The Official Man City Podcast

Our incredibly talented young midfielder is the latest guest on the Official Man City Podcast...

Despite only turning 19 earlier this month, the Moroccan is experienced and wise well beyond his years.

He shone for Lille last season as they qualified for the Champions League before playing a central role in his national side’s run to the quarter-finals of the summer’s World Cup.

And now he’s adjusting well to his life at his new home, having already played seven times for Enzo Maresca’s side.

Remarkably composed on the ball and surprisingly strong off it, Bouaddi is a central midfielder with all the attributes required to spend a long time at the very top table.

In this conversation with hosts George Kelsey and Holly Percival, he speaks about his journey to this point and the transition to life in England.

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Lionesses star Beth Mead is the next guest on the Official Man City Podcast...

One of our exciting summer signings from Arsenal, the 31-year-old, who scored 77 goals in 78 games for former club Sunderland, is an icon of the women’s game.

She arrived at City following an illustrious career that spans a little over a decade.

During that time she also solidified a place in Sarina Wiegman’s England side and earned 81 caps with 12 honours to her name across club and country, including the 2025 Euros.

In this open conversation with hosts George Kelsey and Holly Percival, Mead talks about a BBQ with the England manager and her favourite Tiramisu spot in Manchester!

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England international Elliot Anderson is the next star guest on the Official Man City Podcast!

Our summer signing from Nottingham Forest has hit the ground running in Manchester, playing a starring role as Enzo Maresca’s side set a stall out in the Premier League and Champions League.

His high energy, combative style off the ball perfectly accompanies a guile and eye for an pass on it, with the boss suggesting Anderson can be a very important player for a long time to come.

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An exciting summer signing from Chelsea, the 27-year-old is an experienced England international and serial winner.

A key part of Chelsea’s dominant era under Emma Hayes and then Sonia Bompastor, Charles played 177 times for the west London side between 2020 and 2026.

During that time, she nailed down a place in Sarina Wiegman’s England squads and earned 34 caps including winning Euro 2025 and reaching the final of the 2023 World Cup.

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With the World Cup taking centre stage, we're pressing pause for a little while. Enjoy the football, soak it all in, and we'll be back before you know it.

When the new season rolls around, so will we, with fresh stories, new guests, and plenty more to talk about.

See you soon, and thanks for listening!

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Talented youngster Sverre Nypan is the latest guest on the Official Man City podcast...

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder sits down with presenter George Kelsey for a chat on all things football.

Starting with his childhood and route into a sporting lifestyle, Nypan then delves deep into how he lives his life in Manchester and who he is away from the pitch.

It’s a fascinating listen from a teenager who speaks with experience and wisdom way beyond his years.

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"A Club Built For Success" Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says Manchester City is a club designed and built to win. After a record-breaking decade under Pep Guardiola’s management - that added an incredible 20 major trophies to the already glittering list of trophy wins under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini - the challenge now is to build on and extend City’s remarkable period of sustained success. And in a wide-ranging interview during his annual end-of-season reflection, the Chairman said he was confident City’s success would continue and the guiding principles that underpin the Club would remain exactly the same. Furthermore, he said that the drive and desire to be successful and to win silverware was now firmly embedded and ingrained into every facet of the Club from the very top echelons down.

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After a decade of unprecedented success, Pep has called time on his magical time in charge having guided the Club to an astonishing 20 major honours alongside an avalanche of record-breaking achievements.

Guardiola will rightly go down as City’s greatest-ever manager and one of the most transformative and defining leaders in global football history.

And, for his final assignment before signing off from the Etihad, Pep sat down for an in-depth reflection with lifelong City fan and global music legend Noel Gallagher.

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A moment of magic from Antoine Semenyo was enough for City to beat Chelsea 1-0 and win the 2025/26 FA Cup at Wembley.

With 20 minutes remaining in a tight and tense final, the Ghana international instinctively turned Erling Haaland’s cross beyond Robert Sanchez for one of the great FA Cup final goals.

City weathered the Chelsea fightback to seal an eighth FA Cup in our history.

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City reduced Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points with a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.

City dominated from start to finish - save for the odd Palace attack - and went into the break with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush giving Pep Guardiola’s side a two-goal lead.

Savinho added a late third to make it 3-0 in what was an enjoyable evening for a City team that will now look forward to this weekend’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

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England and City keeper James Trafford is the latest guest on our official podcast...

The 23-year-old sits down with presenters Sam Cox and George Kelsey to discuss everything from his best friends enjoying London life ahead of a Wembley showpiece to being asked at Accrington if he’d ever stopped a shot before!

Loan moves, a trial at City aged 12 to being in the 2021 Champions League final squad and then at Accrington Stanley three weeks later, Trafford’s recollections are colourful and engaging.

All the above plus how his love of idol Petr Cech ended in him trying to purchase a protective skull cap - and loads more!

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City kept up the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race after a 3-0 win over Brentford.

Pep Guardiola’s Blues moved to within two points of the Gunners with three games remaining now for both teams.

Second half goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and substitute Omar Marmoush ensured the vital victory in front of 52,489 fans at the Etihad.

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The 27-year-old joined the Club in January 2026 from Portland Thorns, where she’d forged a reputation as one of the finest midfielders in world football.

She’s since enjoyed an excellent start to life at City, with Sam discussing those initial months in Manchester and her standout display in a 3-0 win at Old Trafford back in March.

Speaking with hosts George Kelsey and Sam Cox, our midfielder also provides an insight into some of the players she admires in her position and how her experience in the college game has benefited her to this day.

There’s also some chat about irrational fears, and how a prank pulled by her brother as a child sealed hers for life!

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Erling Haaland's second-half strike fired City to a priceless 2-1 Etihad win over leaders Arsenal and within three points of the Premier League summit.

Amidst a raucous Etihad backdrop, Rayan Cherki had fired City into a 16th minute lead after bamboozling the Gunners defence with a sublime piece of skill before drilling home a sweetly struck shot.

We dive into the tactical battle, where City found the edge against a resilient Arsenal, and discuss what this result means for the run-in as the gap at the top tightens. Is the momentum now swinging back to City? And how damaging could this defeat be for Arsenal’s title hopes?

Plus, standout performances, key moments, and what both sides need to do next as the Premier League race takes another dramatic turn.

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Big win on the road as City cruise past Chelsea 3–0 at Stamford Bridge. Nico O’Reilly, Guehi and Doku on the scoresheet, with a dominant second half performance sealing it.

We get into how City took control and what it means as the gap to Arsenal is cut to six points.

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City forward Lauren Hemp is the latest star in the Official Man City Podcast hotseat...

The Club’s prolific forward appears on the podcast for the second time in yet another fantastic episode.

Sitting down with George Kelsey and Sam Cox, the Lioness discusses a variety of topics as Andrée Jeglertz’s side enter the business end of the Barclays Women’s Super League campaign.

Our number 11 talks through her iconic celebration against Manchester United at the Etihad, adapting to a new manager, City’s ruthlessness this season and so much more...

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Bernardo Silva returns to the podcast to talk life at Manchester City, reflecting on the moments that have defined his time at the club.

He discusses the rivalry with Liverpool and Arsenal, what those games are really like from inside the dressing room, and how they’ve pushed City to improve. Bernardo also shares his thoughts on the new players in the squad and the potential they bring.

Plus, he looks back on some of his favourite memories in sky blue and what continues to drive the team forward.

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A tough point away at West Ham this weekend.

A strong start from the Blue saw us go 1-0 up but West Ham equalised soon after.

The 2nd half saw City pushing for a winner but unfortunately only coming away with a point.

Listen as we analyse the points shared at the London Stadium.

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City striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw is the latest player in the Official Man City Podcast hotseat!

The Club’s leading women’s scorer of all-time is back for her second appearance and it’s yet another brilliant episode.

Sitting down with George Kelsey and Liam Loftus, the Jamaican international discusses a variety of topics before Andrée Jeglertz’s side enter the business end of the Barclays Women’s Super League campaign.

The clinical forward talks her latest milestones, teammates, Jade Rose, ambitions and so much more

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Success on the road at St James' Park in the FA Cup 5th Round.

After a strong start from Newcastle the Blues hit back with Savinho before half time to make it 1-1.

The 2nd half saw City secure their place in the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup with an Omar Marmoush brace!

Listen as we analyse a solid performance on the road from City, seeing us go into the hat for the FA Cup Quarter Finals!

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