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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Tuchel: City charges 'a big topic' in England camp
Thomas Tuchel has admitted the Manchester City charges are a 'big topic' in the England camp, with City players Anderson and Guehi in the squad.
2 October 2026
City Lodge Appeal as Premier League Confirms — And the Wait Begins Again
Manchester City have lodged a comprehensive appeal against the independent commission's verdict, reaffirming their innocence as the Premier League confirms the challenge.
2 October 2026
City's 115 Charges: Borson Says Owners' Confidence Won't Be Enough
Stefan Borson says City's owners believe they've done nothing wrong, but avoiding punishment is extremely unlikely. The appeal will focus on picking at the edges of the decision.
2 October 2026
City's Trip to Anfield: A Trial by Fire for Maresca's Men
Manchester City face a hostile Anfield on Sunday in their first match since the 115-case verdict, with Gary Neville predicting a brutal reception for Enzo Maresca's side.
2 October 2026
FA Statement Adds Intrigue to Guardiola's Next Move
The FA has issued a 58-word statement threatening Manchester City, while Pep Guardiola has been ruled out of a next job. The latest off-field twist leaves fans guessing.
2 October 2026
Barcelona's Gvardiol Interest Confirmed as City Face Uncertain Summer
A report from Mundo Deportivo has confirmed Barcelona's summer interest in Josko Gvardiol, with City having no intention of selling the Croatian defender.
2 October 2026 Manchester City Seal Liam Ogunsuyi Signing as Academy Recruitment Drive Continues
Manchester City have completed the signing of 14-year-old Sunderland striker Liam Ogunsuyi, who scored twice against his former club earlier this week.
2 October 2026
Man City Sweat On O'Reilly And Semenyo As Liverpool Clash Looms
Nico O'Reilly returns to Manchester for treatment while Antoine Semenyo remains a doubt for City's clash with Liverpool in ten days.
1 October 2026
Premier League Panel Backs Rob Jones Over Anderson Handball in City's 5-3 Thriller
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel has backed referee Rob Jones over a controversial handball call in Manchester City's 5-3 win over Sunderland.
1 October 2026
Grealish Is Creating More Chances Than Anyone in the Premier League — So Why Did City Let Him Go?
Jack Grealish is creating more chances per 90 than any other Premier League player — yet he's on loan at Everton with his City contract winding down.
1 October 2026
Laporte: Chelsea and Barcelona Tried to Sign Me Before City Move
Aymeric Laporte reveals Chelsea and Barcelona interest before his 2018 Manchester City move, plus the injury that delayed the transfer and Guardiola's role.
1 October 2026
Why City's 20-Trophy Era Under Guardiola Stands Apart From the Charges
City's 20 trophies under Guardiola stand as fact, even as the club faces over 100 financial fair play charges. The two stories are separate, and both will endure.
1 October 2026
City's Worst-Case Sanction Isn't a 100-Point Deduction — It's Five Years of Them
A 100-point deduction sounds brutal, but spread across five seasons it becomes something far more damaging — especially if a transfer ban lands alongside it.
1 October 2026
Solbakken Fumes at 'Utter Rubbish' Haaland Claims as City Face Fallout
Stale Solbakken has furiously denied claims Manchester City interfered with Erling Haaland's media duties, offering phone and email access to prove it, as City digest their guilty...
30 September 2026
City Women Face Real Madrid Test With Spanish Hoodoo Looming
Manchester City's women face Real Madrid in the Champions League, with a poor record against Spanish clubs and a tough test ahead.
30 September 2026
City to Appeal Guilty Verdict as Sanctions Timeline Stretches Into the Unknown
Manchester City will appeal the Premier League's guilty verdict before the October 2 deadline, a move that could delay any sanctions for months or even years.
30 September 2026