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Talking City - Manchester City podcast

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Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, featuring Simon Bajkowski, Alex James and Tyrone Marshall.

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Jul 3, 2026

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City COLLAPSE again | More signings to come? | Marmoush signs! 24.01.2025

Joe Bray and Alex James discuss City’s disaster at PSG and rate their chances of reaching the Champions League knockouts. Three new signings have arrived - but could they play vs Chelsea? There is more bad news on the injury front, and the panel discuss a season-defining fixture list that will save the campaign or plunge City into an even bigger crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

From Ipswich to PSG: Can City Maintain Their Momentum? 21.01.2025

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski dive into Manchester City’s preparations for their huge Champions League clash with PSG. Can Pep Guardiola’s side outshine Ousmane Dembélé and company in their toughest test yet? The duo also reflect on City’s 6-0 demolition of Ipswich, Jeremy Doku’s incredible performance, and what this form means for their European ambitions. 📺 Don’t miss this in-depth analysis and...

10 Years of Haaland: The Contract That Stunned Football 17.01.2025

Erling Haaland has dropped a bombshell, signing a record-breaking 10 year contract with Man City worth £500k a week! In this episode Luke Walters and Joe Bray dive into what this means for City's future, Haalands legacy and the Premier League's new wage benchmark. Did Haaland really snub Real Madrid for Loyalty, or is this a masterclass in career strategy? Plus we break down City's draw with Brent...

Kyle Walker OUT: What's Next for City? | Jack Grealish Finally Ends Goal Drought! 13.01.2025

On this episode of Talking City, host Luke Walters and Simon Bajkowski dive into the major developments at Manchester City. From Kyle Walker’s unexpected departure request and its impact on the squad, to the standout performances of James McAtee and Rico Lewis in City’s record-breaking 8-0 FA Cup win over Salford, we break down all the key moments. Discover Pep Guardiola’s transfer plans, updates...

NEW transfer target emerges | Txiki under PRESSURE | Marmoush and Khusanov latest 10.01.2025

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s plans for Vitor Reis, their latest transfer target, and offer updates on the interest in Omar Marmoush and Abdkodir Khusanov. They debate whether City’s recent transfer record and whether Txiki Begiristain is under pressure this month, before looking ahead to the FA Cup clash with Salford and which youngsters could play. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City P...

Marmoush transfer latest | Pep sets Grealish CHALLENGE | Who could be out in rebuild? 07.01.2025

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s win over West Ham and debate whether Pep Guardiola was right to criticise his players afterwards. We look at Kevin De Bruyne’s comments about the Etihad crowd, and then talk Jack Grealish and Guardiola’s criticism of his number ten. Finally, there is a transfer update on Omar Marmoush and Abdkodir Khusanov. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spot...

Centre-back target IDENTIFIED | Striker on the radar | Why transfer plan has changed 07.01.2025

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s progress in the January transfer window, with Abdukodir Khusanov on the shopping list as well as Omar Marmoush and Ederson. We look at the chances of signing the trio and why the transfer strategy has changed slightly. There is talk of any outgoings as well as a look ahead to the visit of West Ham in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices....

Should De Bruyne get new deal? | Haaland transfer BOOST | McAtee future latest 31.12.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s win at Leicester and ask if it will spark an upturn in fortunes. With the January transfer window set to open, Kevin De Bruyne is free to speak to other clubs - but should City offer him a new deal? There is talk about Erling Haaland’s future and also the confusing James McAtee situation after an impressive cameo at Leicester. Finally, there is a review...

Haaland FUMES as City draw | Players face FIGHT for their futures | Transfer special 27.12.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski ask when City’s run is going to end as Everton expose their confidence issues. Erling Haaland was furious at the Etihad but is that a good thing? And with the January transfer window approaching, we ask which City players face a serious fight for their City futures, as well as who could be coming in as new signings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

City lose AGAIN | How big are the problems? | Everton up next 23.12.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski try to deliver some Christmas cheer as City’s woeful form continues at Villa Park and the problems run deeper than ever. What really is going wrong? Is Haaland right to blame himself? And when is this run going to end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City can STILL win the league | The Kyle Walker problem | Gundogan transfer mistake 20.12.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski are back to dive deeper into the issues behind City’s losing run, looking at Ilkay Gundogan’s form, Kyle Walker’s leadership and some Pep Guardiola decisions. But they also ask.. Can City still win the Premier League title despite all this? There is a preview of the Aston Villa fixture and a chat about the January transfer window, too. Learn more about your ad choices....

Derby doomsday | Is Pep still the man to save City? 16.12.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss another defeat for Manchester City after a late implosion handed an average Manchester United side victory at the Etihad. They discuss whether Pep Guardiola can still turn this around and how long the slump can go on for ahead of another huge week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Juve got to be kidding | Derby day impossible to predict 13.12.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss another defeat for Manchester City as their Champions League campaign takes another blow in Turin. We also preview the Manchester derby this weekend and a fixture that feels very difficult to predict Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Normal service resumed | De Bruyne steps up | Palace preview 06.12.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s dim defeat against Liverpool and look at what is needed next as City find themselves bounced out of the title race. They dissect what Pep Guardiola needs to do with the team and whether the club can afford to wait until the summer before starting the rebuild of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

City CRISIS worsens | January plan needed | Title hopes over 02.12.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s dim defeat against Liverpool and look at what is needed next as City find themselves bounced out of the title race. They dissect what Pep Guardiola needs to do with the team and whether the club can afford to wait until the summer before starting the rebuild of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

City in CRISIS | Pep to resign? | Liverpool could get ugly 29.11.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s collapse against Feyenoord and wonder if the Blues have any chance at all against Liverpool. They dissect Pep Guardiola’s curious comments about his future (even though he just signed a new deal), and look at whether City are in the title race or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Title race is OVER | The Kyle Walker problem | De Bruyne dilemma 25.11.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s latest defeat, this time vs Tottenham, and try to work out what is going wrong. They discuss Kyle Walker’s form, Pep Guardiola’s verdict on the injury crisis, and whether City are already out of the title race. They also ask what is happening with Kevin De Bruyne’s contract and whether he will sign a new deal this season Learn more about your...

Two more years | Why Pep is staying on | New injury blow 22.11.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski record at the City Football Academy after listening to Pep Guardiola explain why he has signed up for two more years, his thoughts on his new deal and the latest on City’s injury situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pep HAMMERS Carsley | Grealish injury confusion | New Guardiola contract soon? 08.11.2024

Joe Bray and Alex James discuss Manchester City’s three defeats on the spin and ask where Pep Guardiola goes from here to turn the form around? Joe reveals how Guardiola’s moody press conference will affect the City camp ahead of the trip to Brighton, and we discuss the manager’s not-so-subtle criticism of England boss Lee Carsley over his decision to include Jack Grealish in his latest squad. Lea...

Rodri is our Ballon d’Or WINNER | Title race twist | Two youngsters to face Spurs? 28.10.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s strange win over Southampton, and whether we are judging the Blues by different standards even though they are unbeaten and top of the Premier League. We look at how Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool affects the title race, and then look ahead to Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony which could see Rodri become the first City player to win the prestigiou...

Haaland triple captain? | Injury CRISIS worsens | Nunes silences doubters 25.10.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s win over Sparta Prague and dissect Erling Haaland’s frankly unbelievable goal - and ask has anyone ever scored a goal like it before? They talk about the performances of Phil Foden and Matheus Nunes and how important they will be amid an injury crisis that is only getting worse. And before looking ahead to the clash with Southampton, Simon giv...

City’s SECRET attacking weapon | Defensive concern | VAR nonsense 21.10.2024

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s late win at Wolves and whether John Stones’ injury time goal should have stood. They look at Josko Gvardiol’s brilliant attacking returns after another fine strike, but question if questions should be asked over the defence with the wait for a clean sheet going on. With Arsenal dropping points, they talk about the impact of the result on the t...

Txiki out, what next for City? | Pep for England? | Grealish smiling again 16.10.2024

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski discuss a busy period for City despite the lack of matches. After last week’s arbitration battle over APTS, this time it’s transfers as City’s longstanding sporting director will leave at the end of the summer with successor Hugo Viana already announced. There’s the latest on how that will work, as well as talk of Guardiola’s future with England hoping to tempt the C...

Talking City | City land blow on Premier League | Fulham win dissected 08.10.2024

Tyrone Marshall and Joe Bray look at City’s landmark win against the Premier League over Associated Party Transactions and assess what it means going forward. There is also time to cast an eye over the win against Fulham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newcastle preview, Rodri injury impact and Carabao Cup fallout | Talking City Podcast 27.09.2024

The Talking City team are back to digest what's been another busy week for Manchester City. Topics covered in this show include the impact Rodri's injury will have on Man City going forward; the Carabao Cup win over Watford; and the upcoming Premier League fixture against Newcastle United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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