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Man City vs. Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola told to use treble-winning tactic to stop Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe in Champions League test
Man City's "best chance" of quelling the "almighty threat" of Real Madrid in the Champions League could be to select almost the same defence that excelled during their treble-winning season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:30
Shaun Wright-Phillips on September 19, 2014
Man City 20-year-old already fulfilling "massive potential" as Premier League winner delivers verdict
Manchester City winger Savinho is already fulfilling some of his "massive potential" at the Etihad Stadium, a former Premier League winner tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 08:37
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain during his side's match against Brest, on February 1, 2025
Preview:Brest vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Brest and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 14:52
Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt and Jamie Gittens celebrate on November 23, 2024
Preview:Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Sporting Lisbon and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 12:53
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Kevin De Bruyne chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 9, 12:04
Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Champions League squad in full: Rodri included, three January signings could face Real Madrid
Manchester City confirm that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and three new signings have been included in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of this season's competition.
Feb 7, 13:41
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Leyton Orient vs. Man City preview: "Big changes" predicted as Pep Guardiola tipped to experiment in "fascinating" FA Cup tie
Is Pep Guardiola destined to make "big changes" to his Man City lineup for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leyton Orient? Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why that could be the case.
Feb 7, 10:05
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Myles Lewis-Skelly: Arsenal star currently 'England's best left-back' as Gunners sent contract demand
Arsenal's rising star Myles Lewis-Skelly is the best English left-back in the Premier League right now and should be a shoo-in for England, Charles Watts believes.
Feb 6, 15:38
Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leyton Orient: Predicted XI for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leyton Orient.
Feb 6, 08:40
Manchester City's James McAtee and Divin Mubama celebrate on January 11, 2025
Preview:Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 08:35
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring as part of a hat-trick on November 22, 2024
Harry Kane: Could Premier League club circling for Bayern Munich forward in 2026?
A number of Premier League and European giants are reportedly put on alert with Harry Kane allegedly having a decreasing release clause in his Bayern Munich contract.
Feb 5, 12:18
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Arsenal's humble jibes to Erling Haaland are "good for football" claims ex-Man City star
Arsenal's "banter" towards Manchester City's Erling Haaland in Sunday's 5-1 Premier League win was "good for football", a former Manchester City star tells Sports Mole.
Feb 4, 23:51
Ray Parlour/Erling Haaland composite image
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel jibes at Erling Haaland "fair game" during Arsenal 5-1 Man City
Arsenal's mocking of Erling Haaland in Sunday's 5-1 Premier League win over Manchester City was "fair game", a former Gunners Premier League winner tells Sports Mole.
Feb 4, 16:58
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Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Gary Neville's Gabriel remark slammed after "proper" Premier League thriller
Arsenal's 5-1 win over Manchester City and the subsequent fallout was the epitome of "proper football", Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Feb 4, 14:37
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins pictured on October 26, 2024
Arsenal 'discussed surprise swoop' for former Chelsea striker after they failed to land Ollie Watkins
Arsenal were reportedly discussing a move for AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata after failing to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
Feb 4, 13:14
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on February 1, 2025
Premier League Team of the Week: Mohamed Salah, Declan Rice, Djed Spence
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Mohamed Salah, Declan Rice and Djed Spence.
Feb 4, 09:04
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on October 22, 2024
Arsenal prodigy Myles Lewis-Skelly set for England call-up after Man City masterclass?
England are reportedly considering handing a maiden senior call-up to Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly during the March internationals.
Feb 3, 17:59
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 14, 2024
Arsenal transfer update: Mikel Arteta gives hint at deadline day plans for January window
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta speaks about his plans on deadline day, with fans keen for the club to bring in offensive reinforcements.
Feb 2, 23:37
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on November 23, 2024
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri make Arsenal goalscoring history in Man City mauling
Arsenal teenagers Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri make club history for the Gunners in their 5-1 Premier League crushing of champions Manchester City.
Feb 2, 19:02
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard celebrate on February 2, 2025
Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Hale End heroes humble Erling Haaland
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri both find the back of the net as Arsenal demolish a meek Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates in the Premier League.
Feb 2, 18:25
Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel pictured on December 12, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues to have 'free run' at 27-year-old despite Man United competition?
Manchester United reportedly join Chelsea in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, whom the Red Devils have a 'long-standing' interest in.
Feb 2, 16:07
Arsenal's David Raya reacts on December 4, 2024
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Raya, White, Khusanov, Marmoush decisions made
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:20
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez in November 2024.
Chelsea lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as Maresca makes Sanchez call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Monday's Premier League London derby with West Ham United.
Feb 1, 10:26
Graham Potter as Chelsea head coach in April 2023.
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 10:17
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Omar Marmoush, Savinho calls
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Jan 31, 16:39
Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Dinamo Zagreb with Kai Havertz, on January 22, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 16:34
 Caoimhin Kelleher is one of the names linked with replacing Robert Sanchez at Chelsea on January 28, 2025
Chelsea transfer latest: Former Premier League goalkeeper on Caoimhin Kelleher as Robert Sanchez replacement
A former Premier League goalkeeper tells Sports Mole that Chelsea could benefit from signing Caoimhin Kelleher if he can deal with pressure at the Blues.
Jan 28, 22:12
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Man City transfer news: Citizens "can't get it wrong again", urged to avoid midfield mistake amid Douglas Luiz, Sverre Nypan links
Man City "are much more aware of the need to get it right" when signing a new midfielder after previous "failings in the transfer market" amid reported interest in Douglas Luiz and Sverre Nypan, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 28, 11:15
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Omar Marmoush's debut "one of spectacular promise" - Why Pep Guardiola's tactical tweak "isn't going to harm" Man City going forward
Omar Marmoush's Man City debut in their Premier League victory over Chelsea last weekend was "one of spectacular promise", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:47
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Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Was Guardiola right to start Abdukodir Khusanov? Did Pep's "gamble" pay off?
Pep Guardiola's "gamble" to start Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea "didn't pay off", but the defender's difficult debut will have done him "no real harm", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:36
Sverre Nypan in action for Norway Under-21s on September 10, 2024
Premier League trio 'present offers' to teeanger dubbed the 'next Martin Odegaard'
Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa are reportedly keen on signing Norwegian Sverre Nypan, with the Premier League trio presenting their projects to the prodigy.
Jan 27, 13:27
Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Club Brugge: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Khusanov dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Jan 27, 13:18
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates scoring on January 25, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs. Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 13:08
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 18, 2024
Erling Haaland's record vs. Chelsea including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record against Chelsea, including overall wins, goals and assists.
Jan 27, 10:30
Chelsea's Conor Gallagher in action with Manchester City's Rodri on November 12, 2023
Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Manchester City.
Jan 27, 10:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 1, 2025
Arsenal transfer update: Mikel Arteta reportedly receives major transfer boost, with forward keen to join in January
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reportedly receives a boost in his pursuit of one of his key transfer targets, who is prioritising a move to the Emirates.
Jan 27, 01:20
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca in November 2024.
Chelsea transfer update: Key January target 'to have future assessed' with Enzo Maresca keen on forward
Chelsea reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of one of their key transfer targets, with their club set to assess the possibility of allowing them to leave.
Jan 26, 23:41
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on January 4, 2025
Premier League Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 23, including Erling Haaland, Cody Gakpo and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jan 26, 22:01
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's game against Ipswich Town, on January 25, 2025
Mohamed Salah record: Is the Liverpool star the greatest forward in Premier League history ahead of Thierry Henry?
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is making a strong claim to be the best forward in Premier League history after scoring his 19th goal of the league season on Saturday.
Jan 26, 00:04
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Omar Marmoush celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Phil Foden hits personal best in comeback win
Phil Foden caps off a terrific Manchester City comeback as the Premier League champions sink Chelsea 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 25, 19:30
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