Can the Manchester City academy produce a Ballon D'or WINNER? | Talking City

The 2026 World Cup is still a year away and the Talking City podcast is already predicting who will score the most goals at the tournament in North America. It will not come as a surprise that Tyrone Marshall believes Erling Haaland could "easily" win the Golden Boot for Norway next year, after he secured their place in the tournament against Italy last night. He tells Alex James about the prolific striker's immense workload this season - where he could play over 70 games for club and country - and a night of contrasts for Haaland and his City teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was between the sticks for Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall chat Nico O'Reilly's England debut, the unexpected Man City pairing catching the eye and the Etihad getting an England Euro 2028 game.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City’s 3-0 win against Liverpool, praise Jeremy Doku’s electrifying performance and assess a title race that has suddenly come alive.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund, reflect on the brilliance of Phil Foden and look ahead to a huge game against Liverpool. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s victory over Bournemouth, dispel the Erling Haaland myth, and look ahead to Dortmund in the Champions League.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pathway from the City academy to the first team has produced exciting talents over the years, including current stars Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly. Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, direct from the press box ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth round win at Swansea, shares his thoughts with Alex James on the emerging prospects at the Etihad. He also discusses the differences between the previous academy director Jason Wilcox and "data-driven" current director Thomas Krucken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at City’s defeat to Aston Villa, examine the selection calls that Pep perhaps got wrong, and look ahead to Swansea in the Carabao Cup.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on the victory over Everton, the form of Nico O'Reilly and goals of Erling Haaland and why Villarreal away is a must-win. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski get ready for the return of the Premier League and look ahead to City’s clash with Everton, worry about Rodri’s fitness and discuss who really is the first-choice left-back now. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex James and Tyrone Marshall talk about Jack Grealish's success at Everton and his City future. while the Liverpool Echo's Everton reporter Chris Beesley joins us for a chat about the England international. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/talkingcity Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices