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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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!

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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 Haaland

Whether this win marks a true turning point in City's season

Leicester preview and who should get a rest midweek

With the derby looming, this might be City’s most significant week of the season.

🎙 Hosted by: Tyrone Marshall & Simon Bajkowski

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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 vs locals: who are City really for now?

Flexi passes, resales, and the fight for fairness

Bournemouth FA Cup preview – why this won’t be easy

👇 Comment below: What would YOU do if prices go up again?

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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 City across borders — the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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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 the comments!

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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.

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