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Pep believes ‘less is more’ – but is it?
Before the season kicked off Pep Guardiola – tongue in cheek – said he’d resign if City didn’t trim down the size of his squad. On the...

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Sep 13, 20258 min read


Transfer hypocrisy is nothing new when it comes to City
So, here’s the scenario – the British record transfer fee has just been smashed for a player described as a ‘generational talent’, a...

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Jun 16, 20258 min read


City set to play a summer regeneration game
The tale of Kevin de Bruyne’s imminent departure from Manchester City took another twist after he revealed he’d received no offer to stay...

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Apr 25, 20258 min read


Pep – Will he stay or will he go?
As he enters his ninth and – as things stand – final season at the Etihad, what could possibly tempt Pep Guardiola to extend his time at...

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May 27, 20246 min read


Oh my Omar, what are you doing?
Omar Berrada’s decision to quit the Etihad to become Manchester United’s new CEO, came as a bolt out of the blue for both City and United...

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Jan 22, 20243 min read


‘Tis City’s Season of Giving’
Christmas came early for Crystal Palace as Manchester City continued with the, ‘Tis the Season of Giving’ sentiment, albeit Pep...

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Dec 18, 20236 min read


Foden and 'Wirtz' case scenario for life after De Bruyne.
With the collapse of Lucas Paqueta’s proposed £80m switch from West Ham to Manchester City looking a surefire bet, Pep Guardiola and...

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Aug 22, 20233 min read


Numbers stack up nicely for City’s arrivals, departures and remainers
There’s transfer windows and then there’s transfer windows, but has there ever been one with more significant arrivals and departures –...
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Aug 16, 20235 min read


City speculate to accumulate as well as seeing stars graduate
Until Phil Foden’s emergence from Manchester City’s Football Academy there were plenty of doubters, all too quick to cast aspersions on...
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Aug 10, 20236 min read


Hey Jude, Rafael, Bernardo, Ilkay and…
Having already bagged the Net Spend Trophy 2022 with transfer profits ranging from £91m-£125m (depending on which figures you believe),...
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Jan 23, 20235 min read


Anyone up for City’s Net Spend Trophy parade?
Pep Guardiola is on record as saying it. Khaldoon Al Mubarak states it unequivocally in his end of season reviews every year. Ferran...
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Jan 21, 20235 min read


City hope for a transfer window Silva lining
Every Manchester City supporter is desperately hoping Bernardo Silva will still be at the Etihad when the summer transfer window closes....
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Jan 21, 20236 min read


City’s Director of Football is the new ‘BBC’ leader
Txiki Begiristain is a name you don’t forget in a hurry even if it can take a while to pronounce correctly. As Manchester City’s Director...
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Jan 21, 20234 min read


Gone in 69 minutes – back in 331 seconds!
The time stamp of 93:20 is etched indelibly into Manchester City’s history – seared into the psyche of every City fan forever and a day –...
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Jan 21, 20237 min read


Manchester City deserve a level playing field...don’t they?
The polarization of Manchester City hit new heights and plumbed unchartered depths following the club’s win at the Court of Arbitration...
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Jan 19, 20237 min read


City lost but nobody died at the Etihad
The legendary Bill Shankly is accredited as saying: “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don’t like that...
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Jan 19, 20236 min read


Top quality Manchester City signings
After three wins and a draw from Manchester City’s opening games, Pep Guardiola is, quite rightly, not phased that his all conquering...
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Jan 18, 20235 min read


‘Ullo Pep’ Gotta new motor?
Here’s the deal. You’re Pep Guardiola and you’re looking to buy a brand new car. Your existing motor has too many miles on the clock and...
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Jan 8, 20234 min read


Sky isn’t the limit for City’s transfer spending
You have to laugh at the coverage of Manchester City's transfer dealings this summer – the insidious negativity, the not-so subtle...
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Jan 8, 20234 min read


Txiki is City's Loan Arranger
Does Txiki Begiristain deserve a tick in the box or a ticking off, after presiding over eight transfer windows since joining Manchester...
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Jan 4, 20234 min read
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