Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on July 21, 2020
Pep Guardiola insists that "excuses don't exist" amid selection troubles
The City boss says he has only 13 fit senior players available.
Sep 25, 12:20
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Pep Guardiola claims Manchester City have just 13 senior players available
The manager turned to youth for Thursday's 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth and will have to call upon the club's Academy resources again.
Sep 25, 06:59
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Pep Guardiola expected to make changes for EFL Cup clash with Bournemouth
The City boss was without seven first-teamers for Monday's Premier League opener at Wolves.
Sep 23, 15:52
 Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Bournemouth
Ahead of Manchester City's EFL Cup third-round tie with Bournemouth, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's side could line up.
Sep 22, 09:28
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup third-round tie between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 22, 09:15
 Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in action against Everton in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup third-round tie with Bournemouth.
Sep 22, 08:38
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on June 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Man City do not have the squad to play every three days'
He is currently without seven first team players.
Sep 22, 07:19
 Ilkay Gundogan in action for Man City on October 26, 2019
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan tests positive for coronavirus
The player will miss City's first three games of the season, starting at Wolves in the Premier League on Monday evening.
Sep 21, 11:21
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City squad "in an incredible mood" ahead of season opener
From the outside, the club's pre-season has been less than ideal.
Sep 20, 08:17
 Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Team News: New Wolves signing Ki-Jan Hoever ineligible for Man City game
Nuno Espirito Santo made changes in the Carabao Cup but is expected to go with his regulars, while City are still without Sergio Aguero.
Sep 19, 14:43
 Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on June 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Monday night's Premier League trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Sep 19, 14:31
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore scores their first goal against Manchester City on October 6, 2019
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 13:50
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Team News: Sergio Aguero out of Monday's clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers
City's record goalscorer is not yet back in full training.
Sep 18, 14:03
 Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sep 15, 10:15
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 2, 2020
Manchester City season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester City ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 14:30
 Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
Man City duo Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte test positive for coronavirus
City say neither player is displaying symptoms and both are self-isolating.
Sep 7, 09:44
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
How Manchester City could line up with Lionel Messi
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up next season if Lionel Messi joins the club.
Aug 28, 14:59
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured against Chelsea on June 25, 2020
A look at Man City's Champions League exits under Pep Guardiola
The Spaniard has failed to take City beyond the last eight of the Champions League.
Aug 16, 10:29
 Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
Aymeric Laporte: 'VAR decision is hard to accept'
Moussa Dembele gave Lyon a 2-1 lead and his goal stood despite a possible foul on Aymeric Laporte in the build-up.
Aug 16, 09:34
 Lyon's Moussa Dembele celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on August 15, 2020
Moussa Dembele scores brace as Lyon dump Manchester City out of Champions League
The former Celtic striker scored two late goals either side of Raheem Sterling's miss.
Aug 15, 21:11
 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Lyon
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up against Lyon in Saturday's Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.
Aug 13, 09:46
 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva reacts on February 26, 2020
Manchester City transfer news: £8m for Otamendi, Barcelona in for Bernardo Silva
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Monday, August 10.
Aug 10, 09:20
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 5, 13:37
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Friday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Aug 5, 13:35
 Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Friday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 11:41
 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Norwich City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Norwich City on Sunday.
Jul 24, 14:58
 Harry Kane celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur teammates after scoring against Leicester City on July 19, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the penultimate gameweek of the season, including Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jul 23, 12:03
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on July 21, 2020
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City need to become more consistent
The deposed champions have won four Premier League games for the first time this season.
Jul 21, 20:38
 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring against Watford on July 21, 2020
Raheem Sterling scores twice as Man City thrash relegation-threatened Watford
Watford, who sacked Nigel Pearson on Sunday, saw their goal difference take a hit.
Jul 21, 19:16
 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Jul 16, 13:35
 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
Jul 16, 11:44
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 16, 11:01
 Steve Cook in action for Bournemouth on February 2, 2019
Steve Cook: 'Manchester City display shows Bournemouth can still stay up'
The Cherries were pushed closer to relegation as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City.
Jul 16, 08:24
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Thursday's papers: Kalidou Koulibaly, Kai Havertz, Gareth Bale
A price drop could see Kalidou Koulibaly bring his defensive strengths to Anfield.
Jul 16, 08:11
 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Pep Guardiola 'to centre Manchester City rebuild around Kalidou Koulibaly'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly plans to build his summer squad overhaul around Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also wanted by Man United.
Jul 14, 08:26
 Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 13, 16:01
 France boss Didier Deschamps on November 14, 2019
How the pandemic has helped France's chances of winning Euro 2021
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at why the postponement of Euro 2020 could benefit France's hopes of winning the tournament.
Jul 12, 07:00
 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Jul 9, 15:59
 Southampton players celebrate Che Adams's goal against Manchester City on July 5, 2020
Che Adams stunner sees resilient Southampton down Manchester City
Che Adams brilliantly lobbed Ederson to give Saints a 1-0 lead they battled valiantly to maintain.
Jul 5, 20:11
 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on July 2, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Southampton
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League showdown with Southampton on Sunday.
Jul 3, 14:29
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