Sandro Ramirez and Sergio Busquets during the La Liga match between Malaga and Barcelona on November 19, 2016
Manchester City to replace Yaya Toure with Sergio Busquets?
Pep Guardiola has reportedly targeted a move for Sergio Busquets over the next two transfer windows, with Yaya Toure being told that he can leave Manchester City.
Dec 22, 10:02
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca pictured in September 2017
Five candidates for next Watford head coach
Marco Silva was sacked from his role as Watford head coach on Sunday morning, but who could the Hornets look to appoint as his replacement?
Dec 21, 14:08
Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo willing to remain patient
Manchester City back-up keeper Claudio Bravo says that 'there are more important things to life than football' as he responds to speculation over his future.
Dec 21, 14:05
Alexis Sanchez puckers up during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Manchester City 'prepared to wait for Alexis Sanchez'
A report claims that Manchester City have prioritised bringing in a centre-back in the January window, as they hold off making an approach for Alexis Sanchez.
Dec 21, 13:51
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci on Barcelona, Manchester City radar?
Barcelona and Manchester City are reportedly considering a January move for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci.
Dec 20, 19:15
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Forget about winning unprecedented quadruple'
Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City supporters that winning the quadruple in his second season at the club "is not going to happen".
Dec 20, 09:20
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Gabriel Jesus: 'Pep Guardiola convinced me to join Manchester City'
Gabriel Jesus reveals that Pep Guardiola was the key reason for the Brazilian's decision to pick Manchester City over several other clubs.
Dec 19, 19:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Leicester City and Manchester City in EFL Cup clash
Pep Guardiola rings the changes as Manchester City travel to the King Power to face Leicester City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 19, 18:49
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 17, 2017
Preview:Bristol City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, possible lineups and all the buildup to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Bristol City and Manchester United.
Dec 19, 14:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arsenal 'line up Mikel Arteta as future boss'
Arsenal reportedly identify the club's former midfielder Mikel Arteta as a potential future manager of the Gunners.
Dec 19, 12:56
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and all the build-up to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 19, 12:19
Alexis Sanchez asks Alexandre Lacazette where his team were during his goal celebration during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
How Manchester United could line up with Alexis Sanchez
Manchester United are on the brink of completing the signing of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, but how will the Chilean star fit into Jose Mourinho's starting lineup?
Dec 19, 11:25
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Manchester City 'join race to sign £40m Wilfried Zaha'
Manchester City reportedly join the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for £40m.
Dec 19, 10:02
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Manchester City are best team in Europe'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that Manchester City are the best team in Europe ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-final between the two sides on Tuesday.
Dec 18, 18:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City to sign Libertad attacker Jesus Medina?
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on the signing of Libertad attacker Jesus Medina, who will be sent out on loan to New York City FC.
Dec 18, 10:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City to hand record-breaking deal to Pep Guardiola?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to hand a new contract worth approximate £20m per year to manager Pep Guardiola.
Dec 18, 10:32
Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Manchester City 'enter race for Karim Benzema'
Manchester City reportedly join Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Dec 18, 09:24
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Ilkay Gundogan: 'I'm surprised Tottenham Hotspur didn't stop me scoring'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits that he is surprised that Tottenham Hotspur did not stop him from scoring in City's 4-1 win over Spurs on Saturday.
Dec 17, 20:26
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news and a full match preview of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Leicester City and Manchester City.
Dec 17, 18:42
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Jose Mourinho more of a winner than Pep Guardiola'
Alan Pardew believes that the winning mentality of Jose Mourinho sets the Manchester United boss apart from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Dec 17, 09:11
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Jose Mourinho criticism is harsh'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew claims that Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho is more accomplished at winning trophies than any other manager.
Dec 16, 22:51
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola "proud" of Manchester City winning streak
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is "proud" of his side's record-breaking 16-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Dec 16, 22:23
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Kevin De Bruyne is an example to everyone'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is effusive in his praise for midfielder Kevin De Bruyne following his man-of-the-match display during the 4-1 win over Tottenham.
Dec 16, 22:12
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Manchester City are best team in England'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino concedes that his side were beaten by a better team during their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 16, 20:38
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola delighted with Kevin De Bruyne workrate
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reserves special praise for Kevin De Bruyne's contributions both on and off the ball following his side's 4-1 win over Tottenham.
Dec 16, 20:27
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Manchester City not thinking of unbeaten season'
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insists that his side are not thinking of an unbeaten season following their 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 16, 19:59
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Team News: Kyle Walker starts against Tottenham Hotspur
Kyle Walker starts against his former club as Manchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad.
Dec 16, 16:31
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring the opener with Fernandinho during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, as the Citizens made it 16 league victories in a row.
Dec 16, 16:29
Mauricio Pochettino shouts during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino calls on Tottenham Hotspur to "kill" Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that his team will try to "kill" Manchester City in their Premier League clash later today.
Dec 16, 13:57
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Premier League title race is over'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claims that none of their rivals holds genuine hope of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Dec 16, 11:27
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring during the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2017
Juan Mata: 'We have to continue winning'
Juan Mata says that Manchester United must keep Manchester City honest as they attempt to close an 11-point gap on their rivals in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 22:57
Gabriel Jesus celebrates the third with Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling during the Premier League game between Watford and Manchester City on September 16, 2017
Raheem Sterling hails Pep Guardiola
Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling says that Pep Guardiola's "winning mentality has rubbed off on the players" at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 21:02
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur motivated to end Manchester City streak'
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges that his side are motivated to end Manchester City's record-breaking winning streak in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 18:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can still improve'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that his team are still capable of better performances, despite recording 15 wins in a row in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 16:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'I respect Tottenham Hotspur'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he "respects" Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 16:49
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
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
WWE star John Cena tips Tottenham Hotspur to beat Manchester City
WWE star John Cena tips Tottenham Hotspur to end Manchester City's unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Dec 15, 12:30
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins Premier League's Player of the Month award
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah wins the Premier League's Player of the Month award for November.
Dec 15, 11:06
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola wins Premier League Manager of the Month award
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month accolade for November.
Dec 15, 10:40
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