Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016
Minister: Barcelona could join Premier League
A Spanish sports minister claims that Barcelona could join the Premier League if Catalonia gains independence from Spain.
Sep 30, 12:13
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017
Manchester City midfielder David Silva stalls talks amid AC Milan interest?
Manchester City midfielder David Silva reportedly decides to stall talks over a new contract amid interest from AC Milan.
Sep 30, 08:54
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Sergio Aguero does not need to apologise to me'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that Sergio Aguero has nothing to apologise for after being injured in a car accident in Amsterdam on his day off.
Sep 29, 22:01
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero: 'I have fractured my ribs'
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero takes to social media to confirm reports that he suffered fractured ribs during a car crash in the Netherlands.
Sep 29, 17:57
Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 29, 16:44
Antonio Conte orders the gabagool during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Pep Guardiola best manager around'
Antonio Conte says that he has "great respect" for Pep Guardiola, ahead of this weekend's meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 29, 14:22
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 will not play for Belgium'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Vincent Kompany will play no part for Belgium in their remaining World Cup qualifiers, despite being named in their squad.
Sep 29, 13:08
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Sergio Aguero suffers suspected broken rib in car crash
Sergio Aguero is ruled out of Manchester City's meeting with Chelsea due to a suspected broken rib sustained in a car accident during a trip to Amsterdam.
Sep 29, 12:51
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'I need trophies to save Manchester City job'
Pep Guardiola suggests that he will be sacked as Manchester City manager if he fails to win silverware, having endured a trophyless campaign in 2016-17.
Sep 29, 11:59
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
Manchester City confirm Benjamin Mendy knee ligament damage
Manchester City confirm that full-back Benjamin Mendy ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last weekend and is facing a spell on the sidelines.
Sep 28, 18:57
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City ready to showcase title credentials'
Ilkay Gundogan insists that Manchester City are ready to showcase their title credentials when they travel to Premier League champions Chelsea this weekend.
Sep 28, 09:36
John Stones and Facundo Ferreyra in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones delighted with Manchester City defensive form
Manchester City centre-back John Stones stresses the importance of his side's defensive form after they kept a fifth clean sheet in their last six matches.
Sep 27, 14:36
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
Pep Guardiola has "confidence" in all of his attacking Man City players
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises his attacking stars following a fine start to the season.
Sep 27, 11:29
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy ruled out for nine months?
Benjamin Mendy could reportedly face nine months on the treatment table after visiting a knee specialist in Barcelona.
Sep 27, 10:28
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola: 'Shakhtar Donetsk gave Manchester City a demanding game'
Pep Guardiola is happy with Manchester City claiming a 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League as it was a "demanding game".
Sep 26, 21:56
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Benjamin Mendy could be out for a long time'
Pep Guardiola is concerned that Manchester City full-back Benjamin Mendy could be out of action "for a long time" and hints at potentially signing a replacement in January.
Sep 26, 21:35
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City maintain perfect start in Champions League
Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling give Manchester City a 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Sep 26, 20:38
Gabriel Jesus and Ismaily in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's win over Shakhtar Donetsk with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Sep 26, 17:48
City players line up for a team photo prior to the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Aguero start for Manchester City
Gabriel Jesus starts alongside Sergio Aguero as Manchester City welcome Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Sep 26, 17:36
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola opens up about conversation with Manchester City ball boy
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals what he said to the ball boy during Saturday's 5-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Sep 26, 10:44
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Shakhtar Donetsk deserve our concentration'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that he will warn his players against complacency when they meet Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
Sep 25, 15:51
Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on September 23, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City fans cannot get carried away'
Pep Guardiola plays down comparisons between his current Manchester City crop and former sides Barcelona and Bayern Munich, despite a storming start to the season.
Sep 25, 14:54
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
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling to be given new contract?
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to be offered a new deal at the Etihad that would keep the England winger at the heart of the club's plans.
Sep 25, 14:12
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on September 9, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Clubs cannot sacrifice cup competitions'
Arsene Wenger insists that the Premier League big boys have to take each cup competition seriously as every club is now under pressure to win silverware.
Sep 25, 12:48
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
Manchester City keen to sign Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto?
Manchester City are reportedly willing to meet the release clause of Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto in January.
Sep 25, 11:26
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Benjamin Mendy: 'Pep Guardiola behind Manchester City move'
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy intends to become the world's best left-back after being persuaded to join the club in the summer by Pep Guardiola.
Sep 24, 15:20
Leroy Sane celebrates the fourth during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Fernandinho: 'Leroy Sane could achieve highest level for club and country'
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is confident that teammate Leroy Sane has the ability to become one of the best players in Europe.
Sep 24, 12:00
Leroy Sane scores past Wayne Hennessey during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on September 23, 2017
Pep Guardiola talks up importance of winger Leroy Sane
Pep Guardiola says that Leroy Sane "did not deserve to play" for Manchester City following a poor pre-season, but is happy with the way the German winger has responded.
Sep 24, 09:44
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'It's only September'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is refusing to get carried away with the club's strong start to the new season.
Sep 23, 17:25
Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on September 23, 2017
Manchester City put five past Crystal Palace
Manchester City heap more misery on rock-bottom Crystal Palace with a 5-0 win at the Etihad Stadium, with Raheem Sterling scoring twice for the Premier League leaders.
Sep 23, 15:56
Leroy Sane celebrates the fourth during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Team News: Leroy Sane in for Gabriel Jesus
Leroy Sane partners Sergio Aguero up front as Manchester City welcome Crystal Palace.
Sep 23, 13:06
Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on September 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 5-0 thrashing of rock-bottom Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium, with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Sep 23, 13:00
Roberto Firmino battles with Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Prolific Sergio Aguero will die scoring goals'
Pep Guardiola believes that prolific Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will be scoring goals until the day he dies.
Sep 23, 09:25
City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Manchester City handed Vincent Kompany, Ilkay Gundogan boost
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects to have Vincent Kompany to call upon against Crystal Palace this weekend, while Ilkay Gundogan may also be involved.
Sep 22, 15:56
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day
Pep Guardiola backs Catalan independence vote
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that it is "important" that the people of Catalonia get the chance to vote for independence from Spain.
Sep 22, 14:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on April 23, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will respect Crystal Palace'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his side will show "a lot of respect" to struggling Crystal Palace when they meet at the Etihad on Saturday.
Sep 22, 14:08
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'EFL Cup wastes energy'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that playing in the EFL Cup this week 'wasted a lot of energy'.
Sep 22, 13:30
Gabriel Jesus celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Manchester City agree deal for TV series?
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal with Amazon Prime to film a behind-the-scenes documentary series.
Sep 22, 12:27
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan to make training return in days after suffering knee sprain
Ilkay Gundogan is expected to return to training in the next few days after Manchester City confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a knee sprain.
Sep 21, 17:45
Fernandinho leaves the field after seeing red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Fernandinho 'to sign new Manchester City deal'
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho is on the verge of signing a new deal with Manchester City, according to a report.
Sep 21, 12:24
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