Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

A 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough gets the analytic treatment from host David Mooney and guests Richard Burns and Howard Hockin. Did Leroy Sane dive to win the penalty or was it a clever piece of play? How about Guardiola's system - did a switch to a back three to get both Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero into the team cause the majority of the first half problems? We attempt to provide some answers. We're also looking at Manchester City's away record this season, as the Blues get their best ever points haul on the road in the Premier League, while we also assess how well the club has done in the transfer market since first winning the league in the Sheikh Mansour era. With an average two per cent season ticket rise for next year, we're also asking if the increase is right and can be justified - and giving our thoughts on the impact it has on the supporters in the stadium. We also squeeze in some time to talk about the future, as Jesus Navas is offered a contract extension as a back-up right back.

After a Manchester derby bore draw and a disappointing result in the FA Cup semi-final, David Mooney is joined by Goal.com's Sam Lee and Gaz, Twitter's @burnagedaydream, to discuss Manchester City's week. We're asking if the Blues have had a run of bad refereeing calls in the big games, including in the extra time defeat at Wembley, and we're looking at how Pep Guardiola's side weren't able to cope when the better teams have sat deep to defend. We pick the bones out of the (few) talking points from Thursday's game - finding out who's better off with the point. Elliot Eastwick asks if the manager's first season has been a failure or not, while we also look ahead to the match with Middlesbrough on Sunday. Howard Hockin's looking at the City fans at Wembley, the atmosphere at the Etihad, and how the sport is run. We also squeeze in some talk on Vincent Kompany's return, Sergio Aguero's performances, and on video technology.

After a cracking win at Southampton, Sam Roscoe is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Smith and the Manchester Evening News's Stuart Brennan to look through a vintage Manchester City performance on the coast. We're talking Vincent Kompany's return and what he means for the Blues' defence. We analyse City's attacking threat and how much Sergio Aguero has been moulded into the sort of striker Pep Guardiola would like to see. We're looking ahead to the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal and how the manager can make it nine wins out of the last nine at this stage of the competition - as David Mooney takes a look at the club's excellent record when down to the final four. There's also a Manchester Derby on the horizon, so we're speaking to Shaun Goater, Trevor Sinclair, Ian Bishop, Sven Goran Eriksson, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jon Macken and Gerrard Wiekens about their impressive displays against United in the past. We also take your questions on Ask The Panel.

Sam Roscoe looks back on a solid victory against Hull and how it's affected City's position in the race for the Champions League - with the help of Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports and Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News. We also take a look at City's record against the top four so far this season and whether or not it's improved based on performances and results. Claudio Bravo is under the microscope again after another error in goal, while we look at the club's defence in John Stones and Vincent Kompany. Fabian Delph has come waltzing back into the team and done his chances of staying around no harm, so we look at how he's fitting into the midfield. We assess how Guardiola is changing City's style and whether or not it's working, based on that second goal against Hull, while we throw forward to the match with Southampton on Saturday. Howard Hockin tackles video technology. We also ponder why Raheem Sterling didn't get a PFA award nomination.

After a disappointing end to Manchester City's run of crucial games, David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin and, from the Manchester Evening News, Alex Porter - to discuss where it went wrong for Pep Guardiola's side at both Arsenal and Chelsea. Do the Blues have a soft underbelly in the big games and why do they find taking chances so difficult? The defence is analysed too, as it becomes clearer that there are deep problems in that arena, with Jesus Navas starting at right back. We analyse where Vincent Kompany's future might lie as he came through 90 minutes for the first time in a couple of months, while BBC Sport's Will Perry discusses the shape of City's season so far. We look ahead to a now crucial tie with Hull and we also discuss whether or not City fans expected too much of Guardiola from when he joined the club.

Sam Roscoe tries to keep control over ESPN's David Mooney and Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports, as the panel look ahead to the crucial matches with Arsenal and Chelsea in what could be a hugely important week for Manchester City. We catch up with Man City Women's latest superstar signing, Carli Lloyd, and get her thoughts on women's football and the move to Manchester from the USA. Howard Hockin is talking us through his reasoning why City fans shouldn't have to apologise for enjoying their team's on the pitch success. And we take your questions in Ask The Panel - discussing Raheem Sterling's impact and the youth set-up at Eastlands.

After the thrilling 1-1 draw with Liverpool, David Mooney is joined by Goal's Sam Lee and, making his Blue Moon Podcast debut, the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to discuss the issues of Manchester City's week. What lessons were learnt from the match with Jurgen Klopp's side? Were City unlucky not to be given a penalty and should Yaya Toure have been punished further for his sliding challenge on Emre Can? We dissect the performance of Willy Caballero and analyse how he fought to become City's first choice in goal. We also take a look at John Stones' resilient displays in recent weeks and discuss the boos aimed at James Milner - were they justified or were they tit-for-tat? On top of all that, we speak to sports lawyer Jake Cohen from Mills and Reeve to discuss how Brexit could affect City as the UK prepares to leave the EU and James Cooper from Sky Sports News gives his thoughts on how City are shaping up this season. We manage to squeeze in some thoughts on transfers and the crucial weeks to come.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Kieran Clarke and Josh Garside to discuss where it all went wrong in the Champions League, as the club exits at the last 16 stage for the third time in four seasons. How did a two-goal lead get wiped out so easily by Monaco and where does Pep Guardiola go now with his side's defensive issues? And how about the attack - how does he get them to take the chances they create? The panel do their best to analyse the current situation. We also take a look at whether City have progressed in the Champions League, despite Guardiola's insistence that they are still "young" in the competition, while the FA Cup picture is assessed, as City eased past Middlesbrough into the semifinals. David Mooney takes a look at the impact Yaya Toure has had at City both on and off the pitch, while Howard Hockin discusses the away goals rule and Kevin De Bruyne's recent form. We also find time to squeeze in some previews of the match with Liverpool on Sunday.

Ahead of another week in the cups, David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin and the Manchester Evening News's Simon Bajkowski to discuss Manchester City's contrasting fortunes in their 2-0 win over Sunderland and 0-0 draw with Stoke. Has that midweek stalemate blown their chances of the title or are Chelsea still catchable? Sam Roscoe analyses a new defensive record set by City's victory at the Stadium of Light - as the Blues have five away clean sheets on the bounce for the first time in their history. We look ahead to the crucial week in the FA Cup, as Pep Guardiola's side travel to the Stadium of Light, and what promises to be another thriller in the Champions League, as the club takes a two-goal lead to Monaco. Just how vital will that be, in light of the French team's three away goals? Ian Irving from Premier League TV speaks about the progress City have made under Guardiola so far and we discuss the manager's comments about wanting more English players as we take some listener questions, too.

With Manchester City safely through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, David Mooney is joined by Yahoo Sports writer Richard Burns and Twitter maestro John Hay to discuss the week. We take a look through all of the talking points from the 5-1 win over Huddersfield - including handbag decisions (or not), City's front three of Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero, goalkeeping errors, and cheers for Claudio Bravo saves - and assess where the side is looking at the bigger FA Cup picture. Sam Roscoe assesses where Kelechi Iheanacho is in Pep Guardiola's thinking after getting just ten minutes, but still finding the net, against Huddersfield, while we catch up with The Sun's Martin Blackburn to get his thoughts on the season so far. We also preview the coming matches with Sunderland and Stoke.

Holy hell, what a week it's been for Manchester City! David Mooney is back in the host's chair and he's joined by ESPN's Jonathan Smith and Goal's Sam Lee to work out what on earth happened in City's 5-3 win over Monaco. We analyse the Champions League picture, while we also look at the quality in attack on show in Europe - and the lack of it in the defence. We hear from penalty-saving goalkeeper Willy Caballero, in-form attacker Raheem Sterling, and defender John Stones following that victory, while we also assess how Guardiola approached the game (and how he's likely to approach the second leg). The panel tries to work out if City are looking far tougher mentally, especially in Europe, while Sam Roscoe looks back at some FA Cup replies to remember in recent years. We discuss Sergio Aguero's changed game, we look ahead to the coming FA Cup tie with Huddersfield and Howard Hockin gives us his thoughts on how the club is performing in the Champions League. On top of that, we squeeze in a little bit of time for your questions, too.

Sam Roscoe chairs the discussion between Howard Hockin and Paul Atherton, as the team look back over Manchester City's week. The panel assesses City's performance in the 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, asking what impact Willy Caballero is having in goal over Claudio Bravo - and working out how City's attack has looked so much more dynamic in recent weeks. We save the plaudits for Leroy Sane, while we discuss the impact of Gabriel Jesus's injury with Sergio Aguero looking ready to prove himself once again. David Mooney looks at City's record in the Champions League knockout stages ahead of the tie with Monaco, and we preview the coming FA Cup tie with Huddersfield. We squeeze some time for you questions in Ask The Panel, too.

Sam Roscoe is in the studio with Goal.com's Sam Lee and Typical City's Dan Burke, discussing Manchester City's week. They analyse the last-gasp win over Swansea and assess the impact that Gabriel Jesus is having. But where does that leave Sergio Aguero in the future? Is his place at the club in doubt or is it all being blown out of proportion? The panel weigh in on the debate. We also look ahead to the coming match with Bournemouth and hear about a record City could break on Monday night. The boffins from Football Manager explain how their match engine predicts the season will end, while Howard Hockin is taking on media narratives and how easily they're built. We also have time to squeeze in some discussion on Willy Caballero and whether Yaya Toure should get a new contract.

Two great victories are the meat and drink for host Sam Roscoe and his guests this week. He's joined by Richard Burns from Yahoo Sports and Jonathan Smith from ESPN to discuss the wins against Crystal Palace and West Ham. We ask what role Gabriel Jesus will play and where Sergio Aguero will fit into the team in the future. And what does Willy Caballero's start over Claudio Bravo mean for the club, as Pep Guardiola dropped his goalkeeper? There's also a lot of excitement in the studio about the club's front three of Jesus, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling. We look back at some of City's Brazilians of years gone by with David Mooney, while Sam speaks to Andy Lawson from Radio Yorkshire to find out more about City's FA Cup opposition, Huddersfield Town. We look ahead to the match with Swansea.

After the 2-2 draw with Tottenham, David Mooney is joined by Paul Atherton and Yahoo Sports writer Richard Burns to discuss all of the week's talking points. We ask what Raheem Sterling needs to do to get a foul these days, after four incidents in six days where he's not been given the decision he should have been. We examine the style of play in the draw with Spurs, looking at how City put in one of their most entertaining displays in months - however, should we be concerned about the number of chances the team are missing? Sam Roscoe catches up with ex-City midfielder Lee Croft to get his memories of his time with the club, while we look ahead to the FA Cup tie with Crystal Palace and the Premier League game at West Ham. Howard Hockin asks if City are getting more bad decisions than good ones.