Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Huddersfield vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Haaland absent, Mukasa debut as Guardiola makes nine changes for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for tonight’s EFL Cup third-round tie against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Sep 24, 18:30
Abdukodir Khusanov and Pep Guardiola during a Manchester City training, pictured in August 2025
Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City recruit and compares him to Kyle Walker
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola likens one of his summer signings to Kyle Walker following his strong display against Arsenal.
Sep 24, 10:30
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on September 18, 2025
Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms key player "out for the next three games", with team set for reshuffle
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms that a key player is set to miss three games, which will force him into a reshuffle over the next period of matches.
Sep 23, 23:40
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on September 18, 2025
Team News: Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both Huddersfield Town and Manchester City ahead of their EFL Cup clash on Wednesday.
Sep 22, 13:09
Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds fans after the game on September 18, 2025
Manchester City lineup vs. Huddersfield Town: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as Pep Guardiola expected to shuffle the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield Town.
Sep 22, 12:10
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on August 9, 2025
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Saka, Odegaard, Saliba, Stones decisions made for Premier League clash
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 21, 15:15
Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on September 14, 2025
Man City predicted XI vs. Arsenal: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Sep 19, 16:08
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on August 16, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Napoli: Predicted XI for Champions League opener against Kevin De Bruyne
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s Champions League clash against Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli.
Sep 16, 13:15
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma on September 5, 2025
Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups: Donnarumma, Sesko decisions made for Manchester derby in Premier League
Manchester City and Manchester United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Manchester derby in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 14, 15:15
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton pictured on July 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens ‘plotting’ move to rival Liverpool for Crystal Palace star
Manchester City reportedly join Liverpool in the race to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
Sep 13, 12:43
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on August 16, 2025
Man City lineup vs Man United: Predicted XI for Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in the derby against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Sep 12, 20:20
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush on August 23, 2025
Man City injury latest: Omar Marmoush, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri updates provided by Pep Guardiola before Manchester derby
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby with rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 12, 14:10
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Manchester derby: Defeat for Man City “could be really painful” as prediction made for “must-win” Premier League clash
Manchester City’s confidence could suffer a “painful” knock if they lose a third successive Premier League game at the hands of rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 12, 10:35
Manchester City's Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush celebrate on February 15, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Man United clash: Marmoush, Stones, Gvardiol, Foden, Savinho, Khusanov latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of the Manchester derby with rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Sep 11, 08:00
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush on August 23, 2025
Omar Marmoush injury update: Man City games Egyptian could miss after statement confirms Manchester derby blow
Manchester City confirm that Omar Marmoush has sustained a knee injury on international duty with Egypt and will miss Sunday’s Premier League showdown with rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 10, 13:35
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on December 21, 2024
Man City injury news: More Pep Guardiola concern after star writhes in pain before derby
Pep Guardiola may have to navigate the Manchester derby without a key forward after a Manchester City star suffers a suspected knee injury on international duty.
Sep 9, 23:30
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John Stones injury: Man City defender “made of glass” given World Cup warning after latest England setback
Manchester City defender John Stones will not be picked by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup if he cannot play regularly for club and country leading up to next summer’s tournament, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 8, 19:00
Manchester City's John Stones on May 20, 2025
Manchester derby injury news: John Stones setback confirmed as 12 Man City, Man United players could miss Premier League showdown
As many as 12 players could miss the 197th instalment of the Manchester derby between bitter rivals Manchester City and Manchester United after the international break.
Sep 5, 14:07
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Man City transfer news: “Necessary evil” justified as Hugo Viana’s summer window assessed, January prediction made
Man City’s decision to let as many as six treble-winning players leave in the same transfer window is a “concern”, but it was a “necessary evil” for the club to carry out a major squad overhaul, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 17:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City confirm 23-man Champions League squad including six new signings and four goalkeepers
Manchester City submit a 23-man List A squad for the League Phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, including six new signings and four goalkeepers.
Sep 2, 22:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Man City's top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions for the 2025 summer transfer window.
Sep 1, 09:59
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Brighton vs. Man City: “Almost certain” starter for Pep Guardiola will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma “trickiness”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is likely to make changes to his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Brighton and one “almost certain” starter will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 29, 09:25
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola “gently nudging” out two favourites before deadline after “very obvious statement of intent”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is ‘gently nudging’ two of his favourite players out of the Etihad Stadium before the summer transfer window closes, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 26, 13:00
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed lineups: Cherki, Ederson, Marmoush, Bentancur, Palhinha decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 23, 11:15
Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 14, 15:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Palermo vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola’s 22-man squad confirmed with 10 players missing for pre-season friendly
Ten Manchester City players are left out of Pep Guardiola’s 22-man travelling squad ahead of Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Palermo in Sicily.
Aug 8, 18:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Palermo: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly with Anglo-Palermitan Trophy up for grabs
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s pre-season friendly fixture against Palermo.
Aug 7, 22:15
Manchester City's Ruben Dias and Ederson on August 24, 2024
Man City latest news: Citizens 'secure' long-term future of key player with contract agreement
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal in principle to secure the long-term future of one of the key players in Pep Guardiola's squad.
Aug 4, 23:11
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“More than capable” Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis given Man City backing amid Tino Livramento transfer blow, right-back “issue”
Manchester City are “more than capable of competing” for major honours in the 2025-26 season with Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis as their main right-back options, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 29, 08:29
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 08:15
Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan on May 28, 2025
Man City transfer news: Cavan Sullivan plan ‘revealed’ as record-breaking American prepares for future move
Manchester City devise a fresh plan to integrate future signing Cavan Sullivan into their setup at the Etihad Stadium, according to a report.
Jul 21, 14:40
Sverre Nypan in action for Norway Under-21s on September 10, 2024
Man City transfer news: Sverre Nypan plan revealed as “dream” £12.5m signing is confirmed
Manchester City announce the signing of highly-rated teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg.
Jul 17, 18:28
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Denzel Dumfries, Tino Livramento “better deal” verdict delivered as key “issue” is difficult to ignore
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries can be considered a “realistic” transfer target for Man City, but signing Newcastle’s Tino Livramento would represent a “better deal” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 8, 09:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side to hold talks with ‘big-name players’ ahead of potential exits
Manchester City are reportedly set for crunch talks with some of their ‘big-name players’ as they work to trim Pep Guardiola’s bloated squad in the summer transfer window.
Jul 3, 12:49
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Al-Hilal: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash as Pep Guardiola makes eight changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Monday's Club World Cup last-16 clash with Al-Hilal.
Jun 28, 10:54
Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri on June 22, 2025
Man City injury news: Claudio Echeverri blow confirmed by Pep Guardiola, Rodri update delivered before Juventus Club World Cup clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the fitness of Claudio Echeverri and Rodri ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.
Jun 26, 07:59
Sierra Leone's Juma Bah on March 25, 2025
Man City transfer news: Defender explains “major factor” behind completing transfer to Champions League club
Juma Bah explains the "major factor" behind his decision to join Nice on loan from Manchester City for the 2025-26 season.
Jun 26, 07:38
Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Juventus: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group G top spot decider
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Juventus.
Jun 24, 22:49
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Andrea Cambiaso: “Bitter” Juventus star has “something to prove” in Club World Cup clash after failed Man City transfer
“Bitter” Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso will have “something to prove” in Thursday’s Club World Cup showdown with Man City following his failed transfer to the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 18:50
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