City’s Form Looks Scary Again... But Wolves Could Be a Bigger Threat Than You Think | Talking City
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 tell us who should start on Friday. 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Mai 35min
City March Back to Wembley! Rico Lewis, Kovacic Shine and Big De Bruyne Decision Looms
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 midfield 🧠 Nunes reinventing himself as a right-back? 🎩 De Bruyne’s emotional FA Cup Final dilemma — captain or bench? 🏟️ Why the semi-finals should move away from Wembley Plus: City’s title defence officially ends, Liverpool crowned champions, and what next season’s big rebuild could look like. 👇 Comment below: Who MUST start for City at Wembley? 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Apr 33min
Villa Done. Wembley Next. Is This City’s Last Big Push of the Season? | Talking City Podcast
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 strong finish… or just the final push? 👇 Let us know: FA Cup or Top 5 — what’s more important now? 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Apr 40min
Final Goodison Park Trip: Why Everton Away Could Derail City’s Season
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 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 Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #mancitynews #mcfc #mancity #manchestercityfootball #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Apr 34min
City’s Season on a Knife Edge – Top 5, Injuries & FA Cup Pressure Mounts | Talking City Podcast
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 season now? 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #mancitynews #mcfc #premierleague #mancity #manchestercityfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Apr 34min
7 Games to Save the Season – City’s Top 5 Push | Talking City Podcast
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 start of the classic City late-season charge — or something different? 👇 Comment your top 5 prediction below. 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #mancitynews #mcfc #mancity #mancityfc #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Apr 32min
KDB’s Legacy + City’s Missed Opportunity at Old Trafford | Talking City Podcast
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 even replace a player like Kevin De Bruyne? 🎙 Featuring: Simon Bajkowski & Alex James 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s your favourite KDB moment? 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Apr 36min
Derby Day Debate: Who Runs Manchester in 2025? | Talking City x Manchester is RED
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 derby preview you can’t miss. 🎙 Hosted by: Tyrone Marshall 📍 Featuring: Samuel Luckhurst & Simon Bajkowski 👇 Drop your score predictions and who you think runs Manchester in the comments! 🎧 | 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 writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. 👩💻 | Manchester City news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManCityMEN 🕊️ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mancitymen ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mancitymen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mancitymen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MCFCPod #manchestercityfootball #mancitynews #mancity #mcfc #premierleague #manchesterderby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Apr 47min