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How Matheus Nunes can help Man City save £90m in transfer market and solve Pep Guardiola’s right-back puzzle
Manchester City may not need to splash the cash on a new right-back if Matheus Nunes continues to improve in his new defensive role, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 4, 08:30
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Nico O’Reilly: “The sky is the limit” for “perfect” Man City starlet - and it could spell trouble for Rayan Ait-Nouri
Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly has all the attributes to be considered a “perfect” full-back for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 3, 18:30
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Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden give Man City fans the “first taste of something special” after “goosebumps” moment in Bournemouth win
Rayan Cherki’s performance alongside fellow playmaker Phil Foden in Manchester City’s 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Sunday was the ‘first taste of something special’, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 3, 15:10
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Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth: Erling Haaland joins exclusive club with Liverpool greats as Premier League record nears
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland closes in on a Premier League record following his side's 3-1 win against Bournemouth at the Etihad on Sunday.Nov 2, 17:52
The Match
Match Report
Bournemouth's barren record at the Etihad Stadium continues as Manchester City march to a 3-1 victory, lifting the Citizens to second in the Premier League standings.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.
Build-up
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Man City vs. Bournemouth confirmed lineups: Foden milestone, Rodri, Cherki, Evanilson decisions made
Manchester City and Bournemouth confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 2, 15:17
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Man City injury news: Erling Haaland, Rodri updates confirmed by Pep Guardiola before Bournemouth clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Erling Haaland and Rodri ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth.Oct 31, 14:40
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Man City vs. Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola must unleash “cheat code” to quell “ridiculous” Antoine Semenyo threat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola should unleash a “cheat code” to quell the threat of Bournemouth’s “ridiculous” Antoine Semenyo on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Oct 31, 11:27
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Bournemouth lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kroupi chases Anelka, Fowler feat
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.Oct 31, 10:21
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Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Haaland, Rodri decisions made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.Oct 31, 10:12
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Rodri, Haaland, Kovacic latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday.Oct 30, 08:00
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