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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

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

What's wrong with Raheem by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

51 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

REACTION POD - City 3-0 Arsenal by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

21 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

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

44 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

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

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

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

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

"Different Year, Same Stuff" - City Crash Out: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to reflect on a shock result against Lyon which sees City's season come to a premature end. What went from for Guardiola's side in Lisbon? Tactics? Formation? Team Selection? Substitutions? And how can they put it right next season? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

54 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

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

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

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

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

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

Why City are ready for Lisbon: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins host David Mooney to look back on City's impressive display against Real Madrid and ahead to the mini-tournament in Lisbon. They discuss the reasons why City fans should be feeling positive ahead of the game with Lyon, and why they looked so comfortable against Madrid. Club legend Willie Donachie joins the show to pay tribute to the departing David Silva by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

44 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

A City Goalkeeper Special by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

32 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

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

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

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

CAS Verdict - Reaction: The Athletic's Sam Lee joins David Mooney to discuss Manchester City's successful appeal against their Champions League ban, and what it will mean for the club in the coming seasons. What happens next now that City have cleared their name and what does it mean for FFP in years to come? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

35 min listen

Season Preview - How do City reclaim the title?: The Athletic's Jack Pitt-Brooke joins David Mooney to examine how ready City are for the start of the new season. Have they had time to put the issues from 2019-20 to bed? What impact will the new signings have on how Guardiola's team defend? And do they have what it takes to bring the title back to The Etihad? by Why Always Us? - A show about Manchester City

45 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

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