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Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, featuring Simon Bajkowski, Alex James and Tyrone Marshall.
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Is Pep Guardiola in the festive mood? His squad could well be receiving a lump of coal in their stocking from the City boss, despite their 3-0 win against West Ham.
Simon Bajkowski tells Alex James about Pep's reaction to the game, City's relentless schedule in the New Year, and whether Semenyo could be the gift they are looking for in the January transfer window.
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Directly afterwards Pep Guardiola's press conference, where the City manager addressed rumours around his future, Simon Bajkowski is not impressed.
He tells Alex James about his doubts over the rumours, Pep's legacy, and who could eventually replace Guardiola at the Etihad.
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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 content editor Alex James.
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Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham reflect on City’s 3-0 win against Crystal Palace, the state of the Premier League title race and preview the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford on Wednesday.
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City's impressive win over Real Madrid and look ahead to the trip to Crystal Palace as talk of challenging for the title ramps up.
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Can Pep Guardiola pile on the pressure on Xabi Alonso when Manchester City travel to the Bernabéu on Wednesday?
Speaking from Madrid, Tyrone Marshall tells Alex James about whether City bring "a fear factor" in the Champions League clash.
And back in Manchester, Simon Bajkowski notes how Pep called City's 3-0 win against Sunderland "one of the best performances of the season", and the opportunities arising in the title race.
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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 content editor Alex James.
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Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham reflect on City’s 3-2 win against Leeds United, take a look at what went wrong, praise Phil Foden and look ahead to the trip to Fulham on Tuesday night.
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Tyrone Marshall is joined by Simon Bajkowski as they reflect on the loss against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. Who is to blame: Pep Guardiola for making the 10 changes to the squad, or the players who didn't show up?
They also discuss City's transfer strategy compared to Liverpool, and preview the clash against Leeds United this weekend.
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Alex James and Tyrone Marshall look back at City’s defeat to Newcastle, discuss the Savinho situation, and look ahead to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
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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 content editor Alex James.
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1The Premier League is back after the international break, and Manchester City travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
City are in a good position with momentum from their recent wins. However, as our Talking City hosts Alex James and Tyrone Marshall note, it will be "non-stop" until the international break.
Tyrone also speaks to Everything is Black and White podcast host Andrew Musgrove to get the view from the North East, who jokes that Newcastle would rather be playing City in the Champions League, thanks to the patchy form in the league from Eddie Howe's side.
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The 2026 World Cup is still a year away and the Talking City podcast is already predicting who will score the most goals at the tournament in North America.
It will not come as a surprise that Tyrone Marshall believes Erling Haaland could "easily" win the Golden Boot for Norway next year, after he secured their place in the tournament against Italy last night.
He tells Alex James about the prolific striker's immense workload this season - where he could play over 70 games for club and country - and a night of contrasts for Haaland and his City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was between the sticks for Italy.
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Alex James and Tyrone Marshall chat Nico O'Reilly's England debut, the unexpected Man City pairing catching the eye and the Etihad getting an England Euro 2028 game.
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Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City’s 3-0 win against Liverpool, praise Jeremy Doku’s electrifying performance and assess a title race that has suddenly come alive.
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Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund, reflect on the brilliance of Phil Foden and look ahead to a huge game against Liverpool.
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s victory over Bournemouth, dispel the Erling Haaland myth, and look ahead to Dortmund in the Champions League.
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The pathway from the City academy to the first team has produced exciting talents over the years, including current stars Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly.
Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, direct from the press box ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round win at Swansea, shares his thoughts with Alex James on the emerging prospects at the Etihad.
He also discusses the differences between the previous academy director Jason Wilcox and "data-driven" current director Thomas Krucken.
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s defeat to Aston Villa, examine the selection calls that Pep perhaps got wrong, and look ahead to Swansea in the Carabao Cup.
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on the victory over Everton, the form of Nico O'Reilly and goals of Erling Haaland and why Villarreal away is a must-win. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
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Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski get ready for the return of the Premier League and look ahead to City’s clash with Everton, worry about Rodri’s fitness and discuss who really is the first-choice left-back now. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
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Alex James and Tyrone Marshall talk about Jack Grealish's success at Everton and his City future. while the Liverpool Echo's Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins us for a chat about the England international. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍
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Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski talk about the impact of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Erling Haaland this season and how far City can go if they keep this level up. They also look at international news and Nico O’Reilly wait for an England debut. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍
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Not just pandering to Guardiola. I think the uncertainty regarding 115 in the summer window was another reason for board to be prudent with spending. In that sense, 115 has done its job in attempting to cause City to falter.
I think laports profomance last night was to put himself in the shop window for a move!😔
Good show, with some serious audio problems
way too early to be talking like this
excellent content and insight