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Pep Guardiola's "big problem" assessed amid Kevin De Bruyne uncertainty as Man City Champions League prediction is made
There is a "definite need" for Man City to sign a new creative midfielder to address the "big problem" that was evident in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 10, 18:42
 Nottingham Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on March 8, 2025
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Callum Hudson-Odoi shows England credentials
Callum Hudson-Odoi strikes a second-half winner as Nottingham Forest enhance their Champions League credentials with a terrific 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Mar 8, 14:29
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Omar Marmoush celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Mar 6, 12:25
 Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias on October 21, 2023
Nathan Ake issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on a fracture in his left foot.
Mar 3, 20:22
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Man City vs. Plymouth confirmed lineups: Claudio Echeverri, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made
Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle confirm their starting lineups for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 1, 16:47
 AC Milan's Theo Hernandez pictured on October 1, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'edging ahead' of Real Madrid in race for £29m defender
Real Madrid reportedly fall behind Manchester City in the race to sign a £29m-rated defender this summer.
Feb 27, 14:38
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on February 11, 2025
Tottenham vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Son Heung-min, Wilson Odobert decision made
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash in North London.
Feb 26, 18:19
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Tottenham vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola told to 'play those who aren't used to Spurs curse' in Premier League clash
Manchester City cannot select an "old-man midfield" if they with to prevail in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens' expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 25, 15:56
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted lineup for Premier League clash amid Erling Haaland injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 24, 09:25
 Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mohamed Salah on February 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records
Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records as Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 18:32
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Haaland, De Bruyne, Diaz, Gakpo decisions made
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 15:19
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring on January 11, 2025
Liverpool transfer latest: Arne Slot 'firmly' in race with Manchester City for Trent Alexander-Arnold replacment
Liverpool reportedly identify a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the event that he leaves Anfield, but the club will face competition from Manchester City.
Feb 19, 23:59
 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on February 19, 2025
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Kylian Mbappe hits hat-trick in stunning display
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff to breeze into the next stage of the competition.
Feb 19, 21:54
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rudiger, Haaland, Dias decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 19, 18:47
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Pep Guardiola at risk of setting new unwanted Champions League record
Manchester City are set to play Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and could set an unwanted record in the competition.
Feb 19, 01:04
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish update before Real Madrid clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola issues an injury update on Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish ahead of Wednesday's Champions League playoff second-leg clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 18, 19:11
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Could Pep Guardiola be "tempted" by "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back alternative after "massive" Manuel Akanji injury blow?
Pep Guardiola could be tempted to use Abdukodir Khusanov as a "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back now that Manuel Akanji is facing a lengthy spell out injured, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:45
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni pictured on April 9, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City: Erling Haaland's record against Los Blancos before Champions League clash
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Erling Haaland's record against Los Blancos.
Feb 17, 17:05
 Manchester City striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on February 11, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Erling Haaland chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League playoff second leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 17, 14:15
 Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates with Abdukodir Khusanov and Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as new signing Omar Marmoush scores first-half hat-trick
Omar Marmoush scores a superb first-half hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 victory over Premier League top-four rivals Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 17:02
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Gonzalez debut, Haaland captain, Khusanov, Gordon, Burn decisions made
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League top-four battle at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 13:48
 Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
Feb 14, 15:39
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Feb 13, 14:02
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Man City vs. Newcastle: Why Premier League top-four battle against "bombastic bunch" is a "must-win" for Pep Guardiola's side
Man City may endure a "really difficult" game against Newcastle's "bombastic bunch" of midfielders in Saturday's "absolute must-win" Premier League top-four battle, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 13, 12:09
 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Champions League game against Real Madrid, on February 11, 2025
Manchester City injury update: Pep Guardiola suffers double blow in Real Madrid Champions League defeat
Manchester City suffer two injury blows during their defeat against Real Madrid on Tuesday night in the Champions League, and face an uphill battle to avoid elimination.
Feb 12, 00:21
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Man City vs. Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola told to use treble-winning tactic to stop Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe in Champions League test
Man City's "best chance" of quelling the "almighty threat" of Real Madrid in the Champions League could be to select almost the same defence that excelled during their treble-winning season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:30
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Kevin De Bruyne chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 9, 12:04
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Matheus Nunes: Why Man City cannot win Champions League with makeshift right-back who has "no defensive instincts at all"
Should Man City have replaced Kyle Walker in January? Can they win the Champions League with Matheus Nunes at right-back? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his views to Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 20:17
 William Saliba, Gabriel and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal on January 20, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Real Madrid told to pay world-record fee for star man?
Real Madrid will allegedly be told to pay a world-record fee if they firm up their interest in an Arsenal defender.
Feb 7, 13:54
 Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Champions League squad in full: Rodri included, three January signings could face Real Madrid
Manchester City confirm that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and three new signings have been included in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of this season's competition.
Feb 7, 13:41
 Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso pictured on January 14, 2025
Man City transfer news: Andrea Cambiaso truth revealed as agent confirms Pep Guardiola stance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was keen to bring Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso to the Etihad in January, the Italian's agent reveals.
Feb 6, 17:53
 AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez pictured on January 6, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola to rival Real Madrid for 'fascinated' 27-year-old
Manchester City reportedly plan to rival Real Madrid for Theo Hernandez's signature if Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso proves unattainable.
Feb 6, 13:01
 Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leyton Orient: Predicted XI for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leyton Orient.
Feb 6, 08:40
 Arsenal's David Raya reacts on December 4, 2024
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Raya, White, Khusanov, Marmoush decisions made
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:20
 Graham Potter as Chelsea head coach in April 2023.
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 10:17
 Manchester City players celebrate after scoring on January 29, 2025
Man City 3-1 Club Brugge: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Savinho makes the difference from the bench
Manchester City complete a dramatic turnaround victory to beat Club Brugge 3-1, securing their progression into the Champions League knockout rounds.
Jan 29, 21:57
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Omar Marmoush's debut "one of spectacular promise" - Why Pep Guardiola's tactical tweak "isn't going to harm" Man City going forward
Omar Marmoush's Man City debut in their Premier League victory over Chelsea last weekend was "one of spectacular promise", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:47
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Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Was Guardiola right to start Abdukodir Khusanov? Did Pep's "gamble" pay off?
Pep Guardiola's "gamble" to start Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea "didn't pay off", but the defender's difficult debut will have done him "no real harm", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:36
 Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Club Brugge: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Khusanov dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Jan 27, 13:18
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