Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez on bench for Leicester City against Manchester City
Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez starts on the bench for the Foxes against Manchester City.
Feb 10, 16:32
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Pep Guardiola takes swipe at Gary Neville over Manchester City squad selection
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he intends to name a full complement of subs against Leicester City to please Manchester United legend Gary Neville.
Feb 9, 16:35
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Preview:Manchester City vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's meeting with Leicester City in the Premier League.
Feb 8, 16:30
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City
Vincent Kompany insists that he is not considering leaving Manchester City, despite dropping down the pecking order.
Feb 6, 10:33
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'I rested John Stones due to knee problem'
Pep Guardiola confirms that John Stones was not utilised in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday due to a knee problem.
Feb 4, 12:35
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville slams Pep Guardiola
Gary Neville slams Pep Guardiola's 'joke decision' to only name six substitutes for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Burnley.
Feb 3, 13:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola explains reason for naming six substitutes
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that he only named six substitutes for the Premier League encounter with Burnley due to a reserve team fixture.
Feb 3, 12:01
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Team News: Manchester City name six substitutes for Burnley game
January signing Aymeric Laporte is only on the Manchester City bench for the Premier League fixture at Burnley as Pep Guardiola names just six substitutes.
Feb 3, 11:33
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones: 'I would love to stay at Manchester City'
Manchester City defender John Stones reveals that he would "love" to stay at the club for the rest of his career.
Feb 3, 10:31
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Preview:Burnley vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 16:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Aymeric Laporte makes Manchester City debut against West Bromwich Albion
New Manchester City signing Aymeric Laporte is in the starting XI for the Premier League leaders' meeting with West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night.
Jan 31, 19:08
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Newcastle United contact Manchester City about Eliaquim Mangala availability?
Newcastle United reportedly contact Manchester City over the availability of centre-back Eliaquim Mangala.
Jan 30, 11:50
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Aymeric Laporte 'says goodbyes ahead of Manchester City move'
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte reportedly bids farewell to his teammates ahead of his proposed £57m move to Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Jan 28, 22:44
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Pep Guardiola makes four changes for Cardiff City clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola makes four changes to his side as the club face Cardiff City in the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 15:05
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Manchester City keep quadruple hopes alive by reaching EFL Cup final
Manchester City survive a late scare at Ashton Gate to beat Bristol City 3-2 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate, sealing their place in the final of the EFL Cup.
Jan 23, 21:45
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones: 'Quadruple quest will take its toll on Manchester City'
John Stones says that he and his Manchester City teammates are focused on their pursuit of silverware on four fronts, having suffered a first domestic defeat last week.
Jan 23, 14:47
Sergio Aguero scores during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Newcastle United on January 20, 2018
Sergio Aguero hat-trick for Manchester City downs Newcastle United
Sergio Aguero scores a hat-trick in a 3-1 win as Manchester City eventually get the better of Newcastle United in a one-sided encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 19:24
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Can Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur avoid FA Cup upsets?
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City travel to Football League opposition in the FA Cup fifth round, but can the Premier League sides avoid a giant-killing?
Jan 17, 16:15
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool end Manchester City's unbeaten run
Liverpool end Manchester City's hopes of an invincible season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Premier League leaders at Anfield.
Jan 14, 17:56
Virgil van Dijk in action for the Reds during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Team News: Virgil van Dijk misses out against Manchester City due to injury
Virgil van Dijk is left out of Liverpool's squad to face Manchester City due to a hamstring injury, as Jurgen Klopp makes three changes to his starting lineup.
Jan 14, 15:02
Roberto Firmino battles with Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
In the buildup to Liverpool's Premier League showdown with Manchester City, Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 12, 13:22
Lee Johnson gives instructions during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Lee Johnson: 'Bristol City still alive in EFL Cup tie against Manchester City'
Lee Johnson is adamant that Bristol City's EFL Cup semi-final tie with Manchester City is "not over" despite falling to a 2-1 first-leg defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 9, 22:54
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Sergio Aguero spares Manchester City blushes
Sergio Aguero scores a 92nd-minute winner to fire Manchester City into a 2-1 first-leg lead over Bristol City in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:42
Juventus's Giorgio Chiellini in training on June 2, 2017
Report: Manchester City considering Giorgio Chiellini swoop
Long-serving Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini is reportedly among Pep Guardiola's January transfer targets, as Manchester City continue their search for a centre-back.
Jan 9, 15:35
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City come from behind to reach FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City come from behind to beat Burnley 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 16:51
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 4-1 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 4-1 win over Burnley as Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 14:00
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City defender John Stones: 'I savour game-time after injury'
Manchester City defender John Stones says that he has gained a stronger appreciation for playing football after spending over a month on the sidelines through injury.
Jan 3, 17:33
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Manchester City move 15 points clear at summit
Manchester City move 15 points clear of second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Watford.
Jan 2, 21:55
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Team News: David Silva returns for Manchester City
Midfielder David Silva returns to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League clash against Watford.
Jan 2, 19:02
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Manchester City to hand Nicolas Otamendi new contract?
Manchester City will reportedly offer key centre-back Nicolas Otamendi a new and improved contract in the coming weeks.
Jan 1, 21:13
Gabriel Jesus in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on September 30, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus replaces Sergio Aguero at Selhurst Park
Gabriel Jesus replaces Sergio Aguero for Manchester City's trip to Crystal Palace as one of three changes from last time out.
Dec 31, 11:04
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails "exceptional central defender" Virgil van Dijk
Pep Guardiola believes that, much in the same way as John Stones over the last 16 months or so, Virgil van Dijk will shake off talk of being overvalued.
Dec 29, 17:41
City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany injury not as bad as feared'
Pep Guardiola provides a positive update on the fitness of Vincent Kompany and John Stones ahead of the New Year's Eve trip to Crystal Palace.
Dec 29, 17:25
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Nicolas Otamendi crucial to Manchester City unbeaten run'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that his side's Premier League unbeaten run could not have been achieved without the contributions of Nicolas Otamendi.
Dec 29, 16:07
Ryan Bertrand in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Manchester City 'have five-man defensive shortlist'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies five defensive players for the club to target in the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 12:02
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
Vote for your Premier League centre-back of the season so far
Vote for your centre-backs in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones, David Silva back in Manchester City training
Manchester City duo John Stones and David Silva return to training ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 12:08
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Man City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany, John Stones nearing return'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that both Vincent Kompany and John Stones are close to returning to action after injury.
Dec 15, 16:40
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!