Roberto Firmino battles with Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
In the buildup to Liverpool's Premier League showdown with Manchester City, Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 12, 13:22
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Pep Guardiola leaves out Sergio Aguero for semi-final first leg
Sergio Aguero is left out of Manchester City's starting lineup to face Bristol City, as Pep Guardiola makes four changes for the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
Jan 9, 18:48
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
David Silva to return to Spain
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that David Silva will return to Spain to be with his premature son, making him a doubt for the EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 6, 21:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero: 'It's an honour to manage Sergio Aguero'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that it is an "honour" to have Sergio Aguero at the club following his brace in the club's 4-1 FA Cup win over Burnley.
Jan 6, 18:39
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City come from behind to reach FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City come from behind to beat Burnley 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 16:51
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick sends message to Man City's David Silva
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick reaches out to Manchester City rival David Silva after hearing about the Spaniard's family troubles.
Jan 3, 21:14
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
David Silva reveals Manchester City absence due to premature birth of son
David Silva reveals that he has been absent from Manchester City's team due to the premature birth of his son Mateo.
Jan 3, 13:04
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
David Silva could miss more Manchester City fixtures due to personal problems
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that David Silva might be absent from upcoming games due to personal reasons.
Jan 3, 12:37
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Manchester City move 15 points clear at summit
Manchester City move 15 points clear of second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Watford.
Jan 2, 21:55
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Team News: David Silva returns for Manchester City
Midfielder David Silva returns to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League clash against Watford.
Jan 2, 19:02
City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany injury not as bad as feared'
Pep Guardiola provides a positive update on the fitness of Vincent Kompany and John Stones ahead of the New Year's Eve trip to Crystal Palace.
Dec 29, 17:25
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Team News: David Silva not involved as Manchester City face Newcastle United
David Silva is not in the Manchester City squad for their Premier League game away at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
Dec 27, 18:48
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Manchester City too strong for Bournemouth
Manchester City move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:55
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Team News: David Silva, Vincent Kompany start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and David Silva return to Manchester City's starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
Dec 23, 14:02
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones, David Silva back in Manchester City training
Manchester City duo John Stones and David Silva return to training ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 12:08
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Team News: Kyle Walker starts against Tottenham Hotspur
Kyle Walker starts against his former club as Manchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad.
Dec 16, 16:31
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails 'complete' midfielder David Silva
Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City midfielder David Silva "has everything", having scored in three successive Premier League matches.
Dec 14, 17:46
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Paul Clement: 'Manchester City made Swansea City suffer'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement admits that his side were outclassed by Manchester City, whom he describes as "one of the best sides" he has come across.
Dec 14, 12:04
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City thrash Swansea City for new Premier League win record
Manchester City set a new Premier League record of 15 successive wins with a 4-0 thrashing of bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 21:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Swansea City 0-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive how Man City became Premier League history-makers with a 4-0 win at Swansea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 18:45
Kevin De Bruyne in action with Victor Lindelof during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Gary Neville hails "exceptional" Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva
Gary Neville says that Manchester United struggled to deal with "exceptional" Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva during Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 11, 13:35
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'involved in dressing-room bust-up with Ederson'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly involved in an angry dressing-row bust-up with Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson following his side's derby defeat.
Dec 10, 22:46
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Manchester City are on a different level to Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville admits that Manchester City were on a "different level" during their 2-1 derby victory at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 21:07
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Premier League title race is not over'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that the title race is not yet over despite opening up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 10, 20:12
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
Fabian Delph: 'Manchester derby victory is sweetest yet'
Manchester City full-back Fabian Delph hails his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United as the "sweetest" win of their record-breaking run so far.
Dec 10, 20:01
Kevin De Bruyne in action with Victor Lindelof during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne warns against Manchester City complacency
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne warns his side against complacency, having moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 10, 19:50
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho rules Manchester United out of title race
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho concedes that his side are "probably" out of the title race following their 2-1 defeat to leaders Manchester City.
Dec 10, 19:43
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho bemoans "unbelievable" goals to concede
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side suffered from two "unbelievable" goals and a refereeing mistake during their 2-1 derby defeat to Man City.
Dec 10, 19:06
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City edge out Manchester United to move 11 points clear
Manchester City move 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 18:27
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City XI ahead of derby
Gabriel Jesus is preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City's starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 15:34
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United, as the Citizens moved 11 points clear at the top.
Dec 10, 15:30
Eric Bailly, Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Eric Bailly out, Phil Jones back for Manchester City match
Eric Bailly remains absent for Manchester United's meeting with Manchester City, but Phil Jones, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Nemanja Matic are all deemed fit.
Dec 8, 14:25
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Preview:Manchester United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the derby showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 14:15
David Silva scores City's second during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City ace David Silva fit to face Manchester United
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that midfielder David Silva "is really good" and will feature against Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend.
Dec 8, 13:50
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
As part of the build-up to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the squads of Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 12:37
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Manchester United, Manchester City to play another overseas pre-season derby?
Manchester United and Manchester City hope to stage another pre-season derby in the United States, according to a report.
Dec 8, 10:51
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Team News: Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva start for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hands starts to Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva for Manchester City's trip to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Dec 6, 18:39