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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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.

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In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, hosts Simon and Alex delve into Manchester City's alarming downturn:​

Shocking Statistics:

15 losses in 30 matches across all competitions – a stark contrast to their previous dominance.​

9 Premier League defeats – an unprecedented figure in recent seasons.​

Analysing the Crisis:

Is Pep Guardiola's tactical approach under question?​

Are the players' performances to blame?​

Could complacency after years of success be a factor?​

Jack Grealish Under the Microscope:

With zero goals and only one assist in 16 league appearances, is it the end of the road for him at City?​

Join us as we dissect these pressing issues and explore what lies ahead for Manchester City.

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Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss City’s chances against Nottingham Forest in the toughest game they have left this season. They assess Nathan Ake’s injury blow and who could benefit, before talking tickets and travel as fans are given updates on the Real Madrid fiasco and the upcoming FA Cup trip to Bournemouth. And there’s lots of love for the academy, who are on for a remarkable quadruple this season.

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In this episode of Talking City, we dissect Manchester City's recent 3-1 FA Cup victory over Plymouth Argyle. Despite making 11 changes to the starting lineup, City faced an early scare when Plymouth took the lead. We analyse the performance of the rotated squad and discuss the pressure on these players to step up. We also highlight teenage sensation Nico O'Reilly, who netted two crucial goals to steer City into the quarter-finals. ​

We delve into Erling Haaland's impactful cameo off the bench, providing the assist for Kevin De Bruyne's late goal that sealed the win. De Bruyne's overall performance is evaluated, highlighting his creative influence and leadership on the pitch. ​

Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest, a pivotal match in the race for a top-four finish. We assess Forest's impressive form this season and the challenges they pose, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.​

Join us as we delve into these topics and more, providing in-depth analysis and insights on all things Manchester City.

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🔵 Man City’s Top 4 Hopes Back on Track? Haaland Fires City to Spurs Win! 🔵

Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Spurs was crucial – but was it convincing? Erling Haaland is back in form, but is Guardiola quietly rebuilding City’s squad for the future?

In this episode of Talking City, Luke Walters and Joe Bray break down:

⚽ Haaland’s Return – What it means for City’s attack

🔥 Khusanov’s Rise – Guardiola’s new defensive gem?

🔄 Guardiola’s Future Front 3 – Has City’s attack changed for good?

🏆 FA Cup Preview – Could Plymouth shock City?

📊 Top 4 Race – Are City still favourites?

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📢 Manchester City’s Season in Crisis? 📢

After a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Manchester City find themselves 20 points off the top and struggling to find consistency. Luke Walters and Simon Bajkowski break down:

⚽ What went wrong against Liverpool?

🔍 City's defensive issues – are they too easy to play against?

💥 Erling Haaland’s absence – how much is it hurting the team?

🛑 Pep Guardiola's tactics – is he to blame?

🔥 Tottenham vs Man City preview – a MUST-WIN for City?

With top four hopes on the line, can City bounce back? Or is this season already a write-off?

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Joe Bray and Luke Walters discuss City’s toothless Champions League exit to Real Madrid and discuss Erling Haaland’s injury mystery ahead of the Liverpool game. They ask why Kevin De Bruyne didn’t play at the Bernabeu - but also pick out one positive from going out of Europe. Looking ahead to Liverpool, can City win and slow the Reds’ march to the title?

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Joe Bray and Simon Bajokowski are back to heap praise on Nico Gonzalez and Omar Marmoush for their performances vs Newcastle and bring the latest on Erling Haaland’s injury vs Real Madrid. Simon is in Madrid and the pair discuss who starts in the crucial Champions League clash - with Pep Guardiola giving City just a 1% chance of progressing.

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Manchester City's mentality and game management come under scrutiny in this episode of the Talking City Podcast. Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski break down City's painful collapse against Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s concerns over consistency, and key injuries that could impact the crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle. Can City bounce back, or are deeper issues at play? Plus, the team debates Erling Haaland’s frustration, Rico Lewis’ struggles, and what’s next for City in the title race and 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 City writer Joe Bray.

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Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajokowski discuss City’s win at Leyton Orient as they avoided an FA Cup calamity. They look at what went wrong and what went right and discuss how the Blues can possibly take on and beat Real Madrid in the Champions League. Is the Etihad set for a wild ride on Tuesday night?

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