This is excellent on Maresca. With a particular focus on his time at Chelsea. And how he could adapt at City / their players. Cuts through a lot of the (more negative) noise I’ve seen online recently, inferring Maresca will likely fail. With extra context & tactical analysis.

So many sources (e.g. Fabrizio, TalkSport, BBC) now saying Anderson to City is advanced. Class news. Expect City will be willing to pay £80-95m max - i.e. than Grealish/Rice. Seems clear Viana’s pushing for deal to be done pre-WC too. As surmised on @9320pod.bsky.social Market shows.

It’s a tough one, but I think overall, this is positive and what Phil needs tbh. He’s got his spark and joy back a bit. In this final stretch of the season. And I think a (enforced) summer reset is probably for the best.

City’s first time losing a close PL title race. It had to happen eventually. The look on the players’ was telling. Great fuel for next season ⛽️

Proud of the boys tonight. Bournemouth were unbelievable (as usual). They’re so impressive. Definitely felt like 1 game too many tonight, given the (respective) schedules. Great effort tho.

The “Pep’s leaving” pod. Had to be done 🥲

When you field a 442 (and I can understand why Pep has, against a back 5), you have to play forward quickly and get Marmoush x Haaland in behind. But Omar has been crap. Both with, and without the ball. Can’t trap the ball when in the pockets. Hook him at HT for Foden/Cherki.

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Nico G not on the bench… damning icl.

Hahaha. That is a wild XI. Baldy eh. Back 5, I think… ?! Otherwise, it’s Nunes in midfield alongside Bernardo. Savinho starts (🚮). Happy to see Foden & Marmoush start. And great that Gvardiol is fit enough.

Think it’s a v tricky selection for Pep tonight. Need to win. Can’t rotate too heavily. But… FA Cup final on Sat. AND Bournemouth (A) less than 72hrs later (also need to win, lol). I’m guessing 3 (max 4, maybe no Doku) changes: Donna Nunes Guehi Ake RAN Nico G Bernardo Semenyo Foden Doku Erl

🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨 🐝𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭 𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟🐝 🎙️@stetudor.bsky.social, @georgecockburn.bsky.social & Chris look back on a crazy Monday night and ahead to another critical weekend. Download our app and never miss an episode! (new newsletter also out today) ➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...

A punchy one… 👊🏼🥊 on Pep’s future.

Very good review pod, in the circumstances 🙂‍↔️ (Well done the boys)

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So refreshing to watch such a high-quality game. Two attacking teams, both going for the throat. No holding back. Dingdong.

This week’s Market pod. A focus on RBs (Palestra, G. Read, Livramento, Kayode all discussed). Big Barcola section. Detourbet & Maza latest links. Plus, @ahsannaeem.bsky.social and I each pick 2 left-field players we think City could target this summer (but haven’t been linked to yet).

Previewing “the big one”. Loved this pod. Ultimately, whatever happens tomo. The last few weeks have been a LOT of fun. And the fact the PL title is back within City’s grasp… is not something I thought was possible circa ~2 months ago. Let’s enjoy it.

Ian Wright’s performance on the latest Stick to Football is remarkable. His arse has 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 gone. (It’s worth tuning in for. 27mins on ➡️)

Latest Market pod. Focus on potential incomings. Recent links. Etc. Plus some loanees (Reis, Echeverri, Mfuni).

Arteta’s response to needing a goal: throw Gabriel up front. Says it all tbh. Tinpot.

Alex Scott. Gem of a footballer. A midfield all-rounder (which is a bit of a rarity these days). Can’t imagine he’ll be at Bournemouth too much longer.

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Long overdue. And brilliant news 🤝🏼🇧🇼 It’s about time we (City fans) had a truly independent body representing our views. And advocating for us. Also, I know how much hard work & planning has gone into setting this up. So please support it! (I’m a fully paid-up member.)

The latest (and long-anticipated) Market pod.

Those Rodri comments… so disappointing.

🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨 🏆𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗬🏆 🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @howiehok3434.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & Bailey look back on the brilliant trophy-winning victory over Arsenal. O'Reilly, Cherki, Pep, showboating and more. ➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...

The Cup Final preview. After a badddd week for City. Some punchy views given, accordingly. Have a great weekend all.

Can City pull-off a remontada tonight? What XI does Pep need to pick, to facilitate that? Etc. Plus, Ahsan and I cover all the other CL ties.

I’m fuming all over again. Talking about Wednesday, and Pep. FFS.

Didn’t hate Pep’s selection when I saw it. You can see the logic of some of his calls. But his failure to fix it at HT / in the 2nd half just isn’t good enough. How is Reijnders (?!?) your first sub. Lamentable. Doesn’t fix the midfield hole in transition. How ropey we’ve looked at FB… FFS.

V attacking team! A rarity from Pep these days. Wonder what the shape will be (4222?) with 3 wingers. Doku #10 maybe?! O’Reilly back to LB. Khusa RB. Woof!

Madrid preview with @ahsannaeem.bsky.social.

🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨 🏆𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘🏆 🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social is joined by @ahsannaeem.bsky.social to review the game against Newcastle and answer some of your questions! ➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...

That was so bad from Phil. Completely switched off

Well, that is huge.

🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨 💶𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦💶 🎙️This is the 1st 10 minutes of the show, as @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & Bailey look back on the Newcastle win. The mostly good, bad, star performers, why this was a different 2nd half & more! ➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...

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Great chat on Elliot Anderson. And what he could add to City. From what I’ve seen of Anderson, he’s deffo capable of playing that role alongside Rodri/Nico G (similar to Bernardo). Some McAtee chat too. (Bailey’s’s Hub pods are unrivalled in the City space, IMO. Top.)

Think only one of Rodri/Bernardo will start tonight (after the effort of Anfield). My guess: Gigi; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, RAN; Rodri, NOR, Foden; Cherki, Haaland, Semenyo.

The “City won at Anfield” Review. Pep’s selection: why it worked. LFC’s aggressive 1st half press. City’s profligacy. Bernardo. Guehi. Donnarumma. A 2nd half comeback (?!). VAR. Title race impact. (Plus loads more, obvs).

Irrespective of the VAR nonsense. What a fucking win & reaction. 3 points at Anfield. Bernardo and Guehi were totemic. Donnarumma as well; those big saves are priceless.

More than ANY other referring decision I’ve seen. Denying that Cherki goal. That moment. Shows just how out-of-touch the referees/PGMOL are.

Haaland needs to step up today. Not just in terms of finishing chances. That goes without saying (particularly given recent misses). But in terms of linking with Semenyo x Marmoush. And the physical battle with Konate/VVD. Needs to win his duels, knockdowns, etc.

Pep’s gone for it… at Anfield. Uncharacteristic! The only way to get Semenyo x Marmoush x Haaland into the same team was to add some ballast to the midfield. Bernardo/NOR with Rodri.

The Anfield away podcast. Happy Friday.

Happy with that XI. Could be a 4222? Marmoush gets another start up top. Good to see Nico G properly back. Foden back in. Ait-Nouri + Nunes continuing at full-back. Plenty to like.

What a guy. Pep is clearly a kind, deeply empathetic man. It takes real bravery to talk publicly about the real-world issues he often chooses to.

🚨*𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧*🚨 ⚽️𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗬⚽️ 🎙️@howiehok3434.bsky.social, @lloyd-scragg.bsky.social & @georgecockburn.bsky.social talk Oscar Bobb, look back at the week's two wins, preview Spurs, talk 2nd halves and much, much more. ➡️ soundcloud.com/9320pod/the-...