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05.03.2024

Memberful (A) | How to keep listening to Let Me Talk

The free version of Let Me Talk have now finished. The only way to keep listening will be via Memberful, visit www.lmtpod.com for all the information on how to sign up. It's just £2 per month or £20 for a year...

04.30.2024

Nottm Forest (A) | Points, but not performance

David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, to talk about the difficult game in the midlands... City's performance at Nottingham Forest wasn't brilliant, but the result was all that mattered as they kept the title in...

04.26.2024

Brighton (A) | The Boogeyman

David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, to discuss how Manchester City navigated the potentially tough test at Brighton with relative comfort. www.lmtpod.com The free versions of Let Me Talk will be stopping at the end of April...

04.26.2024

Details | The real difference between amatuers & pros

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss Nedum's experiences of playing football on an amateur level since retiring. They talk about "defending a throw-in like you normally do",...

04.22.2024

Chelsea (N) | Just win somehow

We were asking what happens next for Manchester City after the elimination from the Champions League against Real Madrid... and Saturday was the answer. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City Correspondent, Sam Lee, to discuss the fatigued performance...

04.19.2024

Real Madrid (H) | So...What happens next?

After elimination from the Champions League in a penalty shoot-out with Real Madrid, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, to discuss the game and the performance (and the penalties). www.lmtpod.com The free versions of Let Me Talk...

04.15.2024

Luton (H) | The tortoise and the hare

An absolutely perfect weekend for Manchester City... and David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, to reflect on it all. They discuss the situation at the top of the table now that the title is in...

04.12.2024

Details | Nedum's (lack of an) international career

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss Nedum's chance to play for Nigeria when trying to get back into the starting eleven at Man CIty. They discuss the...

04.10.2024

Real Madrid (A) | A paradox game

After an exciting 3-3 draw with Real Madrid, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss Manchester City's control of the game (in comparison to previous years at the Bernabeu). Plus hear Pep Guardiola's thoughts in the...

04.07.2024

Crystal Palace (A) | Absolute game management and the "click"

Manchester City ran out 4-2 winners at Crystal Palace - and David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee from inside Selhurst Park to discuss the performance. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription...

04.04.2024

Aston Villa (H) | Cheeky questions

David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, for some instant reaction from the 4-1 win over Aston Villa, recorded inside the Etihad. They discuss Phil Foden's hat-trick, City's attacking threat that wasn't there against Arsenal, and...

04.01.2024

Arsenal (H) | Any answers?

Good result? Bad result? Something in between? Manchester City drew 0-0 with Arsenal and City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, to reflect on what it all means - and if any conclusions can...

03.28.2024

Details | That big Arsenal preview & season ticket price rises

As a BONUS FULL version of Let Me Talk Details - David Mooney and The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee look ahead to the showdown at the Etihad when Arsenal come to visit. They debate what City side should...

03.22.2024

Details | City's Champions League mentality

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to discuss how City's mentality has changed towards aiming for success in the Champions League, and how Pep Guardiola has contributed to that. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is...

03.18.2024

Newcastle (H) | What does this season's battle mode look like?

Manchester City made it comfortably into the hat for the FA Cup semi-finals, making it another trip to Wembley and six seasons in a row that they've reached this stage of the competition. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's...

03.15.2024

Details | Pep's best City XI

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to discuss the best eleven from all the players that Pep Guardiola has managed during his time at the club. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available earlier and...

03.11.2024

Liverpool (A) | Shades of grey

That's the Anfield trip done and dusted for another season. A good point? Maybe. A deserved point? Maybe not. It's a complicated game this one, and David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee to try and...

03.08.2024

Copenhagen (H) | The weight of expectation

It was a comfortable win over Copenhagen in the end, so David Mooney and The Athletic's Sam Lee take the opportunity to talk about some wider issues around Manchester City. They hear Pep Guardiola's thoughts on the challenge at City...

03.04.2024

Man Utd (H) | All's well that ends well

After a comprehensive win in the Manchester Derby, City fan David Mooney and The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee take a look at the key talking points - with a heavy focus on Phil Foden's performance. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this...

03.01.2024

Details | The most emotional City moment & the most quintessential City goal

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to discuss the City moments that have made them most emotional. What's the most typical Pep Guardiola goal and does that change for specific players? www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this...

02.28.2024

Luton (A) | Back to it

David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the difference in performance from recent weeks as Manchester City took Luton apart in the FA Cup. They look at the setup of the team, Jack Grealish, and Matheus...

02.26.2024

Bournemouth (A) | Cognitive dissonance

A comfortable first half at Bournemouth was followed by a nervy second half... So why did it go that way for Manchester City? David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the contradictory nature of the week......

02.23.2024

Details | Player sources, FPL leaks & De Bruyne's return from injury

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to discuss where sources come from, and how this relates to FPL leaks that we see on social media. Plus, how Kevin De Bruyne's return from injury was managed, what...

02.22.2024

Brentford (H) | Cross-purposes

What on earth happened at the Etihad on Tuesday night?! Join David Mooney and The Athletic's Sam Lee as they try to make sense of the lunacy that transpired in City's 1-0 win over Brentford. Plus hear Sam's questions to...

02.19.2024

Chelsea (H) | The balance of control and individual brilliance

After Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to discuss what went wrong and why the performance didn't hit the heights that were expected. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is...

02.16.2024

Details | Pep's greatest City signings

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to debate Pep Guardiola's best signings for City. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via subscription on Memberful. Email: [email protected]...

02.15.2024

Copenhagen (A) | Making sure nothing will go wrong

After Manchester City's 3-1 victory in Copenhagen, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the talking points from the game. They hear from Guardiola on the team's style, shape and performance - and debate whether the...

02.11.2024

Everton (H) | Bit of both...

David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee inside the Etihad to discuss the game they had both just witnessed against Everton. They look at the shape and structure of the team, as Guardiola made changes - plus they...

02.08.2024

Brentford (A) | Getting the band back together

Better late than never! David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on Manchester City's win at Brentford.There's focus on Phil Foden and a look at Guardiola getting the shape and structure to fit everybody's availability. www.lmtpod.com A longer...

02.01.2024

Burnley (H) | Back from where it's been

After Manchester City's comfortable win over Burnley, David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's City Correspondent, Sam Lee, to reflect on the performance. They focus on Kevin De Bruyne's return from injury and Matheus Nunes getting to grips with his...

01.27.2024

Tottenham (A) | A goal at Spurs!

Manchester City have scored at Spurs! The Athletic's Sam Lee was covering the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and he joins David Mooney right after the final whistle to discuss the game. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available...

01.26.2024

Details | The magic of the cup & how we talk about football

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to talk about the FA Cup. Nedum discusses whether he's ever wanted a certain tie or especially looked forward to the Third Round...

01.24.2024

Transfers | The impact of Omar Barrada's departure

With the winter break in full flow and with the news that City's Chief Football Operations Officer is leaving to join Manchester United as CEO, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look into the move the...

01.19.2024

Details | Sven-Göran Eriksson & do decisions ‘even out’

David Mooney is alongside The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to talk about Sven-Göran Eriksson’s time at the club following the former manager’s cancer diagnosis. Plus, they discuss the current standard of refereeing,...

01.15.2024

Newcastle (A) | The difference-makers

Following Manchester City's stoppage time win over Newcastle, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the major talking points. They hear from Oscar Bobb, while also looking at the Norwegian's performance. Plus they discuss City's options...

01.12.2024

Details | FFP narratives & City v Superdry

David Mooney and The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee discuss the difference in narratives between Manchester City's financial charges compared to Everton's punishment and potential issues for Nottingham Forest. Plus, Sam delves into why Superdry are filing a trademark...

01.08.2024

Huddersfield (H) | De Bruyne returns

The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent sits down with City fan David Mooney to discuss the return of Kevin De Bruyne to first team action. Plus, they hear Guardiola's thoughts about managing the Belgian's return from injury. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this...

01.05.2024

Details | Language barriers

David Mooney and The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee are alongside former City & England midfielder Izzy Christiansen to discuss how language barriers can affect players out on the pitch and also on the training ground when trying to understand...

01.01.2024

Sheff Utd (H) | Pockety

Manchester City finish 2023 with a solid, if unspectacular, win over Sheffield United... but it might have been just what the doctor ordered. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss it - focusing on Oscar Bobb,...

12.29.2023

Everton (A) | Nature vs. Nuture

Manchester City return to action in the Premier League with a hard-fought win at Goodison Park. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on how they turned a 1-0 half time deficit into a 3-1 full...

12.23.2023

Fluminense (N) | City's year

That's five trophies won for Manchester City in the calendar year 2023. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss the win over Fluminense in the final of the Club World Cup. Plus, they talk about what...

12.22.2023

Details | Christmas special

David Mooney and The Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee are alongside former City & England midfielder Izzy Christiansen and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss all things Christmas from a footballer's point of view. From what they eat...

12.20.2023

Urawa Red Diamonds (N) | For the mathematicians

After Manchester City's win in the Club World Cup semi-finals against Urawa Red Diamonds, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss some key performers, including Jack Grealish, Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovačić and Oscar Bobb. www.lmtpod.com A longer version...

12.18.2023

Crystal Palace (H) | Is the world burning?

This one is a bit different... Join David Mooney and the Athletic's Manchester City correspondent Sam Lee to re-watch the final 30 minutes against Crystal Palace to assess whether City lost control of the game, where any lulls started, and...

12.15.2023

Details | This or that?

Man City fan David Mooney and The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee play this or that. David Silva or Bernardo Silva? Sergio Agüero or Erling Haaland? Joe Hart or Ederson? David and Sam debate it all. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this...

12.14.2023

Red Star Belgrade (A) | Seizing the opportunity

The youngsters excelled for Manchester City in their 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee to reflect on the game, in particular the performance of Micah Hamilton, and how the...

12.11.2023

Luton (A) | All fine (in the circumstances)

After Manchester City got back to winning ways at Luton, David Mooney and the Athletic's City correspondent, Sam Lee, sit down to discuss the performance. They look at controlling the game and the structural changes put in place without Erling...

12.08.2023

Aston Villa (A) | The straw that broke the camel's back

We could all see it coming and then we all saw it happen. David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee to reflect on the defeat at Villa Park, looking at the midfield options, the problems for...

12.04.2023

Tottenham (H) | Drip, drip, drip

There's no such thing as a quiet game against Spurs these days... Join David Mooney and the Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss Manchester City's issues of control, missing chances and conceding easily. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available earlier...

12.01.2023

Details | Gambling in football & relationships affecting on-field performances

City fan David Mooney, The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee, and former City defender Nedum Onuoha discuss gambling within football and whether off-field relationships effects on-field performance and chemistry. www.lmtpod.com A longer version of this episode is available earlier and ad-free via...