Sky Sports Premier League Podcast One on One | Nico O’Reilly on why Man City are 'starting to click' at the right time!
Mar 4, 2026
A rising young player reflects on signing a new deal, earning regular first-team minutes and hitting season milestones. He talks about learning from Pep Guardiola and the senior pros, and how team bonds and new arrivals are helping City start to click. He also recalls childhood football memories and shares his ambition to reach the World Cup while stressing the importance of the winter grind.
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Team Bonds Build Young Player Confidence
- Confidence comes from strong bonds with teammates and staff, which helped Nico grow into the first team this season.
- He credits leaders like Bernardo and Ruben for building his belief through small messages and support during rough patches.
City Are Clicking At The Right Time
- Manchester City feel like they're 'starting to click' as new and young players adapt to each other on the pitch.
- Nico says they're enjoying the pressure and focused on taking every game to get three points during the title run.
Mum's Sacrifice Fueled Early Football Journey
- Nico recalls rushing between weekend youth games while his mum worked, making early development a family effort.
- He describes those car journeys and credits his mother for sacrificing to support his career.