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
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Man City 3-0 Man United: “Immense” Erling Haaland proved he is more than just a goalscorer as Norwegian is relishing new “job”
Erling Haaland is “revelling in the responsibility” as a leader for Manchester City and it is now his “job” to get the best out of his teammates as he continues to score goals, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 15, 17:45
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 1, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side suffer major blow in bid to sign 'Bernardo Silva replacement'
Barcelona attacker Fermin Lopez reaffirms his commitment to the Catalan giants after his excellent performance in Sunday's 6-0 victory over Valencia.
Sep 15, 09:14
 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
 Manchester City's Rico Lewis on April 27, 2025
Pep Guardiola has two new contract priorities after Rico Lewis signs new Man City deal until 2030
Manchester City confirm that Rico Lewis has signed a long-term contract extension until 2030, and Pep Guardiola now has two new prioritiy deals to sort out at the Etihad.
Sep 12, 18:24
 Barcelona's Gavi and Fermin Lopez on October 20, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side planning January move for 'Bernardo Silva replacement'
Manchester City reportedly plan a move for Barcelona attacker Fermin Lopez during the January transfer window.
Sep 12, 08:11
 Portugal's Bernardo Silva on September 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Benfica accelerate Bernardo Silva pursuit as presidential candidate confirms “contract pending”
Benfica presidential candidate Joao Noronha Lopes confirms his plan to lure Bernardo Silva back to his boyhood club from Manchester City.
Sep 11, 12:59
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Poland in October 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Hungary: Predicted XI for Roberto Martinez's side in World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Hungary on Tuesday night.
Sep 7, 17:09
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on September 5, 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Armenia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Armenia.
Sep 4, 15:05
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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
 10 players out of contract in 2026 who could shake up the transfer market
Summer transfer window: 10 players out of contract in 2026 who could shake up the market
Sports Mole looks at 10 players who could become free agents in 2026 following the closure of the 2025 summer transfer window.
Sep 2, 15:42
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan heading towards exit with Champions League club in 'advanced talks' over move
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly closing in on a move to a club competing in the 2025-26 Champions League.
Sep 1, 17:02
 Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on June 18, 2025
Rayan Cherki injury: Man City games summer signing could miss after Pep Guardiola confirms major blow
Sports Mole takes a look at how many games Man City's Rayan Cherki could miss after Pep Guardiola confirmed how long the playmaker is set to be sidelined for with an injury.
Sep 1, 13:25
 Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring with Vinicius Junior and teammates against Manchester City on April 17, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Aug 29, 12:08
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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
 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
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Ruben Dias doesn't need Man City captaincy to succeed Vincent Kompany after new long-term contract, legend claims
A Manchester City legend exclusively tells Sports Mole why Ruben Dias does not need to be made permanent captain to succeed Vincent Kompany after his new long-term contract extension.
Aug 22, 12:24
 Manchester City's Ruben Dias on June 26, 2025
Ruben Dias: Man City defender gives 'perfect' reasons why he has signed new long-term contract
Ruben Dias explains why he has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new long-term contract.
Aug 22, 10:54
 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Savinho on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: 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 Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 21, 18:10
 Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 18:00
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Man City vs. Tottenham: Pep Guardiola sent “massive banana skin” warning ahead of “real challenge” against Thomas Frank’s side
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is warned of a potential “banana skin” ahead of Saturday’s “real challenge” against Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 09:34
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on June 26, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola makes summer demand, claims squad is "not healthy" despite Premier League win
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims that his squad are not in a healthy position, and he makes a demand of the club's hierarchy before the transfer window closes.
Aug 16, 23:02
 Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Wolves vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Ait-Nouri, Reijnders, Cherki, Trafford, Arias decisions made for Premier League opener
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for their opening Premier League game of the 2025-26 season at Molineux this evening.
Aug 16, 16:12
 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's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring on June 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 15:00
 SM-EK Cherki composite
Wolves vs. Man City: “Mercurial” Rayan Cherki is Pep Guardiola’s “cheat code” who must start Premier League opener
Rayan Cherki should start for Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Wolves and the “majestic footballer” could become a “cheat code” for Pep Guardiola's side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 11:43
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Max Kilman in action on May 4, 2024
Man City vs. Wolves: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 14, 09:00
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Man City injury news: ‘Realistic’ Rodri return verdict delivered after “massive blow” before new Premier League season
Manchester City supporters may have to “wait for a long time” before they see the very best of star midfielder Rodri, who recently suffered a fresh injury setback, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 09:57
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Tijjani Reijnders “has the X-factor”: Pep Guardiola will “adore” Frank Lampard-esque Man City signing after “ridiculous” Palermo performance
Manchester City’s summer signing Tijjani Reijnders “has got the X-factor” and will become a “special footballer” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 11, 20:19
 Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Rodri setback confirmed as Pep Guardiola delivers fresh update on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri ahead of the new season.
Aug 8, 22:39
 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
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer on July 14, 2025
Cole Palmer: Chelsea ‘set world-record asking price’ after ‘rejecting’ £149m Man City offer
Chelsea reject a British-record £149m (€170m) offer from Manchester City for star playmaker Cole Palmer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 13:21
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025
Premier League title race: Are Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in position to challenge for Liverpool's crown?
With Liverpool ready to surpass £400m in spending, Sports Mole considers how Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are positioned to challenge for the title.
Jul 27, 12:10
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan update delivered by Galatasaray head coach
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk delivers an update on the future of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who has been linked with a summer transfer to the Turkish giants.
Jul 24, 08:57
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer on July 14, 2025
Cole Palmer: Man City ‘willing’ to pay record transfer fee for Chelsea star who Pep Guardiola is ‘determined’ to sign
Manchester City are willing to pay a British-record fee to re-sign Cole Palmer from Premier League rivals Chelsea, according to a report.
Jul 21, 14:26
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Attacker ‘very unlikely to leave’ despite Pep Guardiola’s wish for a smaller squad
Pep Guardiola is planning to trim his Manchester City squad this summer, but one of his attackers is reportedly set to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Jul 15, 16:28
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: How Man City could benefit from Tottenham ‘doing the dirty work’ amid Nottingham Forest’s legal complaint
There is a “small possibility” that Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 19:16
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 15:10
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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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