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After a comprehensive 3-0 win over Chelsea, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and football commentator Mike Minay to reflect on where that has left the title race - in the wake of Arsenal's defeat at home to Bournemouth. They look at the strength of the back five, plus the influence of Rayan Cherki on City's creativity at the business end of the season. Why do City always seem to hit their stride in the springtime? Sam Rosbottom has been looking at what Pep Guardiola and others say about it. Plus, with Arsenal to come, we hear from Arsenal fan Michael Keshani about the mood at the Emirates after the last few weeks. On top of that, we've also got Guardiola's fashion sense, our favourite pre-takeover players and goals, and mascots that we hate (for various reasons). ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Back-to-back statement wins and big performances have left a big question for Manchester City going into the final stretch of the campaign... Is this the 'click' and are City about to do one of their trademark end-of-season runs? Let's all find out together. To discuss the victory over Liverpool, David Mooney is joined by City fan and presenter Adam Monk and by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan. They look at the overall display, plus the latest Erling Haaland hat-trick, and the debate around James Trafford and Gianluigi Donnarumma... Plus they also chat about Bernardo Silva, after Pep Lijnders let the "Bernardo's leaving" cat out of the bag. The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey joins the show to discuss what's going on at Stamford Bridge, ahead of City's trip there on Sunday. Plus we get to grips with the new Citizens' Trust - City's first supporters' trust, as Loukas Gregory and Katie Wrench, two of the founding members, speak to us about why it's needed. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The international break is over and it's back to action for Manchester City for the final stretch of the season. It all begins with Liverpool in the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from The Athletic, Thom Harris to discuss the game - with a little help from Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap, too. As Manchester City Women take a commanding lead at the top of the WSL table, we speak to Paul Clarke from the Man City Women Fancast to discuss their prospects of a first title in ten years... and, with an FA Cup quarter final on the horizon, too, is there a possibility of a league and cup double? It seems we have some sadistic listeners, as well, given a not insignificant number asked us to use the international break to assess whether City in 1996 were the biggest club relegated from the Premier League. That's as Spurs face the very real prospect of going down this year. Plus, following Nico O'Reilly's brace in the Carabao Cup Final, we set Ciaran the task of looking at the numbers behind City's brace-scorers. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Carabao Cup trophy is back at the Etihad, its rightful home, and David Mooney is joined by City fan KC and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to discuss the final against Arsenal. City have now won the League Cup under the Carabao banner more than any other team combined and Pep Guardiola has become the first manager ever to win the trophy on five different occasions. With the international break to come, there's plenty of room in today's show to discuss the key performances from the victory at Wembley, which means giving due praise to the likes of Matheus Nunes, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo... and not forgetting the Mancunian City fan from the academy who scored both goals, Nico O'Reilly. Plus, there was also an interesting tactical approach from Guardiola to starve Arsenal of opportunities to get out of their own defensive third. The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie joins the show to break that down and look at how City strangled their opposition to get on top of the game. On top of that, there's been more chatter around Guardiola's future... but, perhaps more of an immediate concern are the quotes from Rodri about the next steps in his career. Could that be away from the Etihad and back in Madrid? Also, who would be the best City player in the circus? ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It was a terminal week for Manchester City's Champions League hopes, with elimination at the hands of Real Madrid (including the hand of Bernardo Silva if we're being strictly accurate about it all). Meanwhile, the team's hopes of winning the Premier League title were dealt a blow after they failed to keep pace with leaders Arsenal with a 1-1 draw at West Ham. David Mooney is joined by City fans James Faulkner and, from the MCFC Lads podcast and social pages, Luke Stanley. They discuss the performances and the results this week... because there is a difference in how each is perceived... and they look ahead to what will undoubtedly be a tough test against Arsenal in the League Cup final on Sunday. Arsenal fan Michael Keshani returns to the show to give his thoughts on how Mikel Arteta's side are playing. Are they as good as previous Arsenal teams and are they even good to watch? We get into the narratives around the league leaders, plus look at how Sunday's final could impact the remainder of the title race, however unlikely it is that City close the gap at this stage. On top of all of that, we've roped in Chris Higginbottom and, from the City Ramble podcast, Amos Murphy to discuss City's best fluked goals. That's after Bernardo admitted that his strike at the London Stadium wasn't quite as intentional as it might have been. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just when you thought everything was getting back on track with a lovely 3-1 FA Cup win at Newcastle on Saturday, a 3-0 away defeat in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 against Real Madrid comes along to ruin your Wednesday. David Mooney is joined by City fans Andy MacNab and, from The City Ramble podcast, Joe Butterfield to discuss this week's shifting emotions. It's West Ham next in another Saturday evening game, as City get back to league action aiming to keep the pressure on leaders Arsenal. James Jones from We Are West Ham is on the show to give his thoughts ahead of that tie. Then can there be a salvage job as Real Madrid visit the Etihad for the second leg? Stranger things have happened, though maybe not many... On Saturday, Omar Marmoush scored his seventh goal for City against Newcastle. With 14 in a blue shirt in total, he enjoys playing against the Magpies... so we're looking at some other City players that always had a penchant for scoring against one opponent in particular. Plus, we've put the listeners on the case to lift the mood with some light-hearted end-of-the-show questions. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Mooney is joined by The Sun's Martin Blackburn and, from the City Ramble podcast, Amos Murphy to look back over the win at Leeds and the draw with Nottingham Forest. Where have the results left Manchester City in the title race? But have the performances still be trending in the right direction, even if there's been a bit of a knock to the system? After the break to allow the Muslim players to break their Ramandan fast on Saturday, we've spoken to Seemo from City's first Muslim supporters club, Blue Crescent OSC, to get his thoughts on the situation and his experience of what it was like to break his fast in the away end at Elland Road. City against Real Madrid is now the second-most played Champions League tie of all time, so we've had journalist Tom Green look at the numbers behind the meetings. Plus we hear from Madrid fan Oscar Garcia to find out how things are going in the Spanish capital, as we preview the tricky trips to Newcastle and Real. Plus, what's up with Phil Foden's form at the moment, what are the best passes played that you never saw coming, and who are City's irreplaceable players from the past? Oh... And what about the best goalmouth scramble? ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a hard-fought victory against Newcastle, the top of the Premier League table is very interesting. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and former City goalkeeper Andie Worrall to discuss what happened in Saturday's 2-1 win and where it's left the title race after Arsenal also responded in the North London Derby. What about City's style change this season too? We hear from Pep Guardiola, Pep Lijnders and Bernardo Silva as we look at how City are coping with a more physical and more direct Premier League. What principles have changed to get to this current incarnation of City and what still remains from before? Calum Archibald, who contributes to The Square Ball, joins the show to speak about the mood at Leeds right now... and how their trip to the Etihad earlier in the season has changed their fortunes. Plus, we catch up with journalist and Forest fan Nick Miller to find out what on earth is going on at The City Ground, as yet another manager brings Forest to Eastlands in midweek. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An absolute snooze-fest against Salford won't stop us! Never fear, the Blue Moon Podcast is here to try and find the interesting bits of a dull game... Or, we might actually focus more on the other bits of news from the week. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from The Times, Paul Hirst to discuss everything from the last seven days. In the news is James Trafford – he's given a couple of interviews about his situation at the club and the reaction has been very polarised... Should he have stayed quiet now that the transfer window is shut or did he actually say nothing that was a problem, given his lack of game time since he arrived back from Burnley? On top of that, it's time for Newcastle this weekend... as the title-race gets more interesting, following Arsenal's draw at Wolves. We'll get the views of Sam Dalling from the Newcastle podcast True Faith. And, on top of that, as James Milner looks likely to be the outright record-holder for players with the most Premier League appearances, we look at the four players of the top five appearance-makers who have pulled on the City shirt. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a remarkable week, where Manchester City won at Anfield for the first time (in front of fans) in more than 20 years, David Mooney is joined by City fan Liam Wright and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to discuss all of the talking points from the two games. They look at City's second-half drop-offs and what might be causing them, how the team is fighting through their issues to win points, and the individual performances that have helped them to two victories this week. That's before we get to the madness of what happened at the end of the game on Merseyside. It's Salford City up next in the FA Cup, in a repeat of last year's third round tie. We hear from Danny from the blog 'One Up Front' about what to expect from this weekend's visitors. Plus, when have you been at a game with the most extreme weather? Oh - and could Abdukodir Khusanov be the next Bard? ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Progress to the League Cup final, but a disappointing draw at Tottenham from having been 2-0 up at the weekend... David Mooney is joined by The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and, from the City Ramble podcast, Oli McCoole to pick apart the week.Why are City struggling with second halves so much in the last few weeks? Is there a problem with the forward players taking chances? How does all of that play out in one of City's notoriously most-difficult away games coming up next?Also this week, Pep Guardiola gave a very interesting press conference ahead of the match with Newcastle, where he spoke passionately about several humanitarian crises around the world - and, while that was going on, there was more about VAR and referees. Dan Burke takes a look at the officiating side of things, while we also discuss Guardiola getting political.Neil from The Anfield Wrap joins the show to discuss Liverpool, while Elizabeth from Fulhamish helps us preview Fulham's trip to the Etihad... and was the move for Omar Marmoush's opening goal against Newcastle RUINED by the finish? Find out here.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Champions League top eight qualification and the gap to the Premier League leaders down to four points... You'd have to say that's a pretty good week for Manchester City, all told. David Mooney is joined by Joe Butterfield from The City Ramble and Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk to discuss the wins over Wolves and Galatasaray.That being said, there's a couple of bogey teams up next in the league at a pair of grounds that are, frankly, cursed when City go to visit... So how will that picture look in a couple of weeks? Jack from Rule The Roost joins the show to tell us about Spurs this season so far, plus we'll look ahead to next week's Carabao Cup semifinal second leg with Newcastle.And as the squad continues to evolve, we discuss Oscar Bobb's departure and the options in the team for the final months of the season following some key players returning to fitness to join the two new signings.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two frustrating and perhaps somewhat concerning defeats on the bounce means the Blue Moon Podcast has hit the panic button! Time to have some fun (or as much is possible this week) by inviting Joey McCune and Mark Mulvanny from the Noisy Neighbours podcast to join David Mooney and City fan Matt Holland to pick through the losses to Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt.It's Wolves and Galatasaray up next for City... There should, hopefully, be some fresher legs on display on Saturday with the return of Antoine Semenyo and the arrival of Marc Guehi, but then a possible problem in the final Champions League group game as Rodri's suspension might leave a gaping hole in the centre.Dave Azzopardi from Talking Wolves gives his thoughts about the Premier League's bottom club (who are somehow more in-form than City in the league in 2026), while we also discuss the 17 players who have scored for and against City at the Etihad Stadium.Plus, what did you think of Sky sealing some fans in a box, who was the last Roman Emperor of the West, and when did you last have a snowball fight?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been a week of excellent cup victories for Manchester City. To celebrate, David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell from Sporting News and City fan Chris Higginbottom. They discuss the 10-1 win over Exeter and then the 2-0 success in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal at Newcastle.It was the first time since 1987 that City scored double-figures in a game and, strangely, the scoreline matched the date (for only the 18th time in City's history)... but it was a remarkable bit of history-making from Pep Guardiola's side. At the same time, City were also on the receiving end of a VAR controversy, as the video assistant took five-and-a-half minutes to disallow what seems to be a perfectly reasonable goal at St James's Park.With trips to Manchester United and Bodø/Glimt to come, we hear from Jay Mottershead from The Stretford Paddock and Norwegian journalist covering Glimt, Stian Høgland to get some idea of what City can expect this week.Plus, as young players like Max Alleyne and Ryan McAidoo impress, we discuss what options Guardiola has for the upcoming games and how necessary it is for the club to move again in the transfer market this month, as Antoine Semenyo settles in very nicely.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Given we allowed for three games as we switched back to our regular Thursday recording schedule for the Blue Moon Podcast, you'd have been forgiven for thinking Manchester City might have won at least one of their matches in that time... but sadly not. Three draws and a potential eight-point gap to Arsenal as they face Liverpool not long after this recording means it's not been the happiest of New Years... David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Monk and the BBC's football correspondent John Murray to work out what's happened.At least attention can turn away from Premier League woes for now, though, as Exeter City come to the Etihad in the FA Cup and the it's a tricky trip to Newcastle in the League Cup semi-final first leg. Since it's the first time City have ever played Exeter, we hear from football historian Gary James about the other one-off ties City have had courtesy of the FA Cup.We also get some insight into what to expect from the Grecians on Saturday from Jon from The Big Bank Theory podcast. With City perhaps naming an inexperienced side because of injuries and fatigue in the squad, are there nerves of an upset or should a heavily-rotated City side still have enough to make it into the fourth round draw?With the potential arrivals of Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi (perhaps), we also discuss what the squad needs to give it a bit more oomf in the coming weeks... Plus, what's the most heart-breaking last-minute equaliser?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For one final time in 2025, let's Blue Moon Podcast. In today's show, David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and Dan Burke to discuss the hard-fought 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest. They look at the importance of the win and how the season is progressing, the key performers at The City Ground, and also the complaints around refereeing 'controversies'.With the year coming to a close, it's also time for the first instalment of the Alternative Highlights. Ciaran Murray and KC are back to dissect the weird and wonderful moments of the season so far, taking in August to December, including Erling Haaland's outfits, some cheeky social media posts, Guardiola's nonsense in press conferences, and how one City meme made national news.As we get back to our Thursday recording schedule for the new year, it means we've got THREE games to preview, too. We hear from Ant Waterson from Roker Report on Sunderland, Dan Childs from Son of Chelsea, and from Ryan Adsett from Talk Seagulls on Brighton.Plus, it looks like Antoine Semenyo could be making the move to City in January, so what would that mean for the squad and the wingers already there? And we even squeeze in the Blue Moon Podcast end-of-year awards.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a not-so-thrilling but very comfortable 3-0 win against West Ham, David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell from Sporting News and Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News to discuss Manchester City's week. Most of the talk has been off-the-pitch, with the news that City were looking at contingencies in case Pep Guardiola decided to leave at the end of this season... but then the manager spoke about it all at length in the press conference on Friday, so we look at what's been said and what it could mean for the end of his contract in 2027.It's Christmas week, so Mooney's also spent his weekend digging through the history books to look at some of the strangest facts and figures around City on December the 25th. Then we get insight into a, frankly, bizarre season so far for Nottingham Forest from journalist and Forest fan Nick Miller.And what's all this about coming back from the Christmas break "fatty"?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========After wins over Crystal Palace and Brentford, Manchester City have been set-up nicely to head into the Christmas period. Through to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and just two points off the top of the table... It's a far cry from where things were this time 12 months ago.David Mooney is joined by City fans Dan Burke and Luke Stanley to discuss the week, with a focus on the performances in the last two games. Perhaps it wasn't top notch against Palace, but you can't argue with a 3-0 away win, while a much-changed team put in a professional display in the League Cup quarter-final tie.Speaking of the demons of last season, we're taking a look at how much things have improved a year on. City have scored more, conceded fewer, and taken more points than at this stage last season, so what has changed in the squad to recover from such a bad period and just how bad did it get?Plus, with West Ham to come this week, James Jones from We Are West Ham joins the show to discuss what's been going wrong for them so far this term and whether or not they're in real trouble at the bottom of the table.Plus... What do you know about Father Christmas in Norway?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Check out the Blue Moon Podcast Annual 2026: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1882955 ========== Another pair of victories, as Manchester City put in perhaps their most controlled and dominant performance of the season against Sunderland... and then had to dig in and get the job done at Real Madrid. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to discuss both of those matches. Dan Burke is on the show looking at Phil Foden's return to form and hearing what both the player and his manager said about the tough times he endured in the last 12-18 months. We also speak to comedian and Crystal Palace fan Andre Vincent about the match at Selhurst Park on Sunday, plus we look ahead to the tie with Brentford in the League Cup. On top of that, we're talking flashy assists and... urine that smells like perfume. Honestly. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========What an insane week it's been. Trying to get to the bottom of why Manchester City lost control of two games against 17th and 18th in the table when they had a comfortable lead in both matches is, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell and, from Football365, Sarah Winterburn. They join David Mooney to discuss the chaos of the games with Leeds and Fulham.They also take a look at City's 'tactical time out', which has drawn attention this week. Did they actually benefit from the huddle at the side of the pitch when Gianluigi Donnarumma went down against Leeds? Is it more concerning that Leeds still equalised after it and the momentum in the game didn't change?Then, at Fulham, in all the madness, Erling Haaland broke the Premier League record to become the fastest player to score 100 goals in the competition. That and Phil Foden's recent form is up for discussion, too.With Sunderland up next, Ant Waterson from Roker Report speaks to the show about what to expect from their visit to the Etihad, and with Real Madrid also coming up there are fears of what might happen if City don't tighten up their grip on matches.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The mood was good... and then Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen happened. David Mooney is joined by Paul Hirst from The Times and, from the City Ramble podcast, Amos Murphy to try and work out what on earth went wrong this week.Pep Guardiola made ten changes to the team for the Champions League and the performance was pretty disjoined... He admitted afterwards it might have been a misstep, but did he also not get much help from the players he gave opportunities to? Then there was the VAR decisions at St James's Park that ignored a potential penalty on Phil Foden and that caused anger with an offside in the build-up to the winning goal.With Leeds and Fulham to come, we also hear from Calum Archibald who contributes to the Leeds website The Square Ball and from Sammy James who is part of the Fulhamish podcast.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========Dan Burke steps in to host, as City fan Chris Higginbottom and The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee discuss the fallout from the City players' involvements in the internationals and the upcoming games with Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen. Erling Haaland buys some hamburgers, the internet loses its mind over Phil Foden, and Abdukodir Khusanov clumps an Iranian striker... plus insight into Newcastle from Sam Dalling from the True Faith podcast and what to expect from Leverkusen from Germany-based journalist Archie Rhind-Tutt.Oh... and another international break has gone by without any news of the charges. Who could have guessed?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a comprehensive 3-0 win over Liverpool, David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fans Richard Burns and KC to discuss the performance and the talking points from the game. A lot has been made of the disallowed goal, so they pick through the details of that, plus they look at excellent performances from Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, and Nico Gonzalez (among others).Nico's goal might be considered the first City have scored in the Premier League this season from a set piece, but even if it is City's numbers from dead balls around the box are pretty poor. We try to work out why, with the help of journalists Sam Lee and Matt Hobbs, plus former City centre-back Nedum Onuoha.Sunday's game marked Pep Guardiola's 1000th as a manager, too. To celebrate that achievement, we're going back to the first ever time he was in the dugout as a head coach - with The Athletic's Pol Ballus giving us the details of his first match in charge of Barcelona B and discussing how that has shaped his career to this point.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========Following Manchester City's wins over Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to discuss the talking points from the week. How much are City happy to not have the ball if it allows them to counter-attack? And would Guardiola prefer to return to having more of the ball if the opposition drops deep?With Liverpool up next, we hear from Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap. He explains what's been going wrong for Liverpool in the last few weeks (and if those issues have been solved with wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid).As the November international break appears on the horizon, how are City doing this season in competition with their title rivals? What does this game at the weekend mean for the winner and for the loser (and both if it's a draw)?Plus, why are City so rubbish at set pieces? And what are the best City goal celebrations?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========Progress in the League Cup followed a set-back in the Premier League. David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fan Ciaran Murray and, from The Guardian, Will Unwin to discuss the victory at Swansea and the defeat at Aston Villa.It's time to talk about creativity... Erling Haaland is the focal point, but when he isn't in the team is there really so much of a problem, given three different players found the net in South Wales? But when he is in the team, is there a way to create more opportunities for some of the other players?With Bournemouth and Borussia Dortmund to come, we hear from Cherries fan and journalist Robert Santonna before Sunday's game. Plus, Stefan Buckzo from The Yellow Wall Podcast drops in to explain how things have started in the Bundesliga for City's Champions League opposition.And, in honour of Omar Marmoush's near-post thwack... What's the best near-post smashed City goal?==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Rayan Cherki Shows What City Aren’t… and What They Could Be” Manchester City are changing — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. 💙 In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we dive into City’s recent performance against Swansea and what it reveals about Pep Guardiola’s new-look side. With ten new signings, a few injury comebacks, and a squad still finding its rhythm, it’s clear this isn’t the same City that dominated the last decade. But one name stood out — Rayan Cherki. The young Frenchman lit up the match with flashes of creativity and confidence that reminded fans exactly why Pep wanted him at the Etihad. He showed not only what City aren’t right now… but what they could be in the very near future. We talk about: ⚽ City’s evolution under Pep Guardiola 💎 Rayan Cherki’s breakout performance 🔄 The club’s rebuilding phase 🔥 Why this “new City” might just surprise everyone It wasn’t a vintage night in South Wales, but there’s a growing sense that something exciting is being built. The treble-winning machine may be gone — but the next generation is starting to click. 💬 What did you think of Cherki’s performance? Drop your thoughts in the comments — do you think he’s the real deal? 👇 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to keep the blue conversation going. Let’s keep the Blue Moon rising 🌙💙 #mancity #rayancherki #manchestercity #pepguardiola #mcfc #cityzens #premierleague #cherki
Erling Haaland has officially entered the YouTube world — and we’re breaking it all down right here on the Blue Moon Botcast! 💙⚽ Welcome to Erling Haaland's first ever YouTube video! With unprecedented access, He brings you along for his daily routine to show you what its really like as a pro footballer! In his very first video, the Manchester City goal machine gives fans a full look into his daily routine — from his morning coffee to training at the CFA, his recovery sessions, ice baths, sauna time, and even a trip to a local farm where he picks up raw milk, honey, and beef (yes, seriously). We chat about everything from his pink tracksuit moment to the sweet banter with his girlfriend Isabel, his jokes with John Stones, and how this video shows the real Haaland off the pitch — focused, funny, and totally built different. Haaland even says: “People always see the matches, the goals, the celebrations — but not the hours that go into being ready for all of that.” This episode dives into what that means — and how his new YouTube channel might be the most Haaland thing ever. 💙 Join the Blue Moon family: Subscribe for more City stories, behind-the-scenes breakdowns, and fan takes every week. #ErlingHaaland #ManCity #PremierLeague #ManchesterCity #Haaland
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== A pair of 2-0 wins for Manchester City this week and David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and football commentator for the Premier League, the BBC and others Conor McNamara to review the victories against Everton and Villarreal. With Aston Villa and Swansea coming up, we hear from Frankie from All Villa No Filler to see how things are going at Villa Park. Plus we catch up with Swans fans Alex and Sam ahead of the trip to South Wales. Also, what does it mean to be a City fan in 2025? The most-successful era has come just a stone's throw away from the worst ever period, so how does that affect or influence the fan experience? Then there's a whole host of other factors that are laid at fans' doors, like ownership, sportswashing, 115, "how can we compete with this?", plastic fans, oil club... How do you navigate that? We speak to Dom Farrell about his new book that examines the City fan experience. ========== If you'd like to buy Dom's book, here is the link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glory-Days-Waifs-Strays-Manchester/dp/1785909681 And, if you'd like to come to the launch party, you can get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester-city-book-launch-with-author-dom-farrell-tickets-1731067432289 ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Savinho Steals the Show! Man City Outclass Villarreal in Europe 💙” The Blue Moon Botcast is back — and the vibes are immaculate! 💙 Manchester City made it look easy once again in the Champions League, cruising past Villarreal 2–0 at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side stay unbeaten in the group, sitting on seven points from three games — and there were plenty of talking points from this one! Rico Lewis and Savinho absolutely ran the show in the first half, combining for the opening goal — with Erling Haaland (obviously!) on hand to score for a 12th consecutive game. The man’s a machine. Then, just when you thought he’d bag all the goals again, Bernardo Silva popped up with a header from another brilliant Savinho cross. In the second half, Donnarumma pulled off some key saves to keep the clean sheet intact, and Pep’s rotation plan paid off perfectly. We’re talking tactical tweaks, standout performances, and that unstoppable City rhythm we all love. 🎙️ In this episode, we break down Player ratings and fan takes: Donnarumma – 8: Rock solid. Made a huge save in the second half and stayed switched on all night. Nunes – 8: Excellent down the flank, linked up beautifully with Lewis and Savinho early on. Dias – 7: Got booked harshly, but handled their forwards with ease. Stones – 7: Just pure class. That midfield drift? He makes it look effortless. Gvardiol – 6: A couple of sloppy moments — Pep wasn’t happy — but he’ll shake it off. Gonzalez – 7: Looked sharp, great awareness. Shame he had to hobble off. Bernardo Silva – 8: Scored and isn’t named Haaland! Worked hard at both ends. Rico Lewis – 7: Outstanding first half, faded a bit later, but still so influential. Savinho – 8: What a performance. Two assists, full of energy — electric. Doku – 6: Not quite his night. Missed an early chance and couldn’t get going. Haaland – 8: Another game, another goal. The guy’s on fire — unstoppable right now. Subs: Kovacic (for Gonzalez, 57’) – 7: Played some delicious passes through to Haaland. Reijnders (for Lewis, 72’) – 6: Loves to drive forward, maybe a bit too much sometimes. Bobb (for Doku, 72’) – 6: Didn’t have long to make an impact. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who was your Man of the Match — Haaland, Savinho, or maybe Donnarumma for that clutch save? If you’re new here, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 so you never miss a Blue Moon Botcast upload — where passion meets football talk the City way. 💙 #manchestercity #mancity #BlueMoonBotcast, #haaland #savinho #ricolewis #bernardosilva #pepguardiola #championsleague #villarreal #donnarumma #erlinghaaland
“Blue Moon Botcast – Man City vs Everton Preview” The international break is over, and Manchester City are BACK at the Etihad this weekend! 💙 In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we dive into all the latest from the City camp ahead of Saturday’s clash with Everton — including Pep Guardiola’s injury updates, who’s trained, and who’s ruled out for the big Premier League showdown. There’s good and bad news for City fans: ✅ Omar Marmoush and Rayan Aït-Nouri are back in training after long injury spells — could we see them return to the squad this weekend? ❌ But Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov have both missed training, meaning Pep might have to shuffle things in midfield and defence. We break it all down — what this means for the team, how it could affect the lineup, and whether City can keep up their winning momentum against a confident Everton side. Plus, a bit of fan chat, bold predictions, and that usual Blue Moon banter you know and love. 💬 #mancity #manchestercity #premierleague #everton #rodri #pepguardiola #marmoush #abdukodirkhusanov #aitnouri #training #football
As the international break comes to an end, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and, from MCFC Lads and the City representative on The Overlap, Luke Stanley, to discuss the upcoming games with Everton and Villarreal.Evertonian David Downie joins the show from The Blue Room podcast to discuss how things are going for the blue half of Merseyside at the beginning of this season, plus we check in with Julien from the podcast and YouTube channel Villarreal Fan TV to find out the situation for them in La Liga at the moment.With a squad that's coming back to full-fitness and plenty of in-form players, how will Pep Guardiola approach these two games? Plus, there's discussion on Erling Haaland's "All Creatures Great and Small" photos, the new fourth kit (with a chip in it) and the best flavour of crisp (if you could only eat one flavour for the rest of your life).==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🔵 Welcome back to the Blue Moon Botcast — your home for all things City, all the time! This week, we dive deep into the story everyone’s talking about during the international break — Manchester City’s 115 charges and the growing noise around when a verdict might finally drop. After a 12-week hearing that wrapped up in December 2024, reports now suggest that a decision could come as early as this month. But as always, there’s more speculation than substance — and we’re here to cut through the noise. In this episode, we break down: ⚖️ What the 115 charges actually mean 📅 Why this case has dragged on for years 🧾 The details behind the Premier League’s allegations 🗣️ Manchester City’s strong and confident response 🤐 Why the Premier League is keeping silent 💭 And, of course, what City fans should really make of it all From Etihad optimism to media hysteria, we unpack the full picture — no rumours, no agenda, just facts and City pride. 💬 Key Quote from the Episode “The club possesses a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence to prove its innocence. We look forward to this matter being put to rest once and for all.” — Manchester City Statement 🔔 Join the Blue Moon Family If you love City talk that cuts through the noise — 👉 Subscribe, hit the bell icon, and drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you think the verdict lands this month, or are we still waiting by Christmas? Let’s keep it sky blue, calm, and confident. 💙 Up the City. Always. #mancity #manchestercity #premierleague #pepguardiola #mcfc #bluemoonbotcast #epl #football #footballnews #soccer #115 #ffp #footballfinance How this content was made
After the nervy end to the 1-0 win at Brentford, David Mooney is joined by City fans Andy MacNab and Adam Monk to discuss Manchester City's recent form. The first half was dominant, the second half needed some fighting spirit... but three points is three points, so where does that leave City against their competitors this season? The victory is also Pep Guardiola's 250th in the Premier League, making him the fastest manager to hit that landmark. The Athletic's Duncan Alexander joins us to talk about that achievement. We also hear from the model Lucy Clarkson... She was the second person to play Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider series and appeared at Maine Road when the game's publisher, Eidos, were the club's shirt sponsor. We get her memories of being frozen solid, giving out the man of the match award at the Manchester Derby in November 2000. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blue Moon Botcast | Episode: “Pep’s Secret Weapons Are BACK!” Manchester City head into the October international break unbeaten in seven matches and looking stronger than ever — but here’s the crazy part… Pep Guardiola hasn’t even had his full squad yet! In this episode, we break down why City fans should be buzzing for what’s coming next. Rayan Cherki, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Abdukodir Khusanov are all set to return after the break — and that could completely transform Pep’s options. 🎯 We talk about: City’s unbeaten form heading into the break Injury updates on Cherki, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri & Khusanov Why Cherki’s creativity could make City unstoppable How Marmoush adds another goal threat beyond Haaland What Ait-Nouri brings to Pep’s system compared to Nico O’Reilly Khusanov’s case to be City’s first-choice right-back The insane attacking combinations Pep could unleash when everyone’s fit With the likes of Haaland, Foden, Doku, Savinho, Bobb, Cherki, and Marmoush all potentially available at once… City’s attack could go from dangerous to downright terrifying. 💬 Join the conversation: Do you think Cherki and Marmoush can break into Pep’s starting XI? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — and don’t forget to hit Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of the Blue Moon Botcast! #manchestercity #pepguardiola #cherki #haaland #marmoush #premierleague #mancity #abdukodirkhusanov #aitnouri
🎙️ Blue Moon Botcast — Michael Olise to Manchester City?! Pep’s Next Big Move? 🔵 Michael Olise has been linked with a huge move to Manchester City — could Pep Guardiola be lining him up as a long-term replacement for Bernardo Silva? 👀 Reports from Germany say City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all watching Olise closely at Bayern Munich, where he’s valued at around €100 million (£87 million). The 23-year-old winger has been lighting it up in Germany, and it looks like Pep might be keeping a close eye on him ahead of the next transfer window. In today’s episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: 💥 Why Manchester City are interested in Michael Olise 🔵 What his potential move could mean for Savinho’s future 💬 Bernardo Silva’s latest comments about his own future ⚽ Napoli’s interest in Matheus Nunes 🧠 How Pep could fit Olise into City’s attacking system Savinho’s just signed a new contract until 2031, Bernardo Silva has hinted he’s already made a decision on his future, and now City are being linked with Olise — could this be the next big reshuffle in Pep’s attacking plans? Join the conversation, Blues! 💬 👇 Let us know in the comments: Would you take Michael Olise at Manchester City? And if so — who would he replace? If you enjoyed the update, make sure to hit 👍 like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a Blue Moon Botcast episode. #mancity #transfernews #michaelolise #bernardosilva #savinho #matheusnunes #pepguardiola #manchestercity
After an agonising last-minute equaliser in Monaco (with a fair bit of controversy thrown in), David Mooney is joined by City fan Dan Burke and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell, to discuss Manchester City's victory over Burnley and their draw in the Champions League. Did the scorelines of each game tell the whole story? Possibly not.Erling Haaland's brace against Burnley made him the Premier League's top-scoring Norwegian, so we take a look at all of the other players that have played City who are their country's leading marksman in the top flight (and we discuss some of our favourite goals by them).Then, as City travel to Brentford, before the international break, we hear from Mike Johnston from The Ealing Road podcast to find out about their start to the season - plus we look ahead to the match and what we want to see from Pep Guardiola's side.We also take some time out to mention some awful refereeing decisions from the past, plus look at Bernardo Silva's pre-match comments about his future.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🔥 Was Manchester City Written Off Too Early in This Season’s Title Race? 🔥 Manchester City smashed Burnley 5-1 at the Etihad, and suddenly the conversation has changed. Pep Guardiola’s new-look squad – with big names like Donnarumma, Cherki, and Reijnders coming in – is starting to click. After back-to-back defeats to Spurs and Brighton, many thought City were out of the title picture. But three strong results later, including this demolition job against Burnley, the Blues look like they’re finding their groove again. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: ⚽ City’s 5-1 statement win over Burnley 🔄 How Pep’s rebuild is shaping the team’s new identity 🧠 Pep’s tactical shift vs Arsenal – pragmatism over perfection 💔 Life after legends: KDB, Gundogan, and Walker moving on 🏆 And the big question… can City really challenge Liverpool and Arsenal for the Premier League title? Pep himself said after the Burnley game: “We are creating a good team spirit with the backroom staff and players. We finished with late goals. It was tough. In the second half, we found the goals and it was miles better in the last 20 minutes.” The energy’s back. The spirit’s back. But is the title race back on for City? 💙 Let us know what YOU think in the comments: Have people written City off too soon, or is it still Liverpool and Arsenal’s race to lose? If you enjoy the Blue Moon Botcast, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a debate. Up the Blues! #mancity #manchestercity #burnley #arsenal #liverpool #premierleague #pepguardiola
🚨 Blue Moon Botcast – Transfer Special! 🚨 Pep Guardiola has dropped a bombshell – reports from Spain claim he’s personally asked the Manchester City board to sign PSG’s Joao Neves as the long-term heir to Rodri. City are even preparing a massive £105m offer for the 20-year-old Portuguese wonderkid. But here’s the twist: Rodri is finally getting back to his brilliant best after his ACL injury. Against Napoli in the Champions League, he completely ran the show with 109 touches, 92% pass completion, 6 duels won, 3 key passes, and 6 defensive actions. He looked like the Rodri we all know and love. 💙 So the big question is: should City really go all in for Neves — who’s already being called “special” and “destined for the very top” — or should we stick with Rodri as our midfield king? In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we dive into: ⚽ Rodri’s brilliant performance vs Napoli ⚽ Why Pep is already planning for a successor ⚽ The HUGE £105m bid for Joao Neves ⚽ How Neves stacks up statistically against Rodri ⚽ Whether PSG would even let him go 👉 Comment below, Blues: Would you want Joao Neves at City, or is Rodri still untouchable? If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE with fellow City fans! 💙 Up the Blues! 💙 #mancity #manchestercity #pepguardiola #rodri #joaoneves #transfer #football
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Manchester City came within minutes of a massive win at the Emirates before Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal made it 1-1 — but the big story wasn’t the scoreline, it was the rise of Nico O’Reilly. Thrown in at left-back against Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke, the 20-year-old midfielder turned defender delivered a performance that had City fans buzzing. He wasn’t dribbled past once, won 4 of his 6 duels, made 6 clearances, and looked like he’d been playing the position for years. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: 🔵 City’s performance vs Arsenal — why Pep’s tactics nearly stole all 3 points 🌟 Nico O’Reilly’s standout game and why fans are calling him “unreal” and “generational” 📊 The stats that back up his incredible display 👀 Whether O’Reilly could become a starter — and even push for an England call-up ⚽ Comparisons with Phil Foden and City’s next generation of homegrown stars City fans online couldn’t stop raving about him: 👉 “Nico O’Reilly was absolutely unreal.” 👉 “Underrated is an understatement…” 👉 “Nico O’Reilly, I’m so unbelievably moved.” Is this the start of something special? Has Pep unearthed another gem from the academy? #mancity #manchestercity #mcfc #premierleague
⚽️ Blue Moon Botcast: Man City Injury Update ⚽️ Erling Haaland, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, and Mateo Kovacic — Pep Guardiola has given updates on all of them after City’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal. From Haaland’s back problem to Marmoush’s knee injury, here’s everything you need to know about who’s out, when they’re back, and how it could affect City’s title push. 👉 Will Haaland be fit for Burnley? 👉 When is Kovacic finally returning? 👉 How bad are the injuries to Ait-Nouri, Cherki, and Marmoush? We break it all down on this week’s Blue Moon Botcast — with a mix of news, fan reaction, and a bit of fun along the way. 🔵 Up the Blues! #mancity #mcfc #manchestercity #haaland #erlinghaaland #cherki #marmoush #aitnouri #injury #premierleague #mateokovacic
Back-to-back wins for Manchester City appears to have brought the confidence back ahead of a tricky tie with Arsenal. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from The City Ramble podcast, Amos Murphy, as we reflect on wins over Manchester United and Napoli. After Phil Foden's performance across the two games, we focus on his return to form - plus we take a look at some other times that players have kissed the City badge in celebration. Erling Haaland is in the spotlight, too, with a selection of fine finishes this week... it seems like he's feeling inevitable in front of goal again? Then, with Arsenal next up, we speak to Gunners fan Michael Keshani about their start to the season. And Matt Shaw from the podcast And He Takes That Chance joins us to explain how Huddersfield have been getting on recently, ahead of City's trip there in the League Cup. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🔵 Blue Moon Botcast – Manchester City 0-2 Napoli Recap ⚽ Manchester City kicked off their Champions League campaign with a convincing 2-0 win over Napoli, thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down the five biggest lessons from the match. Phil Foden pulled the strings in midfield with a stunning assist and another top-class performance, proving once again why he’s becoming central to Pep Guardiola’s plans. Erling Haaland showed his usual ruthlessness in front of goal, while Jeremy Doku danced through defenders to cap off a brilliant night. Rodri was his usual Rolls-Royce self in midfield, while Tijjani Reijnders is still a work in progress. We’ll talk about: ✅ Phil Foden’s growing influence in City’s attack ✅ Jeremy Doku’s rise as a future superstar ✅ Haaland’s inevitable goalscoring form ✅ Rodri’s dominance and importance to Pep’s system ✅ Reijnders’ development and what comes next With Arsenal up next in the Premier League, City are building momentum at just the right time. 💬 Let us know in the comments: who was your Man of the Match vs Napoli? If you enjoyed this analysis, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss a new episode of the Blue Moon Botcast! #mancity #manchestercity #championsleague #ucl #napoli #rodri #haaland #erlinghaaland #jeremydoku #philfoden #tijjanireijnders
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to look ahead to the matches with Manchester United and Napoli this week. After two defeats in a row, City go into the Derby looking to bounce back against a United team that has also had a bit of a slow start to the season.Jay Mottershead from The Stretford Paddock gives insight into how Ruben Amorim's side are playing at the moment, while we also hear all about Napoli from Henry Bell and Michele Borelli from the podcast In The Shadow of Vesuvio. There's also the return of a certain Kevin De Bruyne this week, too.Also this week, we'll hear from the football finance expert Kieran Maguire from the Price of Football podcast. That's after the news that City and the Premier League have come to a settlement on the second Associated Party Transactions case.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
⚽ Blue Moon Botcast | Man City’s Player of the Month Controversy ⚽ Manchester City fans are scratching their heads after Tijjani Reijnders was named Etihad Player of the Month – despite only really shining in one game. With City sitting 13th in the Premier League after just three matches, fans are questioning how Reijnders managed to beat Erling Haaland and John Stones to the award. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: 🔹 City’s shaky start to the season (1 win, 2 losses) 🔹 Reijnders’ form – from Wolves hero to Spurs & Brighton struggler 🔹 Why fans think Haaland or Stones were robbed 🔹 Pep’s belief in Reijnders & why patience might be needed 🔹 How his international break with the Netherlands went (spoiler: not great) 🔹 And of course, plenty of cheeky fan banter along the way! Is this the most baffling Player of the Month award City have ever given out? Should we just cancel the award when no one deserves it? Or is this just part of Reijnders’ growing pains as he settles into Pep’s system? 👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments – who do YOU think should have won Player of the Month? 💙 Don’t forget to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more City fan takes every week on the Blue Moon Botcast. #mancity #tijjanireijnders #manchestercity #premierleague #playerofthemonth
Manchester City head into the Manchester derby in full crisis mode. Pep Guardiola could be without up to 10 first-team players for the clash at Old Trafford, with injuries piling up across defence, midfield, and attack. From John Stones and Phil Foden to Joško Gvardiol and Rayan Cherki, City’s squad is stretched thin ahead of one of the biggest games of the season. In this episode of the Blue Moon Botcast, we break down: The full list of injuries and return dates 🩼 Who Pep can realistically call on for the derby ⚔️ How City might line up if half the squad is missing 📋 Whether Haaland and the EDS kids can still get the job done 💥 Why United’s shaky defence could still give City hope 🙌 With the derby, Champions League, and Arsenal all on the horizon, it’s a season-defining week for the Blues. 🔵 Subscribe for more City talk, match previews, and fan rants. 💬 Drop your predictions for the derby in the comments! #mancity #manchesterderby #derby #manchestercity #manchesterunited #premierleague #pepguardiola #manunited #mcfc #injury
Welcome back to the Blue Moon Botcast! 💙 In this episode, we dive straight into Manchester City’s rocky start to the new season. Three games in, two defeats, and a lot of those same old problems from last year are creeping back into Pep Guardiola’s plans. We’ll chat about: ⚽ City’s sluggish start – Spurs and Brighton causing us headaches. ⚽ Injuries piling up again (seriously, are we cursed?!). ⚽ Pep’s “still pre-season” excuse – fair point or just cover-up? ⚽ Why Rodri looked knackered, Foden’s in-and-out role, and new signings still finding their feet. ⚽ Whether £175m in transfers has really fixed anything at all. There’s banter, there’s frustration, and of course, there’s hope (because we’re City fans—we can’t help ourselves). Is it déjà vu all over again, or will Pep and the lads turn it around once the squad’s fit? 👉 Hit play and join the conversation, Blues! Drop your thoughts in the comments: are injuries our biggest problem again, or is there something deeper going wrong? #pepguardiola #mancity #manchestercity #premierleague
After a second defeat in two games, David Mooney is joined by Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News and City fan KC to try and work out what went wrong (and what needs fixing) from the trip to Brighton. The discuss how the game changed on a series of substitutions and how it was almost like there were two different Manchester City teams at the Amex... One that played the first hour and one that lost in the final half-hour. With the transfer window now closed and with it being one of the more chaotic ones that City have had in recent years, we look at the size of the squad overhaul and the change in faces that has happened over the last couple of months. And, as Ederson leaves and Gianluigi Donnarumma joins, The Athletic's Jon Mackenzie speaks to the show about how City's build-up and possession (and out-of-possession) play might change over the course of this season. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========After Manchester City's first defeat of the season, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and by Joe Butterfield from The City Ramble podcast to discuss what went wrong against Tottenham. They look at City playing through pressure, controlling the middle of the pitch, finishing chances and the goalkeepers.Since there's been a lot of panic about the first loss, too, we take a look at the times when City have had a successful season despite a set-back in one of their opening two games... and there are some very memorable seasons where that's happened.Ryan Adsett from Talk Seagulls joins the show to discuss Brighton, ahead of City's trip to the Amex on Saturday. What can they expect from their opposition and what would we like to see for City to bounce back?Plus, we've got reaction to the Champions League draw, as BBC analysis suggests City have been given the fourth-hardest set of fixtures out of anyone in the competition.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!==========After an opening day 4-0 victory at Wolves, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from One Football, Dan Burke to discuss the performance. They look at Tijjani Reijnders on his excellent debut, plus also how the other new signings were bedding in. And there's a look at the wing options, with Oscar Bobb also proving to have an exciting impact on his return.With Spurs coming up this weekend, we catch up with Jack from Rule the Roost (before the news broke that Eze could be heading to Arsenal instead of Tottenham) to find out how their season is looking so far. Plus, with the hoodoo Spurs have had over City in recent years, we take a look at some of City's bogey teams.Then, after some brilliant debuts last weekend, we also pick out Best City Debuts XI.==========To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcastAnd why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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