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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Floyd Samba: From City Debut Double to a Third Country in Weeks
Floyd Samba scored twice on his City debut, then represented Germany at U19 level. The 17-year-old has now played youth international football for three countries.
5 October 2026
Haaland fitness, FA warning and Samba's Germany switch: City talking points
Erling Haaland's early withdrawal for Norway, the FA's ongoing deliberations and Floyd Samba's Germany switch feature in our round-up of the latest City talking points.
5 October 2026
England's 7-0 rout of Croatia: how City's four players fared at Wembley
England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in the Nations League, with Marc Guehi impressing while Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic endured a tough night for Croatia.
5 October 2026
Cherki and Donnarumma Face Quick Turnaround as City's Internationals Gear Up for Anfield
Rayan Cherki and Gianluigi Donnarumma face a quick turnaround with Monday night internationals before City's Premier League clash at Liverpool on Sunday.
5 October 2026
Haaland's Camp Eyes Barcelona as City Brace for £169m Double Raid
Erling Haaland's camp has reportedly made contact with Barcelona, who see the striker as a dream target for 2027, as City brace for a possible £169m double deal.
5 October 2026
Pep Guardiola Plans Emotional Return to Manchester City for PSG Clash
Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to attend Manchester City's next home game against PSG, in a potential return to the Etihad after stepping down last season.
5 October 2026
City Join Race for Brazilian Teenager Breno Sales as Vasco Stand Firm
Manchester City are monitoring Vasco da Gama teenager Breno Sales, but Vasco have rejected a €10m bid and are under no pressure to sell.
4 October 2026
Scholes Wants a Title He Didn't Earn — and Rooney Knows It
Paul Scholes says he wants the 2011/12 title awarded to Manchester United — but the record shows City won it on the pitch, and Rooney agrees.
4 October 2026
Donnarumma Exit Talk Has Nothing to Do With Donnarumma
Galatasaray and Real Madrid are monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the rumours stem from the Premier League verdict and potential sanctions, not from anything the goalkeeper has...
4 October 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri Faces Algeria Recall Demand After Camp Walkout
Rayan Ait-Nouri must issue a public apology before he plays for Algeria again, according to reports, after his refusal to come on against Zambia.
4 October 2026
City's Accusers Have a £900m Blind Spot, Says Former Financial Adviser
Former City financial adviser Stefan Borson says the clubs pushing for the harshest punishment are the same ones that grew rich on City's spending.
4 October 2026
Nico O'Reilly Returns to Man City Early as Liverpool Clash Looms
Nico O'Reilly has returned to Manchester City early from England duty with an unspecified injury, casting doubt over his availability for next Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
4 October 2026
Borson: City 'Couldn't Have Expected a Worse Outcome' as Relegation Looms
Former City financial adviser Stefan Borson says relegation is inevitable and the club couldn't have expected a worse outcome from the hearing, with an appeal against 114 charges...
3 October 2026
City's £900m Transfer Web: 46 Clubs, 19 Leagues and One Appeal
A BBC Sport analysis reveals City's transfer money went to 46 clubs across 19 leagues between 2009/10 and 2017/18, as the club appeals the independent commission's findings.
3 October 2026
City Appeal Verdict As Guardiola Signals He's 'Here, More Than Ever'
City have appealed the verdict against them, while Pep Guardiola has released a statement insisting he is behind the club "more than ever" and could return to the Etihad.
2 October 2026
City's 'Irrefutable Evidence' Revealed as Appeal Looms
Manchester City's plan to clear their name has been revealed, with the club set to confirm their appeal against the independent commission's verdict imminently.
2 October 2026