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Team News: Fabian Delph on Manchester City bench
Fabian Delph is among Manchester City's substitutes for today's Premier League meeting with Aston Villa, as Manuel Pellegrini makes one change to his side.Nov 8, 12:34
Leandro Bacuna: 'Ex-Villan Fabian Delph deserves respect, but not too much'
Aston Villa defender Leandro Bacuna wants supporters to move on from Fabian Delph as the Manchester City midfielder braces himself for a return to Villa Park.Nov 8, 00:27
Manuel Pellegrini hopes Fabian Delph gets warm reception from Aston Villa fans
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini hopes that Fabian Delph receives a warm welcome from Aston Villa fans this weekend.Nov 6, 17:14
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park.Nov 6, 16:58
Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier receives first senior England call-up
Eric Dier receives his first senior England call-up for friendlies against Spain and France.Nov 5, 14:01
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Fernando return for Manchester City at Sevilla
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini recalls Raheem Sterling and Fernando to the starting XI for his side's Champions League clash with Sevilla.Nov 3, 18:49
In Off The Post: The Sam Matterface column
In his latest Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface runs the rule over Randy Lerner, Manchester City and a goal-shy Bafetimbi Gomis.Nov 3, 10:00
Preview:Sevilla vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Champions League action as La Liga side Sevilla welcome the visit of Manchester City in Group D.Nov 2, 16:42
Man City's Manuel Pellegrini expects fully fit squad after international break
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says that he hopes to have a fully fit squad after next month's international break.Oct 30, 13:36
Aleksandar Kolarov returns to Manchester City training
Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov shakes off a hamstring injury to train with his teammates ahead of the visit of Sevilla.Oct 20, 12:18
Chris Sutton: 'Sacking Tim Sherwood would be absolutely ridiculous'
Former Aston Villa striker Chris Sutton believes that sacking under-fire manager Tim Sherwood would be an "absolutely ridiculous" decision.Oct 18, 16:03
Tim Sherwood: 'Christian Benteke sale similar to Luis Suarez departure'
Tim Sherwood believes that Aston Villa's loss of Christian Benteke was similar to the departures of Luis Suarez from Liverpool and Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 16, 21:55
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero out for a month
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reveals that striker Sergio Aguero will miss at least a month with a muscle injury.Oct 16, 12:59
Team News: Manchester City make three changes, Yoan Gouffran starts for Newcastle United
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes three changes for his side's clash with Newcastle United, as Pablo Zabaleta, Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando all start.Oct 3, 13:06
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 1, 16:09
Preview:Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Champions League match between Borussia Monchengladbach and Manchester City.Sep 29, 17:05
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Sunderland's League Cup clash as they welcome travelling Manchester City to the Stadium of Light in the third round.Sep 21, 16:28
Sergio Aguero in, Vincent Kompany out of Man City's match against West Ham
Manuel Pellegrini confirms that Sergio Aguero is fit to face West Ham United on Saturday, but Vincent Kompany is ruled out. Sep 18, 12:12
Preview:Leicester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Leicester City's visit of Aston Villa as the Foxes look to protect their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.Sep 11, 20:07
Manchester City's Fabian Delph 'expected to be out for six weeks'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini reveals that Fabian Delph is likely to miss six weeks of action due to his latest hamstring injury.Sep 11, 12:23
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the top-of-the-table Premier League clash at Selhurst Park as in-form pair Crystal Palace and Manchester City battle for top spot.Sep 10, 19:05
New signings: Who will make their debuts this weekend?
Sports Mole looks at some of the summer signings in line to make their debuts for their new clubs when the Premier League resumes this weekend.Sep 10, 09:48
Manchester City midfielder Fernando nearing full fitness
Manchester City midfielder Fernando reveals that he should be fit to return to action within the next fortnight following a groin injury.Sep 9, 20:24
Roy Hodgson surprised by Fabian Delph injury
England boss Roy Hodgson insists that no risk was taken with Fabian Delph's fitness after he suffered a hamstring injury against Switzerland on Tuesday evening.Sep 9, 08:59
Match Analysis: England 2-0 Switzerland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-0 victory over Switzerland, a match which saw Wayne Rooney score a record 50th goal for his country.Sep 8, 21:30
Wayne Rooney breaks record as England down Switzerland
Wayne Rooney becomes England's leading goalscorer after finding the net in a 2-0 win over Switzerland at Wembley.Sep 8, 20:36
Half-Time Report: England being held by Switzerland
England and Switzerland play out a goalless first half in their Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley.Sep 8, 19:32
Team News: England make four changes for Switzerland clash
England boss Roy Hodgson makes four changes to the side for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland.Sep 8, 17:50
Manchester City confirm signing of Wolfsburg's Kevin De Bruyne on six-year deal
Manchester City confirm the signing of Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg on a six-year deal, with the fee reported to be in the region of £55m.Aug 30, 15:16
Preview:Everton vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park.Aug 21, 16:14
Kevin De Bruyne agrees Manchester City personal terms?
Wolfsburg star Kevin De Bruyne's representatives reportedly agree personal terms with Manchester City.Aug 21, 15:19
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.Aug 20, 15:58
Manchester City sign Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia
Manchester City announce the signing of Nicolas Otamendi from Valencia on a five-year deal.Aug 20, 09:12
Report: Nicolas Otamendi agrees personal terms with Manchester City
Nicolas Otamendi will be confirmed as a Manchester City player in the next 24 hours after agreeing terms on a five-year deal.Aug 20, 01:35
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to Manchester City as the Premier League's top two from 2014-15 square off at Eastlands.Aug 14, 18:21
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa don't need Fabian Delph, Christian Benteke'
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa will thrive without Fabian Delph and Christian Benteke as he hopes to avoid a relegation dogfight in the 2015-16 campaign.Aug 13, 23:02
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.Aug 12, 17:55
Fabian Delph ruled out of Manchester City's opening fixtures by injury
Fabian Delph is ruled out of Manchester City's opening two Premier League fixtures due to a hamstring injury the midfielder picked up during a pre-season friendly. Aug 8, 13:10
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns.Aug 7, 17:29
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.Aug 6, 17:44
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