Man City boss Pep Guardiola watches on on November 30, 2019
Preview:Burnley vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Premier League clash between Burnley and champions Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Dec 1, 15:10
John Stones in action for Man City on November 10, 2019
John Stones: 'Manchester City not giving up on Premier League title'
The reigning champions head for Burnley on Tuesday evening.
Dec 1, 12:27
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring for Man City on September 28, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Newcastle United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Nov 28, 17:29
Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle pictured on his debut on October 29, 2019
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Manchester City – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 28, 17:06
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on October 26, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Shakhtar Donetsk
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 24, 12:42
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on October 26, 2019
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Nov 21, 16:30
Dayot Upamecano pictured in October 2018
Manchester City 'weighing up Dayot Upamecano offer'
RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano reportedly emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City.
Nov 17, 20:36
Raheem Sterling in action for England on September 7, 2019
How England could line up against Kosovo
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for Sunday's final Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo, with Raheem Sterling returning to the starting XI.
Nov 15, 12:51
Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on November 14, 2019
Preview:Kosovo vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's final Euro 2020 qualifier between Kosovo and England, including predictions, team news and possible starting lineups.
Nov 15, 11:57
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
News Extra: BT keep Champions League, Cardiff's Bamba back-up, Courtois has 'no doubts'
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including BT Sport's retention of the Champions League, Cardiff City's interim managerial plan and Thibaut Courtois's comments on his recent form.
Nov 15, 11:26
Benfica's Ruben Dias in action with Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebic during a Europa League knockout tie in April 2019.
Manchester City preparing January swoop for Ruben Dias?
Benfica defender Ruben Dias emerges as a January target for Manchester City, according to a report.
Nov 14, 23:37
Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez in England training together on November 12, 2019
Preview:England vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews England's 1,000th international match as they face Montenegro in a Euro 2020 qualifier, including predictions, team news and possible starting lineups.
Nov 12, 18:48
Mohamed Salah scores Liverpool's second on November 10, 2019
Ruthless Liverpool overcome Manchester City at Anfield
Liverpool open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Manchester City.
Nov 10, 18:24
Raheem Sterling gives Manchester City the lead against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 8, 17:44
Manchester City's Kyle Walker celebrates scoring their second goal with Gabriel Jesus and teammates on November 2, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.
Nov 8, 17:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp talk to each other during the match in January 2019
Preview:Liverpool vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's blockbuster Premier League showdown between top two Liverpool and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Nov 8, 16:46
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates on October 25, 2019
Gareth Southgate challenges James Maddison to take second England chance
The Leicester midfielder is yet to make his Three Lions debut.
Nov 7, 16:27
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates on October 25, 2019
Five talking points from England squad as James Maddison returns
There were recalls for John Stones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Nov 7, 15:19
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring their second goal on November 5, 2019
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recalled to England squad
The Leicester midfielder is in Gareth Southgate's squad for their Euro 2020 qualifiers against Montenegro and Kosovo.
Nov 7, 14:26
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Fikayo Tomori, Willian and teammates on November 5, 2019
Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Five other goal-fests from the Champions League era
A look at some of the highest scoring games in European football's top club competition.
Nov 6, 14:40
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on October 26, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Atalanta
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta.
Nov 4, 23:06
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal against Aston Villa on October 26, 2019
Raheem Sterling scores again as Manchester City close gap on Liverpool
Raheem Sterling breaks the deadlock early in second half.
Oct 26, 13:54
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match against Crystal Palace on October 19, 2019
Guardiola not expecting January spending despite injury headache
Rodri and Oleksandr Zinchenko are the latest Man City players to be sidelined.
Oct 26, 07:34
Rodri pictured in a Manchester City shirt on August 4, 2019
Rodri, Oleksandr Zinchenko absent as Manchester City welcome Villa
The pair join Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte on the sidelines.
Oct 25, 15:34
Oleksandr Zinchenko during Man City training on March 11, 2019
Pep Guardiola confirms Zinchenko, Rodri injuries
Pep Guardiola's options are limited again.
Oct 25, 14:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match against Crystal Palace on October 19, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for this weekend's Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the Etihad.
Oct 24, 17:39
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on October 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's meeting with Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, including a prediction, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 24, 12:38
Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho pictured together in March 2018
News Extra: Mourinho's Klopp dig, Stones admits Pep anger, Rooney's Derby regime
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Jose Mourinho's swipe at old rival Jurgen Klopp, John Stones on angering his manager and a special training regime for incoming Derby striker Wayne Rooney.
Oct 24, 12:05
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fifth goal and completing his hat-trick on October 22, 2019
Raheem Sterling hat-trick helps five-star Man City thrash Atalanta
Sergio Aguero netted twice and Phil Foden was sent off late on as Pep Guardiola's side took control of Group C.
Oct 22, 22:08
Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Atalanta BC
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta BC.
Oct 20, 19:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match against Crystal Palace on October 19, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Atalanta BC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 19:20
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on September 28, 2019
Roy Hodgson "proud" of Crystal Palace players despite Manchester City defeat
The Eagles managed to keep out the Premier League champions for 39 minutes before City struck twice in 90 seconds.
Oct 20, 11:50
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus remonstrates with referee Michael Oliver after the match on August 17, 2019
Gabriel Jesus blames injuries for Manchester City defeats
Gabriel Jesus insists that injuries played an important part in Manchester City's defeats to Norwich City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 18, 22:55
Man City boss Pep Guardiola gives orders on October 1, 2019
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, including predictions and head-to-head records.
Oct 17, 22:51
The mighty Kevin De Bruyne makes it eight for Man City on September 21, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Oct 17, 22:36
Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona on September 18, 2018
Samuel Umtiti, Nacho on Manchester City shortlist?
Manchester City reportedly identify Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti and Real Madrid's Nacho as potential transfer targets.
Oct 16, 19:05
John Stones in action for Manchester City on July 27, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter with Crystal Palace.
Oct 14, 15:00
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Gareth Southgate considering three at the back against Bulgaria
The Three Lions play Bulgaria on Monday as they look to bounce back from their loss to the Czech Republic.
Oct 13, 02:37
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho in action during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Manchester City 'to hand Fernandinho new contract'
Manchester City are keen to hand experienced midfielder Fernandinho a new 12-month contract, according to a report.
Oct 12, 22:42
James Maddison scores an equaliser for Leicester City on December 5, 2018
News Extra: Maddison tipped for Liverpool, 'No quick fix' for United, Everton 'consider Ten Hag'
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Steve McMahon's prediction of James Maddison's future, Owen Hargreaves's comments on the situation at Manchester United and a possible new boss for Everton.
Oct 11, 15:09
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