Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

Sam Roscoe is back to preside over Gaz and Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports, as the panel look back over two routine Manchester City wins. In the week where City's performances have been top notch, it's unfortunate that the officiating and the tough challenges that have been flying in on their players have hit the headlines - we're looking at how there has been a raft more of red-card-worthy tackles that have all been leniently punished. Would VAR have solved the issues? We're looking at the improvement in Raheem Sterling and at how Kevin De Bruyne continues to raise the bar week-on-week to the point that nobody is noticing that he's consistently brilliant. After Bernardo Silva's thunderbolt was disallowed at Cardiff, David Mooney is looking at some of City's more memorable goals that never were, while Howard Hockin takes on the internet trolls who like to comment on any club's size compared to others. We look at the transfer window and assess how well City have done in their business this January.

Manchester City got back on track in the Premier League with a win over Newcastle and they made their first final under Pep Guardiola, too - all in all, not a bad week. David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin and Richard Burns to chew the fat of the last seven days. In all of the good results, we're asking if there's an issue with the defence after no clean sheets in the last six and none since New Year's Eve, while we're also looking at John Stones after his hit-and-miss performances since his return from injury. Sergio Aguero gets yet more praise after his goals, and we take a look at how Oleksandr Zinchenko has settled in at left back. Sam Roscoe's been looking at all of City's perfect hat-tricks in the Premier League, after Aguero netted with left foot, right foot and head against Newcastle - while David Mooney speaks to former City defender Rae Ingram about his time at Maine Road and his battle with suspected ME and Meningitis. We look ahead to games with Cardiff and West Brom, and we also squeeze in some discussion on City's unsung heroes this season.

After Manchester City's first defeat of the season, David Mooney is joined in the Blue Moon Podcast studio by City fans Helen Powell and Nic Unsworth to discuss one hell of a weekend. We're looking from back to front at the team in their loss at Liverpool, discussing why so many players had an off-day and just what the Blues have to do to get a win at Anfield. Should John Stones have had a foul for the second goal? Should Ederson have just booted it out of play? What did City's near-comeback say about this team compared to previous ones? What did Martin Tyler mean by "payback"? We try to provide some answers. Speaking of situations that need clearing up, Sam Lee from Goal.com gives us the reasons why the Alexis Sanchez deal fell through and we give our reaction to the news, while we also look ahead to games with Newcastle and Bristol City. Howard Hockin gets brought back down to earth, while we're also asking about City fan meltdowns - and considering which City player is the most likely to eat worms. Don't ask.

David Mooney is joined by Goal's Sam Lee, ESPN's Jonathan Smith, the Manchester Evening News's James Robson and The Sun's Martin Blackburn to look at the latest developments of the Alexis Sanchez transfer to Manchester City. It's understood Arsenal want to sell the player and he'd like to play for Pep Guardiola - but could a disagreement on the price allow Manchester United to steal in? Will City meet Arsenal's demands to stop that happening or are they prepared to walk away? The journalists at Pep Guardiola's press conference give us the latest news.

A week of cup comebacks is the talking point for Sam Roscoe and his guests Kieran Clarke and ESPN's Jonathan Smith. The team look back at Manchester City's FA Cup victory over Burnley and their EFL Cup success against Bristol City, focusing on how Sergio Aguero has returned to form to impact on the games. We're assessing John Stones's return from injury after he's had an eventful set of matches, while some smooth play from Ilkay Gundogan gets the panel fawning, too. We're discussing rotated sides and how well the fringe players have stepped up to the mark, while David Mooney takes a look at the issue of ticket prices after Vincent Kompany's comments on how cheaper entrance fees may improve atmospheres. We preview the trip to Liverpool - where City have won once since 1981! - and we're looking at how Anfield has become such a bogey ground for the Blues. Throw in some transfer talk on Alexis Sanchez and some thoughts on empty seats and improved players and you have yourself another action-packed show.

David Mooney takes charge of the first show of 2018 and he's joined by Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports and Andy Hampson from the Press Association to look at Manchester City's dip in form… as they drop points for only the second time this season. As well as the games with Crystal Palace and Watford to analyse, the team look at Sergio Aguero's situation at the club and his relationship with Pep Guardiola, while we also assess the impact the return of John Stones had on the defence. David Mooney's speaking to former Premier League referee Mark Halsey to look at the red card challenges that have been missed by officials in the last few weeks, while Howard Hockin reviews 2017 and looks ahead to 2018. Stan from the One Stream in Bristol podcast joins us to preview the coming game with Bristol City in the League Cup, while we also cast an eye forward to the FA Cup tie with Burnley. There's even time to squeeze in some discussion on the transfer window, Johnny Evans, and Alexis Sanchez.

For the last podcast of 2017, the team review Manchester City's wins over Newcastle and Bournemouth. We're looking at how Pep Guardiola has got the side playing so well, with the ability to dig in deep when it's really needed. How much has Nicolas Otamendi improved, in light of his superb goal line clearance at St James' Park, and his superb passing and positional play all season? Are City's players being targeted by thuggish challenges after yet another one was missed by the officials? And what's going on behind the scenes with Sergio Aguero, as all seems well away from the pitch - even though he's been scoring on it? Guillem Ballague gives us his thoughts on how Guardiola has shaped this team into what it is and how far they can go under the Catalan's tutelage, while David Mooney looks at all of the records City have broken in their impressive start to the season. We cast an eye forward to games against Crystal Palace and Watford, and we discuss City's January transfer options with another injury to Vincent Kompany and now that Virgil Van Dijk has agreed terms with Liverpool.

It's Christmas! And who'd have thought Manchester City would STILL be on the winning run they are, now up to 16 games in the Premier League. Joining David Mooney in the studio to discuss this week's talking points is Paul Atherton and John Hay. We're analysing how City made Tottenham look like an average team, focusing on the high pressing and the creativity in Pep Guardiola's side. Kevin De Bruyne is coming into his own, while we also look at the impact of Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling. Refereeing decisions are hot on the agenda after Leicester's penalty in the Carabao Cup and after Harry Kane and Dele Alli didn't see red, but we're also discussing diving - why has it crept into City's game in the last few weeks? Sam Roscoe casts his eye over City's previous title-winning seasons to see how they'd done at Christmas, while Howard Hockin takes on the latest round of jibes towards the club. We look ahead to games with Bournemouth and Newcastle, and also squeeze in some discussion on contract renewals.

Another week, another set of records broken - and Sam Roscoe is joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and Goal's Sam Lee to discuss how Manchester City earned the top-flight's best ever winning run. We're looking at the improvement David Silva has shown this season, we're analysing the defensive situation with another injury to Vincent Kompany, and we're celebrating Emerson's reactions following two brilliant saves this week. We've reaction from the victories over Manchester United and Swansea and asking if the title is done and dusted already. David Mooney has been following the story of Tunnelgate and looking into how that situation blew up after the Manchester Derby, while he's also been speaking to Mandy Henry from Premier League Productions to discuss the season so far. We look ahead to games with Tottenham and Leicester, and take a look at who could be City's biggest transfer targets in January.

It's Manchester Derby week and David Mooney is joined in the studio by the big hitters in Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports and Simon Mullock, chief football writer at the Sunday Mirror, to discuss all the ins and outs of the last seven days. The panel look at City's ability to break down a team that's parking the bus, which may or may not come in handy this week, along with their vulnerability at set pieces without John Stones in the side. We take a look at City's performance in Ukraine against Shakhtar and who impressed in a rotated team and who didn't. Ahead of the trips to Old Trafford and Swansea, we analyse how Pep Guardiola can take maximum points and keep the gap at the top as impressive as it is, while Howard Hockin explains why he hates facing the most hated rivals. Tom Green's been delving deep into Phil Foden's development at City, with the help of Esteemed Kompany vlogger Steven McInnerney, and we squeeze in a question about Alexis Sanchez.

David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fans Kieran Clarke and Rob Toole to discuss the hot topics of the week. On the agenda is Raheem Sterling's late-goal record this season, questions on how City can break down stubborn defences, and how Pep Guardiola has got the team playing in his style right up until the last kick of the match - as we review the tough 2-1 wins over Huddersfield and Southampton. We're also discussing the manager's 'praise' of Nathan Redmond, Benjamin Mendy's quick-hop to join in with the celebrations on Wednesday, and how David Silva took everybody's breath away on social media. Ex-City midfielder Jim Whitley chats to the show about how he's ended up playing Sammy Davis Jr, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra after his playing career ended. We're looking ahead to games with West Ham and Shakhtar Donetsk, catching up with James Cooper from Sky Sports News to get his take on what's changed between this season and last, and we question why no City player wore the rainbow laces for the anti-homophobia campaign against Huddersfield.

Sam Roscoe chairs the debate between ESPN's Jonathan Smith and Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan as the pair chew the fat over the last week at Manchester City. Should Vincent Kompany have been sent off at Leicester? How has the last week shown that Raheem Sterling progressed immensely this season? Will City cope without John Stones? Just how hard did Kevin De Bruyne thwack that shot at the King Power? We're here to discuss the talking points. We're looking ahead to the Premier League games with Huddersfield and Southampton, and we cast an eye over a special match against the Terriers from 30 years ago, as City ran out 10-1 winners at Maine Road. Howard Hockin's looking at the picture at the top of the Premier League.

David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin for this week's Blue Moon Podcast, as we look ahead to Manchester City's trip to Leicester. Who should partner John Stones at centre-back? Is Aguero ready to start after fainting on international duty? How difficult will the tie be after the break and with the Foxes' recent good form? We assess City's recent record at the King Power Stadium and look at how they've been better away to Leicester than at home. We preview the upcoming game with Feyenoord and look at how City have progressed in the Champions League. Former striker Leon Mike chats to us about coming through the ranks at Maine Road and how it's changed for youngsters now. We also look at the players City shouldn't have let go, who stacks up as the club's best ever, and what City can do to get more younger fans interested in the club.

It may be international break, but while Manchester City have a weekend off we do nothing of the sort! Sam Roscoe is joined by Paul Atherton and Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan to discuss the past seven days at the club. We're analysing the impact that Arsene Wenger's comments could have on Raheem Sterling, we're looking at City's display in the 3-1 win over Arsenal, and we're analysing the partnership between John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi. David Mooney puts goalkeeper Ederson under the spotlight and examines why he's been such a big influence on the defence, while the team also take a look at how City have been breaking records left, right and centre this season. Howard Hockin is also on Arsene Wenger's case, while we squeeze in some talk about Fernandinho, David Silva, Fabian Delph, and how the winning start this year is so different to last.

This week, David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports and City fan John Hay to discuss the last week at Manchester City. We're analysing the performances against West Brom and Napoli, looking at how the team accepting opposition pressure on the ball is creating chances, and we're lavishing praise on the club's defence this season - even if there were a couple of errors this week. We look at Sergio Aguero's record-breaking goal and speak to members of the press to get their reaction to his achievement at the club. Sam Roscoe's been on a trip down Memory Lane to 2011, as City overtake their previous Premier League record for the best start after 10 games, and we're also looking ahead to Sunday's match with Arsenal.