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Talking City - Manchester City podcast

Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, featuring Simon Bajkowski, Joe Bray and Tyrone Marshall.

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34:22

Player Ratings of the Season | Gundogan STAYING |...

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2025/05/27

Alex James and Joe Bray reflect on Manchester City’s final day win at Fulham to secure Champions League football and decide who is the Blues’ Player of the Season. They discuss why the best players from the campaign are the unexpected ones, and look ahead to which players might have played their final game for the club. There is an update on Ilkay Gundogan’s future while Jack Grealish’s omission at Fulham puts his own place in doubt.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:56

KDB’s Emotional Goodbye, Pep’s Bombshell & Foden’s...

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2025/05/23

🎙️ Talking City is back! Join Joe Bray alongside Luke Walters for an in-depth, heartfelt podcast covering everything from Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional final home game at the Etihad, to Pep Guardiola’s dramatic ultimatum about needing a smaller squad next season.We also delve into Phil Foden’s revealing interview, where he candidly opens up about his struggles with mental health, burnout, and injury leading to his omission from the England squad. On today's packed episode: 🔹 Kevin De Bruyne's

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34:52

Guardiola’s Gamble Backfires | Talking City Podcast

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2025/05/19

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. 🎙️ On the pod: Pep’s controversial team selection Why City’s attack failed to deliver Henderson’s performance vs Haaland’s penalty absence The Wembley atmosphere and how City fans reacted What this result means for the season and summer It’s a rare trophyless end for Guardiola’s side and a lot of

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33:51

Does the FA Cup matter? | De Bruyne STARTS? |...

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2025/05/16

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski are back ahead of the FA Cup final and ask whether it even matters if Manchester City beat Crystal Palace at Wembley. They discuss the tricky call over starting Kevin De Bruyne and then delve into Erling Haaland’s weird lack of goals in cup finals for the Blues. Will he break that duck on Saturday?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:13

City Survive the South Coast – But Are They Ready for...

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2025/05/12

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: 🫣 Why City’s performance at Southampton was... honestly unwatchable 🤕 Fatigue, rotation, and whether Pep’s squad is starting to wobble 🏆 FA Cup Final build-up — should we be worried after that display? 🔁 Ortega or Ederson? Doku or Grealish? Picking the final XI 🔵 Plus: how the crowd,

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34:19

2 Titles? Arteta’s Wild Claim Sparks City Backlash |...

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2025/05/09

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: 🧠 What Arteta actually meant — and why it’s got fans talking 🔵 City’s current form and how they compare to Arsenal and Liverpool 🏆 The final fixtures: can City keep their nerve? 💬 How

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36:41

City’s Youth Cup Heartbreak & What It Means for the...

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2025/05/06

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: 😲 The shock of losing after 27 straight wins 🧠 Why the players looked flat on the biggest stage 🏟️ 25,000 at Villa Park — did the occasion affect them? 🔄 What this means for City's wider academy success ⚽ Reflections from a busy weekend of youth and U21 fixtures 👇 Let us know: Does this result change how you view City’s

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35:47

City’s Form Looks Scary Again... But Wolves Could Be...

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2025/05/01

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: 🧠 City’s return to gritty, comeback football 🐺 Why Wolves aren’t the walkover many expect 📈 Top three pressure — a win puts the heat on rivals 🔁 John Stones flashbacks & where Pep might rotate 🏆 With Wembley on the horizon, how will City manage the balance? 👇 Drop your Wolves score prediction and

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33:21

City March Back to Wembley! Rico Lewis, Kovacic Shine...

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2025/04/28

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 Lewis silencing the doubters with a huge goal 🎯 Kovacic delivering a masterclass in

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40:10

Villa Done. Wembley Next. Is This City’s Last Big...

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2025/04/23

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 and managing fatigue 💬 What fans are really expecting in the final few weeks Is this the beginning of a

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34:14

Final Goodison Park Trip: Why Everton Away Could...

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2025/04/18

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 mindset 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod _ Welcome to the

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34:45

City’s Season on a Knife Edge – Top 5, Injuries & FA...

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2025/04/15

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 run-in tells us about the direction of the club 👇 Let us know: What would count as a successful

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32:25

7 Games to Save the Season – City’s Top 5 Push |...

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2025/04/11

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 to step up? 📈 How the Club World Cup and youth success fit into the long-term rebuild Is this the

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36:04

KDB’s Legacy + City’s Missed Opportunity at Old...

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2025/04/07

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 the derby lacked bite from both sides 📊 Does City still have enough to finish strong? 🧠 How do you

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47:32

Derby Day Debate: Who Runs Manchester in 2025? |...

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2025/04/04

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

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43:23

Nico O’Reilly’s Breakout & Haaland Injury Fears |...

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2025/03/31

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

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44:26

£750 for a Season Ticket?! Man City Fans Fight Back &...

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2025/03/28

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 covered: Fan reactions from the Brighton game £750+ for a season ticket – fair or a disgrace? Tourists

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40:25

Is It HARD Being a Man City Fan in America?| Talking...

Talking City - Manchester City podcast ·

2025/03/21

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 struggles this season? With fan culture shifting, this episode dives into what it means to support

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30:10

Man City Losing Control? Pep’s Problems Grow! |...

Talking City - Manchester City podcast ·

2025/03/17

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 trouble? With inconsistency creeping in, are City slipping into crisis mode? Let us know your thoughts in

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47:45

City’s BROKEN midfield | Shock sacking! | Grealish’s...

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2025/03/14

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 by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City

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