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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 42M

Episode 161 - The strikers keep it a hunnid

from Shades of Blue: A Manchester City FC Podcast · host Royce Barnett

In this episode of Shades of Blue, the Show Bros delve into Manchester City's recent performances, focusing on their statistics, player contributions, and upcoming matches. They analyze the team's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in their match against Real Madrid, and discuss the impact of player injuries and media scrutiny. The conversation also highlights the importance of youth development within the squad and the expectations for the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Brentford. In this episode, the hosts discuss the anticipated return of James Trafford, the upcoming match against West Ham, and the performance of Manchester City women's team, particularly focusing on Bunny Shaw's milestone of 100 goals. They analyze tactical insights, player performances, and the importance of squad depth, while also highlighting key moments from recent matches. The conversation wraps up with predictions for future matches and reflections on the team's current form. Chapters 00:00 Manchester City by the Numbers 04:35 Introduction to the Show and Hosts 08:43 Real Madrid Match Overview 10:04 Media Questions and Pep's Response 12:16 Player Interviews and Match Preparation 14:34 Match Analysis: Key Moments and Players 20:52 Referee Decisions and Their Impact 25:01 Substitutions and Tactical Adjustments 30:27 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Team Prospects 32:17 Kolo Toure's Role and Coaching Insights 36:31 Doku's Absence and Team Adjustments 41:30 Building Team Chemistry 43:23 Performance Analysis: Crystal Palace Match 45:02 Player Highlights: Holland and Foden 47:58 Emerging Talents: Nunes and Young Players 51:56 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Strategies 59:55 Women's Football: City Women's Updates and Insights 01:14:27 Match Highlights and Player Performances 01:21:11 Team Depth and Player Rotation 01:22:55 Tactical Analysis of the Match 01:28:34 Bunny Shaw's Milestone and Impact 01:36:14 Upcoming Matches and Predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Shows Bros are back to review a big week of wins for Man City Men and Women, celebrate 100 goals for Bunny Shaw and Haaland, then preview the games this week

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