Talking City - Manchester City podcast

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: 🏆 How City suffocated Forest and booked another trip to Wembley 🌟 Rico Le...

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 🔁 Who stepped up and who should be rested for Wembley 🏆 How big the FA Cup has suddenly become for City’s season 🧠 Guardiola’s rotation strategy...

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 🏆 The balance between FA Cup focus and league form 🔁 Squad rotation challenges with fatigue setting in 🌱 Which City academy names might get a call-up 🧠 What City’s run-in tells us about Guardiola’s...

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? 🏆 FA Cup hopes and the importance of Bournemouth 🔁 Squad rotation headaches as key players fatigue 🤕 Latest injury concerns & impact on Guardiola’s strategy 🧠 What City’s...

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 🏆 De Bruyne’s farewell run: motivation or distraction? 🧠 Squad rotation ahead of the Bournemouth FA Cup clash 🔍 City’s youth system – are the next stars ready...

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: 🎤 Fan reaction to De Bruyne's departure ⚽ Why t...

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...

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...

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. 🎙 Topics co...

In this special 2025 episode of Talking Manchester, we’re joined by Crunk Chocolate from the Shades of Blue podcast — an American voice repping the Cityzens across the Atlantic! 🌍💙 🇺🇸 What’s it really like following Manchester City from the USA in 2025? 🗣️ How did Crunk fall in love with City? 🏙️ What surprised him about Manchester as a city and a fanbase? 📉 And what does he make of City’s stru...

Manchester City’s struggles continue after another frustrating result, and questions are mounting about their top-four hopes. Simon Bajkowski and Alex James break down all the key talking points, including: ⚽ City's loss of control – why can’t they dominate games anymore? 🔥 Pep’s squad rotation – is he getting it wrong? 🔄 Will City actually be fine next season? 🏆 Top 4 race – are they in troub...

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s stuttering tactics this season and why it isn’t working after defeat at Forest. They look at why City sacked manager Gareth Taylor this week on the eve of the Women’s League Cup final, and ask what the men’s team need to do to beat Brighton. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the Talking City Podcast b...

In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, hosts Simon and Alex delve into Manchester City's alarming downturn:​ Shocking Statistics: 15 losses in 30 matches across all competitions – a stark contrast to their previous dominance.​ 9 Premier League defeats – an unprecedented figure in recent seasons.​ Analysing the Crisis: Is Pep Guardiola's tactical approach under question?​ Are the players' per...

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s chances against Nottingham Forest in the toughest game they have left this season. They assess Nathan Ake’s injury blow and who could benefit, before talking tickets and travel as fans are given updates on the Real Madrid fiasco and the upcoming FA Cup trip to Bournemouth. And there’s lots of love for the academy, who are on for a remarkable quadruple th...

In this episode of Talking City, we dissect Manchester City's recent 3-1 FA Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle. Despite making 11 changes to the starting lineup, City faced an early scare when Plymouth took the lead. We analyse the performance of the rotated squad and discuss the pressure on these players to step up. We also highlight teenage sensation Nico O'Reilly, who netted two crucial goals to...

🔵 Man City’s Top 4 Hopes Back on Track? Haaland Fires City to Spurs Win! 🔵 Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Spurs was crucial – but was it convincing? Erling Haaland is back in form, but is Guardiola quietly rebuilding City’s squad for the future? In this episode of Talking City, Luke Walters and Joe Bray break down: ⚽ Haaland’s Return – What it means for City’s attack 🔥 Khusanov’s Rise – Guardi...

📢 Manchester City’s Season in Crisis? 📢 After a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Manchester City find themselves 20 points off the top and struggling to find consistency. Luke Walters and Simon Bajkowski break down: ⚽ What went wrong against Liverpool? 🔍 City's defensive issues – are they too easy to play against? 💥 Erling Haaland’s absence – how much is it hurting the team? 🛑 Pep Guar...

Joe Bray and Luke Walters discuss City’s toothless Champions League exit to Real Madrid and discuss Erling Haaland’s injury mystery ahead of the Liverpool game. They ask why Kevin De Bruyne didn’t play at the Bernabeu - but also pick out one positive from going out of Europe. Looking ahead to Liverpool, can City win and slow the Reds’ march to the title? 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on...

Joe Bray and Simon Bajokowski are back to heap praise on Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush for their performances vs Newcastle and bring the latest on Erling Haaland’s injury vs Real Madrid. Simon is in Madrid and the pair discuss who starts in the crucial Champions League clash - with Pep Guardiola giving City just a 1% chance of progressing. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: http...

Manchester City's mentality and game management come under scrutiny in this episode of the Talking City Podcast. Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski break down City's painful collapse against Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s concerns over consistency, and key injuries that could impact the crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle. Can City bounce back, or are deeper issues at play? Plus, the team debat...

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajokowski discuss City’s win at Leyton Orient as they avoided an FA Cup calamity. They look at what went wrong and what went right and discuss how the Blues can possibly take on and beat Real Madrid in the Champions League. Is the Etihad set for a wild ride on Tuesday night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode of Talking City, Simon Bajkowski sits down with Barry Silkman, former Manchester City and Leyton Orient midfielder, to discuss his incredible career, his time under the legendary Malcolm Allison, and his experiences in football management and transfers. Silkman shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about his time at City, how the game has evolved, and his views on Ma...

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski react to Manchester City's shocking 5-1 defeat to Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola and John Stones branding the performance "unacceptable." As the transfer deadline looms, will City make any last-minute signings to strengthen the squad? The guys break down the fallout from the crushing loss, potential deadline-day moves, and what needs to change before it's too late. Don'...

Manchester City are on fire—literally! 🔥 Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski break down the fire at the City Ground, the latest on James McAtee’s potential exit, and preview City’s huge clash against Arsenal. Can Pep Guardiola’s side handle the pressure in the title race? 📺 Watch the full Talking City Podcast now! 👇🔵 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome...

In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, we break down Manchester City’s crucial 3-1 victory over Chelsea, analyzing the resilience of new signings Kusinov and Marmoush, Erling Haaland’s unstoppable consistency, and Phil Foden’s return to form. We also discuss Pep Guardiola’s plans for the Champions League clash against Club Brugge and the team’s ambitions to remain top-four spot. Plus, transf...