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The Bitter and Blue Pod returns as Manchester City go back to the top of the Premier League table with victory over Bournemouth after a gruelling period of playing catch up to Liverpool.  Ger and Kevin are back once again with the review of Bournemouth, the right foot of Riyad Mahrez and finally returning to the top of the table.  The lads look ahead to Watford in the Premier League on Saturday and take a look back on a completely mental week of Champions League results which may work out better in the long run for the Blues as we welcome Schalke to the Etihad.  We also discuss and tackle the issue of a looming transfer ban for the club and weigh up the options this could potentially leave us with. Our thoughts quickly turn onto the allegations from certain media publications surrounding City and the impending UEFA investigation into FFP.  All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast!

Well that was one hell of a week.  Ger and Kevin are back to discuss another hectic week and another trophy for Manchester City after the heroics of the Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea on Sunday.  Sterling takes charge, Sarri vs Kepa and another sunny day out at Wembley.  The lads also get stuck into a tired looking City in their victory over West Ham on Wednesday night and have their say on the Riyad Mahrez situation.  Bournemouth away is next up for the Blues on Saturday. We preview this one as well as looking into why it is a crucial game for City with the small matter of Liverpool travelling to Goodison on Sunday.  Also we try and answer some listener questions. Potential Fernandinho replacements and is Bernardo set for player of the year?  All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast!

After a hard fought three points for Manchester City in Schalke, who better than Kevin and Ger to break down the weeks action?  The lads tuck into City's German expedition and discuss unbelievable Sané tekkers, last minute winners and have a good old rant about VAR.  They gloss over the 4-1 win at Newport last weekend including Mahrez and Foden chat and the Blues progression into the FA Cup quarter finals.  Then its onto Wembley fever for a preview of the Carabao Cup final showdown with Maurizio Sarri's struggling Chelsea on Sunday.  All this and more!

The lads are back this week to discuss Sunday's incredible display from Manchester City in their 6-0 thrashing of Chelsea at the Etihad.   Ger and Kevin are back in studio to get stuck into a massive result for City and ask all the important questions - Is Sarri-Ball defunct? Is there a way back for the Chelsea coach after being dismantled at the hands of the champions? Why is Sergio Aguero consistently overlooked as one of the greatest Premier League strikers ever?  The lads also get stuck into whether Raheem Sterling has now risen to a world class level after his performances this season.  We also look ahead to Saturdays FA Cup clash with Newport County.

After a hectic week for the Blues which seen them regain top spot in the league, Ger and Kevin are back to chat about the victories over Arsenal and Everton and the title race being well and truly in full flow now.  City went back to the top of the table after looking down and out one week ago, but it's going to be a rollercoaster ride from here until the end.  We look ahead to a fascinating encounter with Chelsea on Sunday that may leave City in a familiar position ahead of their Carabao Cup final.  All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue!

Ger and Kevin are back this week to discuss a potentially disastrous defeat away to Newcastle on Tuesday night for Manchester City. The lads get stuck into the tough questions after a defeat that could well and truly be the end of the title race for the Blues. Do the players care enough? Is the title race over? Whats going on with Riyad Mahrez? Live gasps and exasperation as the lads record while Liverpool played Leicester and a quick preview of the Arsenal game this Sunday. All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue!

Ger and Kevin are in your ears once again to discuss another hectic week of Manchester City football.  First up is the comfortable win over Huddersfield last weekend before moving swiftly on to the second leg vs Burton on Wednesday.  Plenty of debuts, Mendy's return and another Wembley final on the horizon!  Some transfer gossip and also a look ahead to the FA Cup fourth round against the Sean Dyche led Burnley steam engine on Saturday.

Ger and Kevin are back once again this week to discuss another triumphant Manchester City win over Wolves on Monday night at the Etihad. They discuss red cards, Gabriel Jesus and a strong City bench.  The lads look ahead to this weekends trip to the John Smiths Stadium to face struggling Huddersfield. Could there be a case of new manager bounce?..or are this City team not in the mood for dropping points?   Pep Guardiola is infuriated by fixture scheduling fixture ahead of the Blues second leg against Burton Albion and Kevin wraps up the pod with a healthy bit of transfer news.  All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast

Ger and Kevin are back once again to discuss a week of cup football for Manchester City where it was raining goals! They dissect the performances against Rotherham in the FA Cup and also the 9-0 thrashing of Burton Albion to secure another Wembley final for the Blues.  The lads also look forward to a tough match against Wolves on Monday night and give some praise to the often maligned Ilkay Gundogan after his string of eye catching performances.  Tune in for this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast!

Ger and Kevin are back for the first Podcast of 2019! They briefly look at what went wrong over the Christmas period for City, but move quickly on to the magnificent display against Liverpool on Thursday night.  The lads discuss the importance of the victory that clawed City back into contention and how Guardiola got things spot on with his team selection.  Bernardo Silva gets purred over and Fernandinho praise is again in order after his display on Thursday.  What does result mean for the title race?  Cup action is then on the agenda as games against Rotherham in the FA Cup and Burton Albion in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup are on the horizon.  All this and much more in this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast!

Ger and Kevin are back for a special Christmas Eve Pod. They try to bring the festive cheer but end up dissecting a loss at the hands of Crystal Palace. Kevin talks about shopping while the lads also discuss the important games coming up vs Leicester on Boxing Day and Southampton on Sunday.  We hope you enjoy and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ger and Kevin are back as always to mull over another hectic week in Eastlands.  The lads get stuck into the league win over Everton last Saturday and discuss all the fall out from the Champions League draw on Monday while also tackling a strange case of Deja vu in Leicester as City get closer to another Wembley final.  Also on the agenda is the "City fixed the draw narrative" after Peter Crouch verified that the Blues would be off to Burton in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup.  Zinchenko takes a bit of a hammering and we look ahead to the visit of a struggling Crystal Palace to the Etihad. The lads also delve into what is set to be a frantic festive period for Guardiola and his side.  All this and more on this weeks Bitter and Blue!

Ger and Kevin are back again this week to discuss a week of mixed emotions for Manchester City.  Firstly the lads will dive head first into City's first defeat of the season at Stamford Bridge to find out what went wrong and they have their say on the Raheem Sterling incident.  Next up is a good midweek win in the Champions League over Hoffenheim to secure the Blues a place in the last 16 of this seasons competition. Who can City face and who do you want in the next round in Monday's draw? The lads try to answer all.  Finally Ger and Kevin will look ahead to Saturdays lunchtime kickoff with Everton the visitors at the Etihad. Also Kevin tries to shed some light onto a new signing at the club from his home nation - USA...USA!  This and loads more in this weeks Bitter and Blue Podcast, enjoy!

Ger and Kevin are back in the studio this week to discuss another successful six points for City in victories over Bournemouth and Watford, plus they look ahead to Saturday's big clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.  The lads also discuss the current Gabriel Jesus situation and how fans need to stay off his back in order for him to progress as a player.  The now weekly Fernandinho love-in takes place and the lads try to figure out if he actually does need a rest in this busy period.  All this and loads more in this weeks Bitter and Blue!

Bitter and Blue Podcast Episode two is now live and in your ears! Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson are back this week to run you through a busy week for Manchester City. Firstly the lads discuss last weekends win at West Ham as well as breaking down a tough European night in Lyon for the Blues. The lads will also preview the Bournemouth game on Saturday and look ahead to Watford in midweek.  Please get in touch with all questions or feedback to bitterandbluepodcast@gmail.com We hope you enjoy!

Hello and welcome to the first ever edition of the Bitter and Blue podcast!  Ger Deegan and Kevin Nelson sit down to record the first ever Bitter and Blue Podcast from SB Nation. The lads discuss City's emphatic 3-1 victory in the Manchester Derby, City representation during the international break, injuries at the club as well as looking ahead to this weekends fixture with West Ham United.