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May 2025
49m 48s

Will Wirtz headline Man City's summer re...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Manchester City have had a disappointing season compared to their usually high standards.

But the summer window offers Pep Guardiola the chance to rebuild.

So which players are they targeting?

And will it be enough for them to be Premier League contenders once again?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Sam Lee & Phil Hay

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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