Talking City - Manchester City podcast

It might have felt like "doom and gloom" on Saturday after the 2-0 loss against Manchester United, but there is still room for optimism, according to Simon Bajkowski.

Speaking from Norway, ahead of City's trip to Bodø/Glimt, Simon reflects on the derby defeat with Alex James.

They discuss the form of the top 6 in the Premier League, City's transfer policy in January, and the acquisition of Marc Guéhi to bolster the defensive ranks.

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Whilst the two competing halves of Manchester will be fighting for victory on Saturday, our City and United podcasts have teamed up for a derby special.

Talking City's Simon Bajkowski is joined by Tyrone Marshall from Manchester is Red to see whether their podcast will live up to its name this weekend.

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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 the development of youngsters at the Etihad is "no longer a stick to beat" City with.

They also look tentatively ahead to the Manchester derby and respond to the online chatter around Oscar Bobb.

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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 caretaker manager can surprise City in the Manchester derby.

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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 Laporte.

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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Alex James.

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