Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte is stretchered off on August 31, 2019
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte facing surgery on knee injury?
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte is reportedly expected to undergo surgery on a knee injury sustained against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend.
Sep 2, 22:41
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
The Best FIFA awards: A look at the 2019 contenders
The PA news agency looks at the contenders for FIFA's player prizes, with the winners to be announced later this month.
Sep 2, 16:12
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Virgil van Dijk to battle Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo for FIFA player of the year
The Liverpool defender beat the pair to the UEFA award last week.
Sep 2, 12:19
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte is stretchered off on August 31, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City could not afford new centre-back'
The reigning champions are looking light in defence after Laporte suffered a serious-looking knee injury
Sep 2, 06:30
Manchester City's Leroy Sane hobbles off during the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Bayern Munich to make one final Leroy Sane offer?
Bayern Munich remain interested in signing Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane before Monday's transfer deadline, according to a report.
Sep 1, 08:07
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Schalke 04 on March 12, 2019
Pep Guardiola 'blocks Phil Foden loan exit'
Rangers and Roma reportedly fail with loan moves for Manchester City attacker Phil Foden.
Sep 1, 07:54
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Sergio Aguero double eases Manchester City past Brighton & Hove Albion
Sergio Aguero scores two and creates another as Manchester City thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 to return to the top of the Premier League table.
Aug 31, 16:00
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City planning January move for Norwegian starlet?
Manchester City are reportedly planning an approach for Bodo/Glimt youngster Hakon Evjen during the January transfer window.
Aug 31, 08:17
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola urges Phil Foden to demand more playing time
Guardiola called the midfielder the "most talented player" he had worked with.
Aug 30, 21:58
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola gives backing to bigger solidarity payments to EFL clubs
The English Football League expelled Bury this week.
Aug 30, 17:39
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker in action during the FA Cup final against Watford on May 18, 2019
Pep Guardiola backs Kyle Walker after missing out on England squad
Walker was left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad on Thursday.
Aug 30, 15:25
Watford manager Javi Gracia looks downbeat on August 24, 2019
Premier League: The key talking points ahead of this weekend's fixtures
Will Manchester United see off Southampton?
Aug 30, 13:18
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Cardiff City on April 3, 2019
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola 'angry' over Juventus links
Manchester City director Alberto Galassi says that manager Pep Guardiola was left 'angry' with suggestions that he would move to Juventus earlier this summer.
Aug 30, 08:34
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Brighton boss Graham Potter talks up Pep Guardiola "influence" on Premier League
Brighton boss says his Manchester City counterpart has so much influence.
Aug 29, 19:47
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 16:50
Manchester City's Kyle Walker goes head to head with Brighton's Alireza Jahanbakhsh on April 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Aug 29, 10:46
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Watford on May 18, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 10:03
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal on August 25, 2019
Pep Guardiola pays tribute to 'unique' Sergio Aguero and 'fighter' David Silva
Sergio Aguero scored his 400th career goal at Bournemouth while David Silva made his 400th Manchester City appearance in the 3-1 win.
Aug 26, 10:46
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Guardiola: Manchester City face amazing challenge to retain Premier League title
City boss Guardiola responded in a sarcastic manner having seen David Silva denied what appeared to be a clear second-half penalty at Bournemouth.
Aug 26, 03:30
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Guardiola takes sly dig at VAR after City denied penalty on south coast
Howe was frustrated that Bournemouth did not get something from the game.
Aug 25, 16:34
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City - player ratings, stats, man of the match
Sports Mole analyses Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth as the champions return to winning ways at Dean Court.
Aug 25, 15:13
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can improve on last season'
City piled up 100 Premier League points in the 2017-18 season and 98 points last campaign in claiming back-to-back titles.
Aug 24, 22:08
Joao Cancelo pictured in Manchester City gear on August 10, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Joao Cancelo is ready to play'
The full-back was a summer signing from Juventus.
Aug 24, 12:45
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Aug 24, 10:39
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Manchester City.
Aug 24, 10:01
Manchester City's Leroy Sane hobbles off during the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Leroy Sane 'hopeful of playing this season'
Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane hopes to return from a serious knee injury before the end of the season, according to a report.
Aug 23, 22:14
Manchester City midfielder David Silva celebrates opening the scoring in the FA Cup final against Watford on May 18, 2019
Pep Guardiola admits he expected David Silva to struggle in Premier League
The former Spain international could make his 400th Manchester City appearance this weekend.
Aug 23, 16:44
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho in action during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019
Fernandinho 'stalling on new Manchester City deal'
Experienced midfielder Fernandinho is stalling on signing a new contract at Manchester City, according to a report.
Aug 22, 19:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Cardiff City on April 3, 2019
Manchester City 'were interested in Florentino Luis'
Manchester City reportedly considered signing Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis earlier in the summer transfer window.
Aug 19, 17:56
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Bournemouth.
Aug 19, 17:29
Manchester City's Leroy Sane hobbles off during the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Pep Guardiola angry with Leroy Sane's surgery decision?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly angry with winger Leroy Sane's decision to snub the club's medical advice over surgery on his injured ACL.
Aug 18, 22:42
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola "more than delighted" with Manchester City despite dropped points
The Spaniard heaped praise on his team, despite their 2-2 home draw with Tottenham.
Aug 18, 21:53
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Manchester City's VAR pain in focus after Tottenham Hotspur draw
The VAR system has so far not been kind to Pep Guardiola's team.
Aug 18, 19:20
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in action against Everton in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan hits out at new handball law
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan criticises the new handball law for costing his team a valuable last-gasp win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
Aug 18, 19:19
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mohamed Salah on August 17, 2019
Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend as Liverpool lead
Champions Manchester City were denied victory in controversial circumstances.
Aug 18, 19:13
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola highlights VAR inconsistency after Tottenham Hotspur draw
The Premier League champions had to settle for a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium after Gabriel Jesus' injury-time strike was disallowed by VAR.
Aug 17, 21:50
Lucas Moura celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on August 17. 2019.
VAR denies Manchester City late win over Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium after VAR rules out Gabriel Jesus's last-gasp strike.
Aug 17, 18:30
Lucas Moura celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on August 17. 2019.
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a 2-2 draw in another Premier League game which involvedthe controversial use of VAR.
Aug 17, 16:25
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on August 10, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino hints Christian Eriksen could still leave this summer
The likes of Christian Eriksen could still leave north London for the continent.
Aug 16, 21:59
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on "extraordinary" Mauricio Pochettino
The pair have had a rivalry dating back to their days managing in Barcelona.
Aug 16, 21:53
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