Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola believes football has lost a sense of joy
Manchester City beat the Clarets 5-0 for the fourth time in succession at the Etihad Stadium but Pep Guardiola said the joy is missing without spectators.
Nov 28, 19:05
Riyad Mahrez celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Burnley in the Premier League on November 28, 2020
Mahrez nets hat-trick as five-star Man City hammer Burnley
Benjamin Mendy and Ferran Torres also scored in the Clarets' fourth successive 5-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 28, 17:15
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Burnley
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 26, 18:13
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 26, 17:50
Manchester City players celebrate Phil Foden's goal against Olympiacos in the Champions League on November 25, 2020
Phil Foden scores to send Manchester City into Champions League round of 16
The England midfielder scored the only goal as City beat Olympiacos in Greece.
Nov 25, 20:10
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling pictured in October 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Olympiacos
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Olympiacos.
Nov 23, 19:02
Potty mouth Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on November 21, 2020
Preview:Olympiacos vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Olympiacos and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 18:45
Tottenham Hotspur duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min celebrate scoring against West Ham United on October 18, 2020
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 19, 15:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
A closer look at Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City
Manager has signed a new deal with the club.
Nov 19, 14:50
Phil Foden pictured on November 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League trip to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 19, 14:49
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on November 8, 2020
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Nov 19, 14:09
Ferran Torres celebrates scoring for Spain against Germany in the Nations League on November 17, 2020
Ferran Torres hits hat-trick as Spain put six past Germany
The visitors had only needed a draw to win the group.
Nov 17, 22:03
Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter on October 31, 2020
Lautaro Martinez, Erling Braut Haaland 'top Manchester City wish list'
Manchester City's two priority transfer targets for next summer are Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report.
Nov 15, 23:20
Spain players celebrate Mikel Oyarzabal's goal against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on October 10, 2020
Preview:Switzerland vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Switzerland and Spain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 10:40
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's blockbuster Premier League showdown against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 6, 16:19
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola pictured in July 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Nov 6, 15:56
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota completes his hat-trick against Atalanta BC on November 3, 2020
Champions League Team of the Week - Diogo Jota, Alassane Plea, Robert Lewandowski
selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday three, including Diogo Jota, Alassane Plea and Robert Lewandowski.
Nov 5, 09:02
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus sets sights on Liverpool
The Brazil striker netted decisively in the Champions League victory against Olympiacos.
Nov 4, 17:43
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Pep Guardiola talks up importance of Gabriel Jesus return ahead of Liverpool tie
City ultimately looked comfortable as they maintained their 100 per cent start in Group C.
Nov 3, 23:45
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Gabriel Jesus makes goalscoring return as Man City cruise past Olympiacos
The result maintained City's three-point lead at the top of Group C.
Nov 3, 22:09
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
Sergio Aguero poised to make Manchester City return this month
The Argentina striker has been sidelined by knee and hamstring issues this season.
Nov 2, 16:42
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus pictured after scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in September 2020
Gabriel Jesus in contention to feature for Man City against Olympiacos
The Brazil striker is training again after recovering from a thigh injury.
Nov 2, 13:38
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Porto vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Porto and Marseille, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 1, 13:21
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring in the EFL Cup clash with Bournemouth on September 24, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Olympiacos
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League showdown with Olympiacos on Tuesday evening.
Nov 1, 11:23
Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Olympiacos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Olympiacos, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 1, 11:02
Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Kyle Walker: 'My parents would have given me stick if I celebrated'
The right-back was born in Sheffield and his mother and father still live in the city.
Oct 31, 16:35
Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Kyle Walker returns to haunt Sheffield United as Manchester City triumph
The former Blade struck from outside the area.
Oct 31, 14:47
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Oct 29, 16:19
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 29, 15:56
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Patience was key in win over Marseille'
The hosts deployed a five-man back line in the hope of absorbing pressure and hitting City on the break.
Oct 28, 10:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola hails Man City's response to criticism following Marseille win
City, who have had a slow start to the Premier League season, saw off Marseille 3-0.
Oct 27, 23:53
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
Man City maintain 100% start in Champions League with victory at Marseille
Ferran Torres, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling on target in 3-0 success.
Oct 27, 22:23
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Marseille
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League showdown with Marseille on Tuesday evening.
Oct 25, 18:16
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
Preview:Marseille vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Marseille and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 25, 18:11
Olympiacos' Ahmed Hassan celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Preview:Porto vs. Olympiacos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Porto and Olympiacos, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 25, 10:50
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne talks to manager Roberto Martinez after coming off injured against England in October 2020
How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Oct 22, 10:50
Liverpool players celebrate after Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico scores an own goal in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Champions League roundup: Liverpool, Manchester City both triumph but Real Madrid suffer shock defeat
The holders romped to a comfortable 4-0 victory as they launched their title defence.
Oct 21, 22:23
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'We put in perfect performance against Porto'
City were made to work hard after Luis Diaz capitalised on a loose pass from Ruben Dias to put Porto ahead after 14 minutes.
Oct 21, 22:20
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring against Porto in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Manchester City open Champions League campaign with home win over Porto
Luis Diaz had put the Portuguese outfit ahead.
Oct 21, 21:09
Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on February 2, 2019
Preview:Elche vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Elche and Valencia, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 21, 14:10
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