Manchester City's Omar Marmoush on August 23, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Swansea: Predicted XI for Pep Guardiola's side in EFL Cup tie with widespread changes expected
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in their EFL Cup fourth-round contest with Championship side Swansea City.
Oct 27, 11:20
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Everton: 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 Everton.
Oct 16, 14:35
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Man City news: Hugo Viana praised for “smart” Nico O’Reilly, Savinho decisions as Divine Mukasa prediction emerges
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana wants a “big future” for Nico O’Reilly and Savinho at the Etihad Stadium and he has made the “smart” decision to extend the contracts of both players, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 17:00
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk with the Premier League trophy, on May 26, 2025
Premier League 2025-26: How many points does it take to win the title?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how many points could be required to win the Premier League title, taking into account data from previous campaigns.
Sep 29, 14:35
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Burnley confirmed lineups: Haaland, Rodri decision made as Guardiola makes six changes
Manchester City and Burnley confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 27, 13:47
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Haaland decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
Sep 25, 14:05
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Huddersfield vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Haaland absent, Mukasa debut as Guardiola makes nine changes for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for tonight’s EFL Cup third-round tie against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Sep 24, 18:30
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on September 18, 2025
Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms key player "out for the next three games", with team set for reshuffle
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms that a key player is set to miss three games, which will force him into a reshuffle over the next period of matches.
Sep 23, 23:40
Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds fans after the game on September 18, 2025
Manchester City lineup vs. Huddersfield Town: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as Pep Guardiola expected to shuffle the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield Town.
Sep 22, 12:10
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola on September 18, 2025
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Huddersfield Town and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 22, 08:32
Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on September 14, 2025
Man City predicted XI vs. Arsenal: Possible lineup for Premier League match
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Sep 19, 16:08
Manchester City's Gianluigi Donnarumma on September 17, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma: PSG chief confirms “difficult” salary demands as new Man City signing makes “first and only option” transfer claim
Manchester City were the "first and only option" for Gianluigi Donnarumma in the summer transfer window after PSG refused to accept the goalkeeper's "difficult" contract demands that led to his exit.
Sep 17, 14:12
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
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
SM-EK Pep composite
Manchester derby: Defeat for Man City “could be really painful” as prediction made for “must-win” Premier League clash
Manchester City’s confidence could suffer a “painful” knock if they lose a third successive Premier League game at the hands of rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 12, 10:35
SM-EK Donnarumma, Trafford composite
Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford? Man City’s Pep Guardiola can make “sensible” and “logical” goalkeeper choice for Manchester derby
There are “benefits” to starting either Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford in goal for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby against rivals Manchester United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 11, 18:30
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma on September 5, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma: Man City’s new signing given damning Italy rating after defensive ‘horror’ show before Manchester derby
Manchester City’s new signing Gianluigi Donnarumma performed ‘poorly’ as Italy conceded four goals in an enthralling 5-4 win over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday.
Sep 9, 12:40
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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
SM-EK Donnarumma City composite
“Remarkable” Gianluigi Donnarumma is “too good not to be a success" at Man City, but “issues” are guaranteed
Man City’s new signing Gianluigi Donnarumma is “unequivocally” a “world-class” goalkeeper who is “too good not to be a success” at the Etihad, but the concerns surrounding his arrival are "fair", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 2, 19:25
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on July 9, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma could immediately haunt Man United as Man City confirm £26m goalkeeper transfer from PSG
Manchester City announce the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal.
Sep 2, 10:10
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City transfer analysis: Was the summer window a success for Pep Guardiola's side?
Sports Mole analyses whether the summer transfer window was a success for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City as they endeavour to avoid a second successive trophyless campaign.
Sep 2, 10:00
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Gianluigi Donnarumma set for dream Man City debut as 'finishing touches' being put on £30.3m PSG transfer
Manchester City are reportedly putting the finishing touches on a deal for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, and they are in no rush to let Ederson depart before confirming the Italian's arrival.
Sep 1, 18:33
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Today's confirmed Premier League transfers: Deadline day - Monday, September 1
Keep track of every summer transfer deal done involving Premier League teams courtesy of Sports Mole's day-by-day roundup.
Sep 1, 18:20
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma pictured on July 9, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma is ‘100% not the right goalkeeper’ for Man City, says French football expert ahead of deadline day transfer
Gianluigi Donnarumma is "100%" not the right profile of goalkeeper for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, according to French football expert Julien Laurens.
Sep 1, 10:54
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on July 9, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma to Man City: Medical update as ‘deal done’ for deadline day signing of PSG goalkeeper
Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma after agreeing to sell Ederson to Fenerbahce.
Sep 1, 09:15
Manchester City's Ederson on June 18, 2025.
Man City transfer news: ‘Verbal agreement’ reached for Ederson sale with Gianluigi Donnarumma arrival ‘expected' by PSG
Man City reportedly reach an agreement with Fenerbahce over the sale of goalkeeper Ederson on transfer deadline day, while PSG 'expect' Gianluigi Donnarumma to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 1, 08:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Man City 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Pep Guardiola's side
Track all of Man City's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Sep 1, 07:00
Brighton and Hove Albion's Brajan Gruda on August 31, 2025
Brighton 2-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Pep Guardiola's side suffer second successive defeat in Premier League
Brighton & Hove Albion come from behind to record a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League contest at the Amex.
Aug 31, 13:30
Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Guardiola makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 13:21
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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
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma pictured on July 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma update as PSG ‘ready to accept’ cut-price fee for goalkeeper
Manchester City are seemingly been handed a boost in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma before the September 1 transfer deadline.
Aug 26, 09:17
SM-EK Trafford, Ederson, Donnarumma composite
Man City transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma ‘mistake’ warning sent after James Trafford howler and Ederson uncertainty
Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma will be prone to making as many mistakes as fellow goalkeeper James Trafford should he join Manchester City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 19:00
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Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola comments justified as “the biggest story” of Etihad loss to Spurs highlighted
Pep Guardiola’s new-look Manchester City squad will need time to develop cohesion and supporters must remain calm during the early stages of the new season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 14:30
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on July 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens take 'major' step forward in Gianluigi Donnarumma pursuit but deal depends on Ederson
Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma reportedly agrees personal terms with Manchester City ahead of a proposed move to the English club.
Aug 24, 08:41
Departing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma pictured on August 22, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma to Man City: Emotional PSG farewell welcome sight after James Trafford nightmare
Manchester City-linked Gianluigi Donnarumma appears to say farewell to Paris Saint-Germain fans, a sight that might delight Pep Guardiola after James Trafford’s Etihad Stadium debut nightmare.
Aug 23, 19:11
Manchester City's James Trafford on August 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as James Trafford has Etihad debut to forget
James Trafford's blunder helps a tremendous Tottenham Hotspur side claim a deserved 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 23, 14:40
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
Manchester City's Phil Foden and Rodri on June 18, 2025
Man City injury news: Foden, Rodri, Savinho, Ederson, Gvardiol, Kovacic latest updates from Pep Guardiola before Tottenham clash
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Manchester City squad ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 22, 13:08
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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