The latest episode of the Talking City podcast is now live.
Host Dan Murphy is joined by Manchester City writer Joe Bray to discuss all that has gone down this past week in the world of the Blues.
There is an in-depth analysis of Pep Guardiola's side's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, dissecting Julian Alvarez's hot scoring streak, Stefen Ortega's acrobatic heroics in goal and once again asking if Jack Grealish is about to reach his full potential at the Etihad.
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City's reward for winning their toughest opening League Cup match in quite some time is a tie against the holders Liverpool. It will be a strange meeting with their old foes, however, as the match will take place just a few days after the World Cup final.
Speaking of this winter's tournament, we take a look at the England squad and find little to complain about - which makes a nice change. Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker have both made the cut despite their recent injury troubles and it's discussed whether that will be a good or bad thing for the club.
Then there's a preview of City's final match before the break as they take on Brentford at home on Saturday. Will Erling Haaland start? Will it be a strange game with players wary of getting injured so close to the World Cup? What will the score be?
You can listen to the show below or alternatively download or stream it on your favourite podcast app.
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