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Manchester City have started their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in style! Two games, two wins, and now a huge clash with Juventus on the horizon! Alex James and Simon Bajkowski, break down all the action so far, the key players, and what Pep Guardiola's side need to do to lift another piece of silverware. PLUS: How City's style is adapting to the Club World Cup format Key performances & tactical tweaks The Juventus test: what to expect, dangers to watch Could a Real Madrid rematch be waiting in the quarterfinals?

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Download SAILY in your app store and use our code manchester at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/manchester Welcome to the latest episode of the Samuel Luckhurst Show from the Manchester Evening News, hosted by George Smith alongside United's chief writer, Samuel Luckhurst. With the transfer window in a lull and the PSR deadline looming, Samuel and George go in-depth on one of the week's biggest stories: Nick Cox's departure as Manchester United Academy chief and what it means for the club's future. We look back at Cox's legacy, the revival of United's youth set-up, the rise of stars like Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, and the challenges ahead for whoever takes over. PLUS: In the second half, Samuel & George take you behind the scenes at the MEN – what it's really like covering United through the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Samuel shares memories from a decade on the patch, his standout moments as a journalist, and what it's like reporting through both United's triumphs and turbulent times. Enjoy the episode, leave your comments below, and don't forget to subscribe for more United insight every week.

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code manchester at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/manchester On today's Samuel Luckhurst Show, Samuel is back from holiday to join George Smith as they react to the release of Manchester United's Premier League fixtures for the 2024/25 season! Are United set for a tricky start with Arsenal, City, and Chelsea early on? What does the fixture list reveal about the season ahead under Ruben Amorim? Fixture nostalgia: Samuel recalls Moyes, Fergie, and when schedules really mattered! Transfers: Why Samuel thinks the additions of Matheus Cunha and (hopefully) Bryan Mbeumo are actually the “right” moves for once. Why signing a striker is make-or-break for United, and why it could drag out all summer. United's new focus: proven Premier League talent, disciplined fees, and no more panic buys? How missing out on Europe could become United's secret weapon this season. Samuel's brutally honest takes on past signings (and George's / Steven's grading skills!)

In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City's new ticket pricing structure following a key meeting between the club and fan board City Matters. A £60 cap will be introduced for the most high profile games next season, with category-based pricing bringing cheaper tickets for many fixtures. The club has listened, and fans are seeing real change. Also on the agenda: ⚽ A look ahead to Man City in the Club World Cup as the competition kicks off in the US

Manchester City are wasting no time this summer, adding Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to the squad ahead of the Club World Cup. On this week's Talking City Podcast, Tyrone and Simon discuss how the new signings could reshape the midfield, what they bring to Pep Guardiola's side, and what the transfer business so far tells us about City's priorities. We also explore what moves might still be coming, potential exits, and how ready the squad is for the season ahead.

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code manchester at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/manchester Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Manchester Is Red Podcast from the Manchester Evening News. Your hosts George Smith and Steven Railston are back in the (eccentric!) studio for something a bit different as we hit that summer lull… Today, we're rating EVERY signing made under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. From Malacia to Martinez, Casemiro to Antony, Evans to Mount—every permanent deal and every loan gets the school report card treatment: A, B, C, D (and maybe an F!). Who was a bargain? Who was a disaster? Who surprised us most? And after over £600 million spent, how many of these signings actually made a difference?

Download SAILY in your app store and use our code manchester at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. For further details go to https://saily.com/manchester Manchester United's striker search is heating up — and Viktor Gyökeres might be the final piece of the puzzle. But can United get the deal done before pre-season kicks off?

In this Talking City episode, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on Manchester City's underwhelming 24/25 season — one that ended without silverware.

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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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To review the 2024-25 season and look ahead to what 2025-26 might bring, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom, Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News, and the former City captain Paul Lake for the live show at Idle Hands in Manchester. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift

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Manchester City have lost the FA Cup Final. In this Talking City special, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to City's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley, and break down where it all went wrong.

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Manchester City scraped through the weirdest of matches on the south coast — but with Wembley around the corner, are Pep's men really ready? In this week's Talking City, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski break down:

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his team should have two Premier League titles , but City fans (and stats) say otherwise. In this week's Talking City, Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski react to the viral Arteta comments, assess City's run-in, and lay out what Pep's men need to do to clinch it again. Inside:

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Manchester City's incredible U18 winning run came to a dramatic end at Villa Park in the Youth Cup final. On this week's Talking City, Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski break down:

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Manchester City are starting to look like their old selves again! But a Friday night test against Wolves could shake things up. On this week's Talking City, Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray reflect on:

Another successful trip to Wembley for Pep Guardiola means a third FA Cup final in a row for Manchester City. David Mooney is joined by One Football's Dan Burke and, from the Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski to discuss the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with a particular focus on Rico Lewis after his performance in midfield. After the impact that Nico O'Reilly has made to the team in the last few weeks, we take a look at all of the makeshift left backs that Guardiola has employed at City - and how he's changed their role in the team depending on the skills they have. Plus we look at the role that O'Reilly could have been now and the end of the season and beyond. With a Friday night game against Wolves coming up, we look ahead to that with the help of Dave Azzopardi from Talking Wolves. Plus, there's another protest planned for that evening, so we discuss what was said in the open letter sent to Pep Guardiola by fan groups this week. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift

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Manchester City are back at Wembley — and they're not finished yet. On this week's Talking City, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down another big semi-final win, a huge moment for Rico Lewis, Kovacic's best performance in a City shirt, and the major decisions looming ahead of the FA Cup Final. Inside the episode:

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City are back in the top 5 mix after a vital win over Aston Villa — but with the FA Cup semi-final looming, what matters most in the final run-in? Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski are in the studio breaking down: ⚽ Key takeaways from the Villa win

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Manchester City are heading to Goodison Park for the final time — but Everton away has never been straightforward. Alex James and Joe Bray break down: ⚠️ Why this Everton game is a huge banana skin

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Manchester City are entering the final stretch — but with injuries piling up and pressure mounting, every game now matters more than ever. Simon Bajkowski and Alex James break down: ⚽ City's Top 5 push — is it slipping away?

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With just 7 Premier League games remaining, Manchester City face a must-win at home to Crystal Palace to keep their top five hopes alive. Simon Bajkowski and Alex James break down: ⚠️ The Top 5 race – and how many points City really need

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Kevin De Bruyne has announced he's leaving Manchester City — and the derby didn't help the mood. In this episode of Talking City, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James reflect on a frustrating draw at Old Trafford and what it means in the title race, before diving into KDB's legacy, what City will miss most, and where Pep goes from here. Also on the show:

Joe Bray (Writer for Manchester Evening News) joins CrunkChocolate to talk about what he loves about football, how he became a Sports Journalist, and of course Manchester City. To be able to enjoy the full episode you will need to subscribe to our $6 a month tier of Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=94168109TOPICS:IntroductionHow did you fall in love with soccer/footballWhat made you get into sports journalism?What is something that is over/under rated about soccer/football (rule, chant, player, etc)The 24/25 season is similar to his first year at the club. AgNico O'Reilly was the talk of the FA Cup match vs Bournemouth. Pep said he intends to reward Nico with more minutes. People thought McAtee would get more minutes and haven't seen as much of Rico Lewis as anticipated. Is there a worry that he could fall by the wayside next season with the rumored big roster transition this summer? What impresses you the most from Nico O'Reilly and what do you believe his best position is?

It's Manchester Derby weekend — and we've gone BIG for it. Tyrone Marshall hosts a dual special podcast with Samuel Luckhurst from Manchester Is Red and Simon Bajkowski from Talking City as we preview the huge showdown at Old Trafford. Topics include: Are United even capable of stopping City right now? Can City's “old guard” handle the derby intensity? Haaland's injury latest and who replaces him Why this derby could shape both clubs' seasons Whether you're red or blue — this is the Manchester derby preview you can't miss.

City are off to Wembley for a record seventh FA Cup semi-final in a row — but the big story is how they got there. On this episode of Talking City, Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski react to Manchester City's 2-1 win at Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final. We break down: Pep Guardiola's bold team selection How the ‘old guard' proved everyone wrong Bernardo Silva's fiery post-match interview The impact of Nico O'Reilly's second-half performance A worrying injury update on Erling Haaland Whether this win marks a true turning point in City's season Leicester preview and who should get a rest midweek With the derby looming, this might be City's most significant week of the season.

As Manchester City prepare to face Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final, Luke Walters and Joe Bray are back to tackle the biggest issue facing fans right now. £750+ season ticket prices. Is the club pricing out its most loyal supporters? Are tourists being prioritised over locals? With the Viagogo deal and cost-of-living pressures, City fans are voicing frustration louder than ever.

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