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The Best of 2020

FromWhy Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

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Dec 28, 2020

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Manchester City's 2020 has been pretty interesting both on and off the pitch. David Mooney looks back at the biggest stories of the year, with thoughts from The Athletic's Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke.
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Dec 28, 2020

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The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to bring you expert insight into the goings on in the blue half of Manchester every single week. Subscribe for breaking news and big name interviews.

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Agueroooooooo!: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke to reminisce over the greatest goal in Manchester City history. They also discuss the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne and his assists. Is he really the best player in the world? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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David Silva Special: The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke and Sam Lee join David Mooney to pay tribute to David Silva. They discuss the many amazing attributes of the departing legend and Jack explains why he's the best City player ever. They also discuss the City academy and whether we can expect to see more players young graduating into Pep's first team. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
51 min listen
What's wrong with Raheem by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
51 min listen
Overhaul Coming?: In the first episode of Why Always Us, The Athletic's City correspondent Sam Lee joins David Mooney to discuss the latest goings on at the Etihad. Why are City so up and down under Pep this season? Hear from the manager himself on that. We also ask whether John Stones is being made a scapegoat, and is this squad set for a major overhaul, with Raheem Sterling's future perhaps in doubt by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
45 min listen
City's Transfer Business: Transfer season is upon us, so The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host David Mooney to discuss the nuts and bolts of how business is conducted at Manchester City. Sam explains how he turns information from sources into his transfer stories. And how much of City's links players is agent talk, how much is rumour mill, and how much is actually true? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
44 min listen
Champions League Ban - Latest: This week's episode is a special edition. The Athletic's David Ornstein interviews leading football administrator Damien Comolli, who was previously the Director of Football at Liverpool and spurs. He discusses City's ban from the Champions League. Is there a chance of it being overturned? And what does it mean for the current squad? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
7 min listen
Why the Manchester Derby is the Perfect Test for City: Ahead of City's trip to Old Trafford, The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to assess how City are doing this season. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
53 min listen
Champions League appeal - Update: City's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport is being heard about their 2-year ban from the Champions League, so The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to look at what it all means for the club and the implications of the case by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
33 min listen
Cult Hero Special: The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke joins David Mooney to reminisce over some of their all-time favourite Manchester City cult heroes. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
50 min listen
A City Goalkeeper Special by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
32 min listen
Trailer: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins podcaster David Mooney for a weekly show dedicated to Manchester City. Subscribe for expert insight, breaking news and big-name guests. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
1 min listen
Are City ready for Madrid?: With Real Madrid on the horizon, The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to discuss whether City are ready to take on the European giants. Will Sterling and Sane feature? Can Laporte last 90 minutes? And they discuss the future of Gabriel Jesus and Riyad Mahrez's role in the team. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
67 min listen
Champions League - Now or Never for Pep: The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke joins David Mooney to discuss the very latest City news. How do we expect the Coronavirus to affect City's remaining schedule this season? They also look back on the defeat at Old Trafford and discuss whether it's now or never for Pep's City in the Champions League. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
34 min listen
David James up front?: This week The Athletic's Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke join David Mooney to look back at some of City's most memorable final days (2012 not included). They reminisce over the 8-1 defeat to Middlesbrough, the 100 point game, Stuart Pearce's missed penalty, and of course David James going up front. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
35 min listen
How realistic is MESSI?: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins City fan David Mooney to discuss whether City could actually pull off the signing of Lionel Messi this summer. They also assess why Pep is being held to impossible standards, and if City will regret settling with Liverpool over the alleged hacking scandal. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
61 min listen
De Bruyne - Exclusive Interview & Mario Memories: This week's episode features an exclusive interview with The Athletic's Player of the Year, Kevin De Bruyne. What makes him so special? And is he the man to replace David Silva as City skipper? Plus, David Mooney, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Sam Lee share their memories of Mario Balotelli's eventful period in Manchester by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
47 min listen
Where are the goals & Michael Johnson Interview by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
39 min listen
Nedum Onuoha - Exclusive Interview: This week The Athletic's Sam Lee brings you an exclusive interview with the former City defender Nedum Onuoha. He discusses his former team-mates, breaking into the first-team, and his difficult relationship with Roberto Mancini which eventually led to his departure. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
39 min listen
Pep Guardiola - Tactics Special: The Athletic's football tactics expert Michael Cox joins Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Mooney to discuss what Pep could be planning for his City side during the football hiatus. Could we see De Bruyne at right-back or Rodri in attacking midfield when City return to action? Plus, Jack and David reminisce over Kevin Keegan's eventful tenure as the club's manager by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
45 min listen
REACTION: City 5-0 Burnley & Sane future latest: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney with immediate reaction to City's impressive 5-0 win over Burnley. They analyse the performances of Foden and Mahrez, and discuss where Foden will be lining up for Manchester City long-term. Sam has the latest on Leroy Sane's future, and they debate Pep's rotation policy ahead of the Chelsea match by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
23 min listen
Where have all the goals gone?: Broadcaster and City fan David Mooney joins The Athletic's Sam Lee to pick the bones out of City's defeat to Spurs. The discuss the lack of goals in Guardiola's side and whether enough is being done to improve the team's defensive struggles. Plus they answer your questions by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
52 min listen
Roberto Mancini & Edin Dzeko Special: The Athletic's Italian football expert James Horncastle joins City fans Jack Pitt-Brooke and David Mooney to look back on the City careers of Edin Dzeko and Roberto Mancini. Was Dzeko an under-rated member of City's attack? And would City be where they are now without Mancini? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
52 min listen
BONUS POD - Premier League Countdown: In this bonus episode Tifo's Joe Devine is talking City with The Athletic's Sam Lee. They discuss Pep Guardiola's long-term future at the club, potential replacements for Leroy Sane, and they ask if any outcome other than winning the Champions League will count as a failure for the club this season This episode was originally part of The Athletic's Premier League Countdown series. Check out the Ornstein and Chapman podcast feed to hear all 20 of our EPL countdown shows by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
19 min listen
How do De Bruyne and Aguero fit back in?: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to look at how City can fit their two star players back into the team when they return from injury. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
55 min listen
Why are City rubbish in Europe?: The Athletic's Sam Lee and Jack Pitt-Brooke join David Mooney to debate why City have so often failed to deliver in Europe. They also discuss City's Player and Young player of the season. Plus, they answer your questions... by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
54 min listen
REACTION POD - City 3-0 Arsenal by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
21 min listen
Champions League Ban - What Happens Next?: After the shock news that City have been banned from the Champions League for two seasons, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to discuss City's chances of lodging a successful appeal. What have the club actually done wrong? And what does it mean for the futures of Guardiola and his squad? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
45 min listen
Could City STILL sign Messi?: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to look at how Messi's decision to stay at Barcelona will affect Manchester City's transfer window - and whether the move really is dead in the water. They also look at how City can solve the problems they encountered last season, and they rate Phil Foden's England debut. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
45 min listen
Goodbye David Silva: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to say goodbye to club legend David Silva. They discuss the impact he's made in the last decade at The Etihad, how the club should pay tribute, and the lasting legacy of a man who is probably the club's greatest ever player by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
50 min listen
99 Play-Off Final - Revisited: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host David Mooney to reminisce about one of City's most memorable games, the '99 Play-Off Final. City keeper that day Nicky Weaver joins us to share his memories of that historic game at Wembley by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
37 min listen

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Introducing... Let Me Talk: Check out Sam Lee and David Mooney's new podcast by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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The Identity Returns: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on City's 3-1 win at Arsenal - and the club's return to the top of the Premier League table. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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City Charged by the Premier League: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at an extraordinary start to the week - as City are charged for alleged rule-breaking by the Premier League. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Ciao Cancelo: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look at the factors going into Joao Cancelo's departure from Manchester City. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Patient Intensity: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look over Pep Guardiola's comments after the win against Spurs - and to see if he saw what he wanted to in the aftermath of the win over Wolves. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Why won't City just blow teams away anymore?: After a disappointing Manchester Derby, David Mooney and The Athletic's Sam Lee are joined by Jim, who runs @City_Tactics on Twitter, to discuss the evolution of the team's playing style. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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The Aftermath of Southampton: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to reflect on what went so badly wrong at Southampton. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Vibes: Host David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's Manchester City correspondent, Sam Lee, to reflect on the mood of the week, after a win at Stamford Bridge. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Haaland, Grealish & Lewis - the stories of Leeds away: Host David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee for the last show of 2022. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Busting the Word Cup Fatigue Myths: As Manchester City return to action, David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and former City defender Nedum Onuoha to discuss who will be available for the game with Liverpool and how tiredness will (or won't) affect the team. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Guardiola Agrees City Contract Extension: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's City Correspondent, Sam Lee, to react to the news that Pep Guardiola has agreed to remain at the club for a further two seasons. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Where are City at heading into the World Cup break?: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to reflect on the 2-1 defeat to Brentford. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
55 min listen
Winning with Ten Men: The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join host and City fan David Mooney to discuss how impressive City's performance was in beating Fulham after Joao Cancelo's red card. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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How Teams Try to Beat City (and How City Stop Them): City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss two very contrasting styles that City have come up against recently and the methods with how they have dealt with them. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
65 min listen
Switching Goalkeepers - and Stones and Mahrez Performances: David Mooney is joined by Pol Ballus and, from the stadium post-match in Dortmund, Sam Lee -- and the trio look back at City's winning of their Champions League group. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
36 min listen
The Liverpool Fallout: City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to reflect on everything that happened at Anfield -- on and off the pitch. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
53 min listen
Haaland's release clause, Akanji's personality, and the way Pep talks: City fan David Mooney is joined by The Athletic correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to look at how well Erling Haaland is settling in to life in Manchester. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
66 min listen
Dissecting the Derby: How 6-3 Doesn't Tell the Full Story: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to review City's 6-3 win over Manchester United in the Derby. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
58 min listen
How will Guardiola approach the Derby?: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to preview the upcoming Manchester Derby. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
48 min listen
Wolves Win and Trusting Grealish: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss the criticism and praise of Jack Grealish and look more specifically about what his role in City's team is. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
53 min listen
Akanji Interview -- plus the Dortmund Performance: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee to look back over why City found it so difficult to get going against Borussia Dortmund -- while Pol Ballus interviews Manuel Akanji. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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Control: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to look at how Manchester City are controlling matches. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
49 min listen
Akanji Transfer and Coming Back to Earn Points: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss the news that Manchester City are interested in signing Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
54 min listen
Regaining Control and Fighting Back: After the action-packed 3-3 draw between Newcastle and Manchester City, City fan David Mooney is joined by the Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss how Pep Guardiola's side fought back to gain a point. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
50 min listen
Bernardo Staying and Bournemouth Beaten: The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join host David Mooney to review the 4-0 win over Bournemouth. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
52 min listen
Haaland, the full-backs, and a winning start: The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join City fan David Mooney to reflect on the opening day victory over West Ham. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
49 min listen
How ready for 2022-23 are City?: The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join City fan David Mooney to preview the 2022-23 season for City. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
62 min listen
The first-look at City for 2022-23: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus to examine what we've learnt about City from their pre-season tour of the USA. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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The Outgoings: Zinchenko, Sterling, (not) Ake: The Athletic's correspondents Sam Lee and Pol Ballus join City fan David Mooney to discuss the outgoings of the summer so far. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
51 min listen
First impressions of the new players: David Mooney is joined by The Athletic's Sam Lee and Pol Ballus to discuss the new signings at City, after they were unveiled to the fans on Sunday. by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City
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