October 2026
City's Unbeaten Start Ends as PSG Deliver Champions League Reality Check
Manchester City's unbeaten start ends with a 4-2 Champions League defeat to PSG, Maresca's first loss as manager after seven straight wins.
15 October 2026
Foden back on the bench as Maresca rings three changes for PSG visit
Phil Foden returns to the City squad on the bench as Enzo Maresca makes three changes for the Champions League visit of PSG to the Etihad.
14 October 2026
Player ratings v Paris Saint-Germain
Rate the Manchester City players from the game v Paris Saint-Germain.
14 October 2026
Maresca: PSG Are Europe's Best — But City Can Beat Them
Enzo Maresca calls PSG the best team in Europe but backs City to beat them, as Guardiola returns to the Etihad and City chase a ninth straight win.
14 October 2026
City Chase Ninth Straight Win as Guardiola Returns to the Etihad for PSG Clash
Manchester City host PSG tonight in the Champions League, seeking a ninth consecutive win. Phil Foden returns from suspension as Pep Guardiola makes his first return to the Etihad.
14 October 2026
City vs PSG: How to watch the Champions League clash at the Etihad
Manchester City face PSG in the Champions League at the Etihad tonight. Here's how to watch the match in the UK, USA and around the world.
14 October 2026 Maresca's Perfect Reply to Celebration Critics: 'We Won 3-0 at Anfield'
Enzo Maresca has hit back at criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their 3-0 win at Anfield, insisting his side have every right to enjoy a big result.
14 October 2026
City's eight-win streak faces sternest test yet against European champions PSG
Manchester City put their eight-match winning run on the line against European champions PSG at the Etihad on Wednesday night, with both sides in contrasting form.
13 October 2026
Gerrard: Doku Would Walk Into 99% Of Premier League Teams
Steven Gerrard says Jeremy Doku would walk into 99% of Premier League teams after the winger's match-winning cameo against his former club on Sunday.
13 October 2026 City's FFP Sanction: 'Not Destroyed' But the Damage Could Still Bite
Manchester City are set for a sanction that will punish but not destroy them, with a '100%' claim about Erling Haaland's next move adding to the uncertainty.
13 October 2026