It's been a tricky week... David Mooney is joined by City fan Macca and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to work out why is been a tricky week. They look at the shape of the team and the issues City have had controlling games this season, plus there's a focus on Erling Haaland, after his goals have been crucial in the last few matches (and his chances crucial against Chelsea). Jon Mackenzie from Tifo explains why City haven't been as solid out of possession this season, while our EDS expert Sean Blinkhorn discusses the changes that have been going on at youth level this season. We also look ahead to the games with Bournemouth and Luton, while former City chairman David Bernstein gives his thoughts on Financial Fair Play Regulations and the Premier League charges. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Manchester City's winning streak continues and to discuss the victories over Everton and Copenhagen, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from The Times, Paul Hirst. The look at the form of Phil Foden, the injury to Jack Grealish, and the impact of Jeremy Doku. We hear our regular guests' favourite counter-attacking goals as we focus on why City choose so often to reject breaking away, in a way that's at odds with what most of football would think to do - and that's after the perfect goal on the counter against Everton. The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent, Liam Twomey, joins the show to discuss the upcoming game on Saturday, we look ahead to the match with Brentford, plus we discuss the moments in the last few years where City have had a stroke of good fortune. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon -  It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========== After Manchester City's 3-1 win at Brentford, David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Keyworth and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to analyse the performance. There is the obvious focus on Phil Foden after his hat-trick, but we also take a look at others, such as Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland. With the reverse Brentford game just 15 days after the original, Mooney takes a look at all the other times City have played the same team in the Premier League in quick succession. Matt Jones from The Blue Room speaks to the show about Everton, too - and we look ahead to the game with Copenhagen. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Following the wins over Tottenham and Burnley, David Mooney is joined for this week's episode by City fan Chris Higginbottom and presenter for FourFourTwo Adam Monk to discuss Manchester City's recent form. The look at how the team is playing , especially with the return of some key members of the squad, and how Guardiola could fit all of the star players into the starting line-up at the same time. Mike from the Ealing Road Podcast joins the show to discuss the upcoming game against Brentford, while Katie from Pledgeball tells us about Green Football Weekend. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

The winter break is over and Manchester City return with one of the most unwinnable games they could ever wish for... Spurs away in the FA Cup. David Mooney is joined by One Football's Dan Burke and the editor of Football 365, Sarah Winterburn, to preview that game, along with the trip to Burnley. We get insight into Spurs from Rosa from the Hometown Glory podcast, while Joe from TurfCast explains why things haven't gone to plan for Burnley this season. Since it's 20 years to the round where City came back from 3-0 down to beat Spurs 4-3 with ten men in an FA Cup replay, we hear from the players involved in that game to get their memories, too. Plus, we round-up the week's news - looking at Omar Berrada's move to Old Trafford, the departure of Kalvin Phillips, and (very briefly) the arrival of Claudio Echeverri from River Plate. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Following Manchester City's late winner at Newcastle, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and the BBC's Football Correspondent, John Murray, to discuss the key moments from the game. The focus is on Oscar Bobb and Kevin De Bruyne after the impact that they both made from the bench. Following the sad news that former City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, we take some time out to remember his season at the club. Chris Higginbottom, Dom Farrell and Richard Burns give us their memories - plus we dig into the archives to hear some of our interview with Sven from 13 years ago. On top of that, there's also a look at what the Premier League's CEO Richard Masters said to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (spoiler alert: not much), and we remember our favourite games in the snow. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney is joined by Sam Rosbottom and, from the Noisy Neighbors podcast, Joey and Mulv to reflect on Manchester City's 5-0 win over Huddersfield... but, perhaps most importantly, the return of Kevin De Bruyne. Dan Burke takes a look at what both Pep Guardiola and De Bruyne have said this week about the Belgian's return from injury, and we look at what role he could have for the remainder of the season. Alex Hurst from the True Faith Newcastle United podcast joins the show to give us insight into this weekend's opposition, too. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Attention turns to the defence of the FA Cup and it's Huddersfield at home for Manchester City in Round Three. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and The Athletic's Mark Critchley to look ahead to that tie - and also to reflect on the solid, if unspectacular, 2-0 win over Sheffield United. They look at the impact of Rodri on the team and Phil Foden's progress in the centre of the pitch - plus what opportunities could be afforded to players when facing a lower-league opponent in the cup. Matt Shaw from the Huddersfield podcast 'And He Takes That Chance' speaks to the show to give insight into their season so far. Sam Rosbottom is looking at City's only experience of Rounds One and Two of the FA Cup in the last century, plus we look at whether City are discussed differently than other teams who may be in FFP trouble... and which players would make good Traitors... ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Happy New Year! To bring in 2024, join Sam Roscoe, David Mooney and guests as they look back over some of the City Heaven/City Hell choices from the festive periods of seasons gone by. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

It's the final show of 2023, and David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter to look back over a rather nice festive season. Manchester City return from the Club World Cup as champions, while a hard-fought win at Everton had real 'turning point' vibes. With the year coming to a close, KC and late-sub Dom Farrell chat to the show about the alternative highlights of the last few months. We also pick out some actual proper highlights of the last calendar year, too, just so it doesn't get too silly... Then, with Sheffield United on the horizon on Saturday, we look ahead to that game and City's place in the table after a rocky few weeks. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Merry Christmas everyone! Settle down with quizmaster David Mooney and enjoy some Manchester City trivia fun and games, as Adam Carter, Bob Toole, Chris Higginbottom, Dom Farrell, KC, and Richard Burns all battle it out to become the Blue Moon Podcast Christmas Quiz champion of 2023. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Following a disappointing draw with Crystal Palace, but a comfortable win against Urawa Red Diamonds, David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns and Dan Burke to reflect on the week. City are continuing to throw away leads late on, but do they have a chance to dust the cobwebs away in the Club World Cup and forget about domestic issues for the time being? This week was 25 years since "York Away", so we hear from a lot of the players involved in that game and at the club at that time - plus City's mascot, fan Dan Mairs, speaks to us about his memories of leading the team out that day. Then it's Fluminense and Everton to come this week, either side of Christmas. Journalist and Fluminense fan Fred Caldeira tells us what to expect from the Brazilian outfit, while David Downie from The Blue Room gives us the lowdown on the goings on at Goodison Park. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon -  It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After the victories over Luton and Red Star Belgrade, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and One Football's Dan Burke. They look at the performances of the last two games and take a focus on the roles of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish. There's also a look at Oscar Bobb and Micah Hamilton after their performances in midweek. Ciaran Murray tells all the interesting stories from the grounds where City have been at their highest and lowest points. Luton become the ninth team City have played and Kenilworth Road becomes the eighth stadium that City have been to in both the Premier League and the third tier. Comedian and Crystal Palace fan Andre Vincent discusses the form of the Eagles, while we also discuss the upcoming Club World Cup. There's also time to look at officiating this season so far. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon -  It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After a disappointing performance and result against Aston Villa... and something similar against Spurs, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and Charlotte Duncker from The Times to try and work out what's going on... Author and journalist Pol Ballus discusses his updated book, "Pep's City: The Making of a Superteam", which now also includes background on how the club won the treble last season. Ollie from We Are Luton Town joins the show to help us preview this weekend's trip to Kenilworth Road - and Sam Roscoe hears from Mike Summerbee and the families of those who are honoured with a brand new statue outside the Etihad. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon -  It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool and 3-2 comeback win over RB Leipzig, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to review the matches. It was suggested this week that Premier League football had become boring as a result of Pep Guardiola's methods - fewer spectacular long shots or set piece goals - and so we put that accusation to the sword. Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast joins the show to discuss Tottenham and how things are faring there ahead of the match at the weekend, plus Frankie from All Villa, No Filler speaks to us to help preview the tie at Villa Park next week. And... who remembers who was the second person on the moon? ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

As Manchester City return to action after the international break, David Mooney is joined by Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News and, presenter with FourFourTwo, Adam Monk to preview the coming games. It's Liverpool at the Etihad on Saturday, before City host RB Leipzig in their penultimate Champions League group game of the season... we hear from John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to explain how the season has started in Merseyside. We're also joined by our EDS expert, Sean Blinkhorn, who's talking about the youth team players - and about one interesting development in playing style for one of the goalkeepers. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

How do you reflect on that 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge? David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to attempt to make sense of one of the craziest games of the Guardiola era. With the international break coming up, we take stock of where City are in the title race and how the rivals are doing. Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap, Arsenal fan Michael Keshani, and Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast stop by to give their thoughts on where Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are at the moment. Plus, which ex-City manager could Guardiola turn to for help in times of crisis? ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

It went under the radar, but City went top of the table in the week of madness and they've taken full control of their Champions League group... and David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and KC to discuss the wins over Bournemouth and Young Boys. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk looks back over City's other 6-1 wins in the Premier League, while Chris Higginbottom pens a letter of complaint to PGMOL about City's historic officiating complaints. We also look ahead to City's match at Chelsea, with help from The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent, Liam Twomey. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After another Manchester Derby victory at Old Trafford, David Mooney is joined by City fans Ciaran Murray and Dan Burke to reflect on the gulf between the two teams. Dom Farrell takes a look at how City have ended up streets ahead of United during the Guardiola era, while we also focus on some fine individual performances - including Bernardo Silva and John Stones. With games against Bournemouth and Young Boys coming up, we preview both of those fixtures. Sam Davies from the Bournemouth podcast Back of the Net joins the show to give us insight on how the season has started for the Cherries, too. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney looks back over Manchester City's victories against Brighton and Young Boys, with the help of City fan Adam Keyworth and Brazilian journalist in Manchester, Fred Caldeira. They look at Doku's involvement, Grealish's return to first team action properly after injury, and how Foden can influence proceedings in the coming weeks. Former City goalkeeper Andy Dibble speaks to the show about his time at Maine Road, including his memories of one rather infamous incident at Nottingham Forest. There's also a preview of the coming Manchester Derby, including a discussion about the ridiculous narrative that's been set off the pitch this week. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

With domestic action about to return, David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and KC to discuss the upcoming games against Brighton and Young Boys. We get insight into the Seagulls from Brighton podcaster and writer, Ryan Adsett, while the Switzerland Co-Head Researcher for Football Manager, Oliver Zesiger, tells us what to expect from Young Boys. Also this week, we speak to the former City defender Steve Howey to hear his memories about his time at Maine Road, including a relegation and a promotion - and the disagreement that sparked his exit under Kevin Keegan. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After Manchester City's unfortunate defeat at Arsenal, David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and Sam Roscoe to discuss the talking points... Life without Rodri is hard, Kovacic is a very lucky boy, and the approach to the game might not have been the worst thing in the world (until viewed after the loss). Also on the show, we're taking a look at goalkeepers who weren't where you'd expect them to be. Sam's been focusing on the times outfielders have ended up between the sticks and the times when goalies have been let loose outfield. With the Etihad announced as one of the venues for Euro 2028, we'll look at some of the international games played on that ground already - plus we take some time to look at City matches that were abandoned and the best entrance music for the team. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After a defeat at Wolves and a win at RB Leipzig, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and Dom Farrell from Sporting News to discuss the major talking points. They focus on Rico Lewis after his excellent midweek performance and there's a look at how City can solve the Rodri problem. Does City's set-up change dramatically with a difference in players available? We discuss ball-carrying players vs. controlling players - and we look at how injuries and suspensions have forced Guardiola's hand on that in the last week. Is City's squad too small? We look into that, too, as the manager has been speaking about that - and that leads us into previewing the upcoming tie with Arsenal. How will City look to get the better of the Gunners. The writer and football historian, Gary James, is also on the show, as we pay tribute to the City legend Francis Lee, who died this week. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After an eventful week, David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and Dan Burke to discuss the victory over Nottingham Forest and the defeat in the Carabao Cup to Newcastle. Rodri's red card - and what to do in his absence - gets a going over, plus we use it as an excuse to remember City's best performances when down to ten men. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk, Niall Taylor, who runs Retro City Goals on Instagram and City fan Ciaran Murray discuss their favourites. Dave Azzopardi from Talking Wolves also joins the show to give us insight into this weekend's opposition. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Following back-to-back 3-1 victories, as Manchester City came back to beat both West Ham and Red Star Belgrade, David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Monk and the Manchester Evening News Chief City Writer, Simon Bajkowski, to discuss the games. They focus on the newfound shape of the side and the impact it's had on the performances of Julian Alvarez and Rodri, plus how Jeremy Doku is settling in on the flanks. Ederson made some big saves this week, so we look at his improvement - while City fan and journalist Dan Burke heads on a trip down Memory Lane to 2001-02 and the influence of Ali Benarbia in Kevin Keegan's midfield. Nottingham Forest fan and journalist Daniel Storey gives us some insight into Saturday's opposition, while we also preview the Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

The Premier League and Champions League return this week... as does Pep Guardiola for Manchester City. David Mooney is joined by City fan KC and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to preview the upcoming games against West Ham and Red Star Belgrade. We get insight into the Hammers with podcaster James Jones from We Are West Ham, while Serbian journalist Nebojsa Markovic explains what is to be expected from Red Star Belgrade. Former City goalkeeper and City in the Community ambassador Alex Williams also speaks to the show about his career at the club, the racial discrimination he faced as a player, and his stepping back from his role with the club's charity.

After four wins in the first four games, things are looking good for Manchester City this season so far. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and The Athletic's Mark Critchley to discuss the 5-1 victory over Fulham. Up for discussion is Guardiola's latest system to control games (and how the switch in the Fulham game showed it), plus the roles of Foden, Alvarez and Haaland in a devastating attack. We also can't ignore the elephant in the room of the VAR call for 2-1... Sam Roscoe looks at the transfer business now the summer window has closed and we discuss whether the squad is light in any areas or if that all changes when key players return from injury. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After a late win at Sheffield United, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter, to reflect on the performance at Bramall Lane. How can City improve against low blocks? Is there really a problem with creativity against stubborn teams? With Rodri's latest thunderbolt, Ciaran also looks back at every single strike the midfielder has converted for City - and we discuss how he's become a man for the big moments, finding the net when the team really needs a goal. With Fulham on the horizon, Sammy James from the Fulhamish podcast speaks to the show about how they're feeling with their start to the campaign and what the mood is like ahead of their trip to the Etihad. And there's also reaction to the Champions League and Carabao Cup draws and we take a look at the transfer news latest, as the summer window comes closer to closing. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After an impressive win over Newcastle, David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to discuss Manchester City's start to the season. The look over the form of Phil Foden in the centre, where Julian Alvarez fits in, and the shape of the defence. Jonny from The Shoreham View joins the show to discuss Sheffield United's first two fixtures and help us look ahead to City's trip to Bramall Lane. It's also 20 years since City moved to Eastlands, so Dan Burke takes us on a trip into the archives back to that 2003-04 season. With there finally being some movement in the transfer window this week, we also look at how City's business dealings are shaping up as the deadline approaches. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney is joined by City fans Adam Monk and Macca to reflect on a week that saw Manchester City ease to victory in their opening Premier League game and win the UEFA Super Cup on penalties. Cole Palmer and Ederson are in the spotlight after their displays this week, plus we discuss the potential new contract for Bernardo Silva and what shape the squad is in with the injury to Kevin De Bruyne. Taylor Payne from Pod on the Tyne joins the show to discuss what's in store when Newcastle visit the Etihad on Saturday, while our EDS expert Sean Blinkhorn looks at Rico Lewis developing into a first team member - with thoughts also on the likes of Oscar Bobb and James McAtee. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell, to reflect on the defeat in the Community Shield - with a focus on the positives: Cole Palmer's goal, Stefan Ortega's performance, and Phil Foden's central role... ish. The Premier League kicks off on Friday, so Burnley podcaster and fan Kevin Robinson is back on the show to discuss how their preparations have been for the opener at Turf Moor. Sam Roscoe has been digging through the archives to look at City's recent record on a Friday - since we've had to record the podcast a day early because of the schedule, we might as well make some content out of it... And then there's the Super Cup against Sevilla... Will that be more important than the Community Shield? Find out on Wednesday night... ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

The Blue Moon Podcast returns for the 2023-24 season. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and One Football's Dan Burke to reflect on pre-season and look ahead to the new term - and the Community Shield match with Arsenal. Gunners fan Michael Keshani also joins the show to give insight into how set-up Mikel Arteta's side are for the coming months. The Athletic's Sam Lee has been speaking to the players on the pre-season tour to get to the bottom of how Pep Guardiola keeps his team hungry for more success.  We also hear from the Man City Fans Foodbank Support group and the 1894 Group about the issues surrounding this weekend's trip to Wembley - boycotts, kick-off times and a screening of the game at Band on the Wall. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast