Talking City Podcast
1) Starter for TEN: RUTHLESS City graduates don't hold back against Exeter
Alex James and Simon Bajkowski look back at Manchester City's staggering 10-1 win against Exeter in the FA Cup Third Round. With many City graduates playing in the high-scoring game, Si argues that t...Show More
2) "A real student of the game": Can Semenyo's arrival lift City after tough week?
Simon Bajkowski joins Alex James to discuss the positive impact Antoine Semenyo could make on the "tired" squad, Pep's selection over the congested fixture list, and whether United under a new caretak...Show More
3) "SUCKER PUNCH for tired City": the biggest concern has to be the Premier League
Simon Bajkowski and Alex James discuss City's disappointing draws against Chelsea and Sunderland, as well as how Pep Guardiola could handle injuries to key players such as Ruben Dias and Aymeric Lapor...Show More
4) Second coming of Rodri? Who makes it to Si and Alex's top of the class for 2025?
Simon Bajkowski and Alex James wrap up the year with a reflection on the 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest and what awaits Manchester City in 2026. With Pep Guardiola's side still "going hard in all ...Show More
Second coming of Rodri? Who makes it to Si and Alex's top of the class for 2025?
31:42 | Dec 31st, 2025
5) Pep weighs in on Christmas at City | Is Semenyo the perfect gift for Guardiola?
Is Pep Guardiola in the festive mood? His squad could well be receiving a lump of coal in their stocking from the City boss, despite their 3-0 win against West Ham. Simon Bajkowski tells Alex James a...Show More
Pep weighs in on Christmas at City | Is Semenyo the perfect gift for Guardiola?
29:53 | Dec 23rd, 2025
6) Pep Guardiola exit rumours HURT Manchester City and benefit Chelsea | Talking City
Directly afterwards Pep Guardiola's press conference, where the City manager addressed rumours around his future, Simon Bajkowski is not impressed. He tells Alex James about his doubts over the rumou...Show More
Pep Guardiola exit rumours HURT Manchester City and benefit Chelsea | Talking City
26:52 | Dec 19th, 2025
7) "Most MOMENTUM in the title race?" Palace win | Brentford preview
Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham reflect on City’s 3-0 win against Crystal Palace, the state of the Premier League title race and preview the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Brentford on Wednesday....Show More
8) Madrid MASTERCLASS with Manchester City ready to challenge on all fronts
Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on City's impressive win over Real Madrid and look ahead to the trip to Crystal Palace as talk of challenging for the title ramps up. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ...Show More
9) Can Manchester City bring the "fear factor" against embattled Xabi Alonso?
Can Pep Guardiola pile on the pressure on Xabi Alonso when Manchester City travel to the Bernabéu on Wednesday? Speaking from Madrid, Tyrone Marshall tells Alex James about whether City bring "a fear...Show More
10) "A bit of DARK ARTS from City": reaction to 3-2 win against Leeds United
Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham reflect on City’s 3-2 win against Leeds United, take a look at what went wrong, praise Phil Foden and look ahead to the trip to Fulham on Tuesday night. EXCLUSIVE N...Show More