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Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, featuring Simon Bajkowski, Alex James and Tyrone Marshall.
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Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham reflect on City’s 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt and where that leaves their Champions League hopes.
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It might have felt like "doom and gloom" on Saturday after the 2-0 loss against Manchester United, but there is still room for optimism, according to Simon Bajkowski.
Speaking from Norway, ahead of City's trip to Bodø/Glimt, Simon reflects on the derby defeat with Alex James.
They discuss the form of the top 6 in the Premier League, City's transfer policy in January, and the acquisition of Marc Guéhi to bolster the defensive ranks.
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Whilst the two competing halves of Manchester will be fighting for victory on Saturday, our City and United podcasts have teamed up for a derby special.
Talking City's Simon Bajkowski is joined by Tyrone Marshall from Manchester is Red to see whether their podcast will live up to its name this weekend.
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Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at Manchester City's staggering 10-1 win against Exeter in the FA Cup Third Round.
With many City graduates playing in the high-scoring game, Si argues that the development of youngsters at the Etihad is "no longer a stick to beat" City with.
They also look tentatively ahead to the Manchester derby and respond to the online chatter around Oscar Bobb.
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Simon Bajkowski joins Alex James to discuss the positive impact Antoine Semenyo could make on the "tired" squad, Pep's selection over the congested fixture list, and whether United under a new caretaker manager can surprise City in the Manchester derby.
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Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss City's disappointing draws against Chelsea and Sunderland, as well as how Pep Guardiola could handle injuries to key players such as Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte.
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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 Alex James.
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Simon Bajkowski and Alex James wrap up the year with a reflection on the 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest and what awaits Manchester City in 2026.
With Pep Guardiola's side still "going hard in all competitions", the Talking City podcast looks at the in-form players, squad depth, and what Antoine Semenyo could bring to the Etihad.
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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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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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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