Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Team News: Liverpool welcome back Mohamed Salah at Manchester City
Liverpool recall striker Mohamed Salah for their Champions League clash at Manchester City.
Apr 10, 17:36
Nicolas Otamendi in acrobatic action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Pep Guardiola tempted to make defensive change for Liverpool match
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hints that he will break up his central-defensive duo for the meeting with Liverpool after conceding six goals in two games.
Apr 9, 14:43
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero on Manchester City bench for derby against Manchester United
Sergio Aguero is on the Manchester City bench ahead of Saturday's Premier League derby with Manchester United.
Apr 7, 15:35
Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku celebrate with each other during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Manchester derby clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 6, 18:00
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Manchester United
Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby clash at the Etihad Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City may line up against Manchester United.
Apr 6, 15:00
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday night's Champions League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
Apr 4, 07:00
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City motivated by Liverpool defeat'
Ilkay Gundogan says that Manchester City are motivated to beat Liverpool in Europe after the Merseyside club ended their unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Apr 3, 10:10
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Aymeric Laporte: 'Manchester City must be 100% focused against Liverpool'
Defender Aymeric Laporte says that Manchester City must be "100% focused" to get the better of Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Apr 3, 09:22
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero missing as Manchester City face Everton
Sergio Aguero misses out on a place in Manchester City squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park.
Mar 31, 15:33
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones unhappy with lack of game time
Manchester City defender John Stones admits that he has found it "difficult" to have fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 25, 21:58
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Three areas that Manchester City could strengthen in the summer
Manchester City were confirmed as this season's Premier League champions at the weekend, but which areas of his squad could Pep Guardiola strengthen during the summer.
Mar 16, 11:05
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus start for Manchester City
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus both return to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League fixture at Stoke City.
Mar 12, 19:02
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City's John Stones: 'We were below par against Basel'
Manchester City defender John Stones expresses his frustration about Manchester City's performance against Basel.
Mar 8, 15:23
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea did not play to their qualities'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that his side 'did not play to their qualities' in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 5, 10:51
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata misses out for Chelsea against Manchester City
Alvaro Morata is dropped to the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash with champions-elect Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 15:01
Pep Guardiola distractedly hugs Arsene Wenger after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole assembles predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Feb 27, 11:14
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Aymeric Laporte: 'EFL Cup win would be a step forward'
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte says that he is focused on taking a "big step forward" by winning the EFL Cup on Sunday.
Feb 25, 10:55
Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:49
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Will Grigg shatters Manchester City's quadruple hopes
Will Grigg's late winner sees Wigan Athletic record a memorable 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium.
Feb 19, 21:50
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero retains place in attack, David Silva returns
Sergio Aguero once again leads the Manchester City attack for tonight's FA Cup tie at Wigan Athletic, while Leroy Sane and David Silva are among those to return.
Feb 19, 18:59
Raphael Varane in action for Real Madrid on October 17, 2017
Report: Manchester United planning summer moves for Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is hoping to recruit Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane and Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire, according to a report.
Feb 13, 21:00
Fabian Delph in action for Manchester City on November 5, 2017
Team News: Manchester City make two changes for Basel trip
Manchester City make two changes for their Champions League clash with Basel.
Feb 13, 18:39
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany will lift Premier League title'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that captain Vincent Kompany will lift any trophies the team win this season, despite only playing a bit-part role.
Feb 12, 13:34
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Manchester City trio return to training ahead of Basel tie
Leroy Sane returns to training with Manchester City ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Basel in the Champions League, along with two other recent injury absentees.
Feb 12, 12:20
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Aymeric Laporte will learn'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola backs defender Aymeric Laporte to learn following the Frenchman's clash with Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on Saturday.
Feb 11, 14:31
Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Manchester United, Manchester City 'to battle it out for Harry Maguire'
Manchester United and Manchester City will reportedly go head to head to land England international Harry Maguire from Leicester City in the summer.
Feb 10, 22:49
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Sergio Aguero scores four in Manchester City rout
Sergio Aguero scores four second-half goals to fire Manchester City to a 5-1 victory over Leicester City, taking them 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Feb 10, 19:23
Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez on bench for Leicester City against Manchester City
Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez starts on the bench for the Foxes against Manchester City.
Feb 10, 16:32
Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Manchester City, Manchester United keen on Leicester City's Harry Maguire?
Manchester City and Manchester United are reportedly planning to make an approach for Leicester City defender Harry Maguire during the summer.
Feb 10, 09:31
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Preview:Manchester City vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's meeting with Leicester City in the Premier League.
Feb 8, 16:30
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City
Vincent Kompany insists that he is not considering leaving Manchester City, despite dropping down the pecking order.
Feb 6, 10:33
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'I rested John Stones due to knee problem'
Pep Guardiola confirms that John Stones was not utilised in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday due to a knee problem.
Feb 4, 12:35
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Team News: Manchester City name six substitutes for Burnley game
January signing Aymeric Laporte is only on the Manchester City bench for the Premier League fixture at Burnley as Pep Guardiola names just six substitutes.
Feb 3, 11:33
Sean Dyche gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Sean Dyche questions Manchester City youth policy
Sean Dyche admits that the "demands of the Premier League" are to blame for Pep Guardiola splashing out close to £450m on new recruits during his time at Manchester City.
Feb 2, 19:07
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Preview:Burnley vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 16:20
Baggies manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
West Brom boss Alan Pardew: 'Arsenal were warned over late bid for Jonny Evans'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew claims that Arsenal were to blame for their failed attempt to sign defender Jonny Evans during the January window.
Feb 1, 14:51
Eliaquim Mangala in action for Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Eliaquim Mangala "very excited" to join Everton
Eliaquim Mangala says that he cannot wait to get started at Everton after joining the Toffees from Manchester City on loan.
Feb 1, 10:59
Eliaquim Mangala in action for Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Everton confirm Eliaquim Mangala loan arrival
Everton confirm the loan arrival of Eliaquim Mangala from Manchester City.
Feb 1, 00:49
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola rules out Riyad Mahrez arrival
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that the club will not be signing Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez before the January transfer deadline.
Jan 31, 22:47
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