Why City lost FA Cup final | Truth over Pep exit rumours | Alternative Player of the Year awards

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss how England can move on from their underwhelming Euro 2024 start by using Phil Foden in his right position, and look at the progress of City’s 14 players on international duty this summer. With the knockout stages starting to take shape, the prospect of some exciting meetings between City players comes into view. And with two players set for an early Euros exit, we look at how Pep Guardiola’s squad is shaping up for the pre-season tour which begins in less than a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss the enduring puzzle of Kalvin Phillips after Gareth Southgate brought the Manchester City midfielder’s absence up as a reason for England’s struggling performances at Euro 2024. Despite his limited impact under Pep Guardiola, is there a case to be made that both City and England are missing the player Phillips was? There’s also talk of Phil Foden’s improved performance for England and what Julian Alvarez’s goals for Argentina this summer could do for his prospects of a move away from City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski plot Manchester City’s latest Premier League title bid after the fixtures were released, discussing a tricky start, a nightmare run to start 2025, and a run-in that gives them an advantage over Liverpool and Arsenal. They also dissect Phil Foden’s quiet performance for England at Euro 2024, as well as Nathan Ake’s surprising game for the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Tyrone Marshall discuss Kevin De Bruyne’s revelation that he could move to Saudi Arabia this summer, the importance of Stefan Ortega’s new contract, and whether Joao Cancelo could be set for a sensational return to City. With Euro 2024 starting this weekend, they also make their predictions and preview England’s chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss how Manchester City are shaping up ahead of a busy summer that will include a transfer window, their US tour and plenty of international commitments for their stars. There’s also a big decision for Jack Grealish this week after a difficult year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s disappointing FA Cup final defeat, why it was important to parade the Premier League trophy around Manchester, and they look back over the season to decide their Player of the Year and other alternative awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall is joined by chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst and chief City writer Simon Bajowski to look ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s brilliant final day win vs West Ham to seal a fourth-straight title, how the Blues overcame Arsenal to win the league, and whether a guilty verdict from the Premier League could actually tempt Pep Guardiola to STAY at the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Stefan Ortega’s heroics at Tottenham, Ederson’s injury and where that leaves both goalkeepers, and how City will approach their final day showdown with West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Josko Gvardiol’s exceptional scoring record, why Erling Haaland was great at Fulham despite THAT miss, and what has happened to John Stones - plus a look ahead to the crunch showdown at Tottenham this week. Description: 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices