Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on January 10, 2021
What is Manchester City's strongest XI for the 2021-22 season?
Ahead of the new Premier League season starting this weekend, Sports Mole looks at who would make Manchester City's strongest XI in the 2021-22 campaign.
Aug 10, 18:00
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
John Stones believes Man City is best place for him after signing new deal
The England defender, who joined the club from Everton in a £47.5million deal in 2016, is now committed to City until 2026.
Aug 10, 11:23
Manchester City players lift the Premier League trophy on May 23, 2021
Manchester City 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Manchester City's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 10, 10:00
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
John Stones signs contract extension at Manchester City until 2026
The 26-year-old England defender joined the club in 2016.
Aug 10, 09:01
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
John Stones 'puts pen to paper on new five-year Manchester City deal'
Manchester City defender John Stones has reportedly signed a new five-year contract to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 9, 22:44
Ruben Dias pictured for Manchester City in January 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's Community Shield with Leicester City.
Aug 5, 14:37
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured in February 2021
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Community Shield clash between Leicester City and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 5, 14:07
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Aymeric Laporte 'pushing for Barcelona or Real Madrid move'
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is reportedly keen to move back to La Liga and join either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Aug 4, 07:49
John Stones in action for Manchester City on December 9, 2020
John Stones 'set for new £175,000-a-week Manchester City deal'
England international John Stones is close to agreeing a new £175,000-a-week contract with Manchester City, according to a report.
Aug 1, 11:25
Ederson in action for Man City on November 28, 2020
Ederson 'set for new Manchester City deal'
Manchester City reportedly prepare to hand Ederson a three-year contract extension, which would tie him down to the club until the summer of 2028.
Jul 30, 08:21
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on May 8, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Barnsley - prediction, team news, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Manchester City and Barnsley, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jul 29, 08:13
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates as his team beat England to win Euro 2020 on July 11, 2021
Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament - Ronaldo, Sterling, Pogba
Sports Mole selects its team of the tournament from Euro 2020, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Raheem Sterling and Paul Pogba.
Jul 12, 15:42
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Euro 2020 day 30: Gareth Southgate 'could not be prouder to be English'
England will take on the Azzurri in Sunday's final.
Jul 10, 08:02
England's Kalvin Phillips in action against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
Kalvin Phillips pays tribute to land grandmother ahead of Euro 2020 final
The Leeds midfielder has capped a remarkable rise by helping England reach the Euro 2020 final.
Jul 9, 22:03
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal on June 29, 2021
John Stones backs Raheem Sterling to win Euro 2020 player of the tournament
Raheem Sterling has been in fine form all summer for England.
Jul 9, 18:46
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Euro 2020 day 29: Gareth Southgate opens up on English pride
England and Italy are gearing up for Sunday's final.
Jul 9, 16:39
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
How England could line up against Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-​depth look at how England could line up for Sunday's Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Jul 9, 14:00
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Preview:Italy vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Italy and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 13:27
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
Penistone Church FC ready to roar on local hero John Stones
Barnsley-born John Stones started out as a seven-year-old at Penistone Church.
Jul 9, 12:27
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
Bobby Hassell: 'John Stones has done Barnsley proud'
England defender John Stones came up the youth ranks at his home-town club.
Jul 8, 12:37
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
How England could line up against Denmark
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark on Wednesday.
Jul 5, 09:25
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Ukraine 0-4 England: Three Lions to meet Denmark in semi-finals
The skipper's double was added to by Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson.
Jul 3, 21:14
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Barcelona 'end interest in Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte'
Barcelona end their interest in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte due to their financial troubles, according to a report.
Jul 2, 22:20
Jack Grealish and Declan Rice celebrate as England beat Germany on June 29, 2021
How England could line up against Ukraine
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 quarter-final with Ukraine.
Jul 1, 10:03
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
How England could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Germany on Tuesday.
Jun 27, 13:17
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
Preview:England vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's European Championship clash between England and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 27, 10:40
England's John Stones hits the post against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
John Stones warns Germany to prepare for England's "winning mentality"
England take on Germany in a Euro 2016 last-16 tie at Wembley on Tuesday.
Jun 26, 21:53
Harry Maguire in training for England on June 10, 2021
England's Harry Maguire "ready to go" after shaking off ankle injury
The Manchester United defender hopes to get some game time against the Czech Republic.
Jun 21, 14:58
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Manchester City 'not considering selling Aymeric Laporte this summer'
Manchester City do not want to sell Aymeric Laporte during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jun 20, 17:16
England's Jack Grealish in action with Scotland's Stephen O'Donnell at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
How England could line up against the Czech Republic
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 clash with the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Jun 20, 10:25
England's John Stones hits the post against Scotland at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
John Stones "gutted" to hit post in clash with Scotland
England would have advanced to the last 16 had they been able to see off Scotland.
Jun 19, 14:20
England's Kalvin Phillips in action with Scotland's Stuart Armstrong at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
England 0-0 Scotland: Lacklustre Three Lions held at Wembley
John Stones hit the post early on but Scotland went close through Stephen O'Donnell and Lyndon Dykes.
Jun 18, 21:13
England's Kalvin Phillips in action against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
How England could line up against Scotland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up in their Euro 2020 clash with Scotland on Friday night.
Jun 16, 16:26
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Report: Barcelona pushing to sign Aymeric Laporte from Manchester City
Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte is a target for Barcelona, according to a report.
Jun 16, 13:21
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match on June 6, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England will not be football snobs'
Jordan Pickford and John Stones appeared to have some heated discussions about whether to build from the back or hit it long during the first half.
Jun 14, 22:49
Tyrone Mings pictured for England in September 2020
Tyrone Mings "fortunate and happy" to play alongside England defenders
Tyrone Mings played in a back four alongside three teammates with a total of 125 caps between them.
Jun 14, 13:29
Harry Maguire in training for England on June 10, 2021
How England could line up against Croatia
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their Euro 2020 opener with Croatia on Sunday.
Jun 11, 10:30
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Austria on June 2, 2021
England Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews England's chances as they bid to lift the trophy for the first time.
Jun 10, 09:00
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on June 2, 2021
Gareth Southgate and his team looking to build on solid foundations
The former Under-21s boss has made the right impression with the Three Lions.
Jun 9, 13:02
Brighton & Hove Albion's Ben White pictured in September 2020
Ben White replaces injured Trent Alexander-Arnold in England's Euro 2020 squad
The 23-year-old was selected by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jun 7, 07:44
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