Uzbekistan's Abdukodir Khusanov on July 24, 2024
Preview:Iran vs. Uzbekistan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iran and Uzbekistan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 23:25
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Manuel Akanji latest: Real Madrid 'surprisingly offered' Man City defender as Los Blancos' transfer stance is 'revealed'
Real Madrid are reportedly offered the chance to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji this summer.
Mar 23, 18:04
Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji on November 8, 2023
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side plotting to sign 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on free transfer
Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign one of their long-term targets dubbed the 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on a free transfer.
Mar 21, 15:52
Uzbekistan National Team manager Timur Kapadze on May 2, 2024
Preview:Uzbekistan vs. Kyrgyzstan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 23:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'clear the way' for midfielder exit as 'ideal replacement' is identified
Manchester City reportedly 'clear the way' for one of their first-team midfielders to leave the club in the summer transfer window.
Mar 18, 10:02
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with Omar Marmoush on March 15, 2025
Man City 2-2 Brighton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer record in thrilling draw
Man City miss the opportunity to climb back into the top four of the Premier League after being held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by fellow Champions League hopefuls Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 15, 17:08
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates on February 15, 2025
Man City vs. Brighton confirmed lineups: Omar Marmoush returns as Pep Guardiola makes injury-enforced change
Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 15, 13:50
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Man City vs. Brighton: Pep Guardiola's side must score 'minimum of two goals' as out-of-form star is tipped to be dropped
Man City must score 'a minimum of two goals' if they wish to beat Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 13, 18:40
Manchester City's Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush celebrate on February 15, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mar 13, 17:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on March 8, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 13, 17:00
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Premier League match against Brentford, on January 14, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City team news: Starting lineups confirmed for Premier League showdown
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City announce their teams for Saturday's Premier League game at the City Ground.
Mar 8, 11:15
Manchester City's Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms length of Nathan Ake absence, praises Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis impact
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals how long defender Nathan Ake is set to be ruled out for with a fractured foot.
Mar 7, 15:17
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Omar Marmoush celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Mar 6, 12:25
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 6, 12:17
Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias on October 21, 2023
Nathan Ake issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on a fracture in his left foot.
Mar 3, 20:22
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Vitor Reis hype around "young John Stones" wanted by Real Madrid is justified after 'really impressive' Man City home debut
Vitor Reis looks like "a young John Stones" and will develop into a "brilliant footballer", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole after the defender's "impressive" home debut against Plymouth.
Mar 3, 17:27
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Man City vs. Plymouth confirmed lineups: Claudio Echeverri, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made
Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle confirm their starting lineups for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 1, 16:47
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on February 15, 2025
Man City 'handed Florian Wirtz setback' as Bayern Munich position becomes clear
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirms Bayern Munich's interest in signing Manchester City-linked Florian Wirtz from reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 1, 00:41
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Man City vs. Plymouth: Pep Guardiola's side could better Arsenal, send out "really powerful statement" if they win FA Cup
Manchester City would send out a "really powerful statement" if they went on to win the FA Cup and secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 27, 12:20
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on February 11, 2025
Tottenham vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Son Heung-min, Wilson Odobert decision made
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash in North London.
Feb 26, 18:19
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues latest Erling Haaland update before Tottenham clash
Pep Guardiola delivers the latest injury update on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland ahead of Wednesday's Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 25, 13:03
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden "concern" emerges, but Pep Guardiola "will be feeling quite positive" despite defeat
Although the form of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden is "a concern", Pep Guardiola is right to believe that his Man City side have a "bright future", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 24, 18:45
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted lineup for Premier League clash amid Erling Haaland injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 24, 09:25
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mohamed Salah on February 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records
Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records as Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 18:32
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Haaland, De Bruyne, Diaz, Gakpo decisions made
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 15:19
AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez pictured on January 6, 2025
Man City hit with new transfer blow as 27-year-old 'to do everything possible' for Real Madrid switch
AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez is reportedly pining for a return to Real Madrid this summer, despite reported interest from the Premier League.
Feb 22, 14:26
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on February 2, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Erling Haaland decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Feb 21, 15:56
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rudiger, Haaland, Dias decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 19, 18:47
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish update before Real Madrid clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola issues an injury update on Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish ahead of Wednesday's Champions League playoff second-leg clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 18, 19:11
Como's Nico Paz on January 20, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plotting significant offer' for Arsenal-linked midfielder, but Real Madrid may scupper move
Man City reportedly join Arsenal and Inter Milan in the race to sign Como star Nico Paz, but Real Madrid seemingly have an advantage in their pursuit of the Spaniard.
Feb 18, 14:09
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Real Madrid vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola must "live and die by the youthful sword" as two stars "cannot be dropped" for Champions League tie
Pep Guardiola 'cannot drop' two key Man City players and should name the same team that thrashed Newcastle 4-0 last weekend in Wednesday's crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 18, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on May 9, 2023
Man City transfer news: £85m Kevin De Bruyne replacement identified, but Citizens 'ready for face-off' with Real Madrid
Manchester City are reportedly set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for the signing of an £85m-rated attacking midfielder this summer.
Feb 18, 09:37
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on an abductor injury.
Feb 17, 20:26
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Could Pep Guardiola be "tempted" by "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back alternative after "massive" Manuel Akanji injury blow?
Pep Guardiola could be tempted to use Abdukodir Khusanov as a "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back now that Manuel Akanji is facing a lengthy spell out injured, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:45
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Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Omar Marmoush "believes he belongs" in Pep Guardiola's side, but can Egyptian hat-trick hero save their season?
Hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush "needed that performance" against Newcastle to "rubber-stamp" the belief shown in him by Man City following his big-money January arrival, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:22
Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere with Ademola Lookman on January 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens earmark Serie A star as Kevin De Bruyne successor?
Manchester City are reportedly considering one of Serie A's top attackers as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Feb 16, 13:51
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates with Abdukodir Khusanov and Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as new signing Omar Marmoush scores first-half hat-trick
Omar Marmoush scores a superb first-half hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 victory over Premier League top-four rivals Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 17:02
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Gonzalez debut, Haaland captain, Khusanov, Gordon, Burn decisions made
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League top-four battle at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 13:48
Lens head coach Will Still on August 3, 2024
Preview:Lens vs. Strasbourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lens and Strasbourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 00:59
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