Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne on August 30, 2025
Preview:Napoli vs Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Napoli and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 29, 14:34
Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri on May 15, 2024
Preview:AC Milan vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 14:58
Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne - August 23, 2025
Preview:Napoli vs Pisa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Pisa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 08:32
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his first goal on September 14, 2024
Erling Haaland's record vs. Arsenal including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record against Arsenal including overall wins, goals and assists.
Sep 19, 17:54
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates on September 15, 2024
Bukayo Saka's record vs. Man City for Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Bukayo Saka's record for Arsenal against Manchester City.
Sep 19, 17:45
Fiorentina's David de Gea on August 9, 2025
Preview:Fiorentina vs Como - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Como, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 08:05
Portugal's Bernardo Silva on September 9, 2025
Bernardo Silva: Jose Mourinho could suffer early Benfica transfer blow as Man City star ‘targeted’ by European giant
Benfica - soon to be managed by Jose Mourinho - could face stern competition from a fellow European giant for the signature of Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, according to a report.
Sep 18, 12:59
SM-EK De Bruyne composite
Man City vs. Napoli: Kevin De Bruyne has “something to prove” to Pep Guardiola’s side in Champions League clash after “emotional decision”
Napoli’s new signing Kevin De Bruyne will feel that he has “something to prove” to his former club Man City in Thursday’s Champions League clash at the Etihad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 18, 07:00
Antonio Conte manager of Chelsea greets Josep Guardiola manager of Manchester City.
Manchester City vs Napoli: From rivalry to mutual respect, Pep Guardiola and Antonio Conte meet again in Champions League
There is only one active manager in football who, after at least six matches against Pep Guardiola, holds a positive record: Antonio Conte.
Sep 18, 06:30
Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne on August 30, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 13:00
SM-EK Haaland composite
Man City 3-0 Man United: “Immense” Erling Haaland proved he is more than just a goalscorer as Norwegian is relishing new “job”
Erling Haaland is “revelling in the responsibility” as a leader for Manchester City and it is now his “job” to get the best out of his teammates as he continues to score goals, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 15, 17:45
Napoli midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa in April 2025.
Preview:Fiorentina vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 11, 14:47
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne on June 9, 2025
Preview:Belgium vs Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Belgium and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 6, 09:48
SM-EK Guardiola composite
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola’s side will “feel the effects” of missing “magic” star after “massive blow” confirmed
The lengthy absence of one of Pep Guardiola’s injured summer signings comes as a “massive blow” to Manchester City ahead of a busy fixture schedule, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 20:00
SM-EK Viana, Guardiola composite
Man City transfer news: “Necessary evil” justified as Hugo Viana’s summer window assessed, January prediction made
Man City’s decision to let as many as six treble-winning players leave in the same transfer window is a “concern”, but it was a “necessary evil” for the club to carry out a major squad overhaul, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 17:00
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy on November 5, 2024
Preview:Kazakhstan vs Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Kazakhstan and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 20:01
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne on June 9, 2025
Preview:Liechtenstein vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Liechtenstein and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 12:08
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City transfer analysis: Was the summer window a success for Pep Guardiola's side?
Sports Mole analyses whether the summer transfer window was a success for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City as they endeavour to avoid a second successive trophyless campaign.
Sep 2, 10:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City summer transfer window 2025: Top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions
Sports Mole takes a look at Man City's top targets, budget, most likely signings and priority positions for the 2025 summer transfer window.
Sep 1, 09:59
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Man City 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Pep Guardiola's side
Track all of Man City's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Sep 1, 07:00
Arne Slot will hope that his Liverpool side can beat Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday
Liverpool vs. Arsenal: Arne Slot's Premier League title race hopes assessed by Steve McManaman ahead of Anfield clash
Liverpool will face Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League, and former Reds star Steve McManaman exclusively assesses the clash for Sports Mole.
Aug 31, 07:00
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on May 25, 2024
2025-26 Champions League draw: Familiar faces set for reunion clashes
With the group stage matchups for the Champions League now decided, the tournament is also set to bring about reunions between players and clubs who once played together but are now on opposite sides.
Aug 29, 06:46
Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne - August 23, 2025
Napoli vs Cagliari - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Cagliari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 28, 13:54
Federico Baschirotto celebrates scoring for Cremonese - August 23, 2025.
Preview:Cremonese vs Sassuolo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between Cremonese and Sassuolo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 27, 11:36
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak pictured on May 25, 2025
Premier League transfer window 2025: When does it open? When does it close? A complete guide
Sports Mole provides a complete guide to the 2025 summer transfer window, including opening and closing dates and some of the biggest deals that could be done.
Aug 25, 17:01
Ruben Dias/Vincent Kompany composite
Ruben Dias doesn't need Man City captaincy to succeed Vincent Kompany after new long-term contract, legend claims
A Manchester City legend exclusively tells Sports Mole why Ruben Dias does not need to be made permanent captain to succeed Vincent Kompany after his new long-term contract extension.
Aug 22, 12:24
Scott McTominay of Napoli on April 14, 2025
A complete guide to the 2025-26 Serie A season: Title favourites, relegation battle, top scorer, league table prediction
Ahead of this week's big kickoff, Sports Mole previews the upcoming Serie A campaign, including a prediction of who could win the Scudetto and what the final table could look like.
Aug 21, 16:37
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte celebrates with the Serie A trophy on May 23, 2025
Preview:Sassuolo vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 14:00
SM-EK Reijnders composite
Tijjani Reijnders is Man City’s “game changer” as bold Premier League title prediction made after 4-0 opening win over Wolves
Following Manchester City’s 4-0 opening win over Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives Sports Mole his bold predictions on Tijjani Reijnders and Pep Guardiola’s title chances.
Aug 18, 14:50
Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates scoring on August 16, 2025
Wolves 0-4 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as terrific Tijjani Reijnders emulates Sergio Aguero
Manchester City make a serious statement of title intent as they thump Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 at Molineux on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Aug 16, 17:53
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring on June 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 15:00
SM-EK Cherki composite
Wolves vs. Man City: “Mercurial” Rayan Cherki is Pep Guardiola’s “cheat code” who must start Premier League opener
Rayan Cherki should start for Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Wolves and the “majestic footballer” could become a “cheat code” for Pep Guardiola's side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 11:43
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
Manchester City's greatest ever players: Where does Kevin De Bruyne rank?
Sports Mole takes on the difficult task of naming the top 10 greatest players to ever represent Manchester City.
Aug 14, 09:00
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All-time Manchester City XI: Kevin De Bruyne, Colin Bell and who else?
Sports Mole takes on the difficult task of selecting an all-time Manchester City XI.
Aug 14, 09:00
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on June 18, 2025
Rayan Cherki’s new Man City shirt number confirmed after key transfer decision
Manchester City confirm a new shirt number for summer signing Rayan Cherki for the 2025-26 season.
Aug 14, 08:03
SM-EK Mukasa composite
Divine Mukasa likened to Mesut Ozil as “special” Man City starlet “looks like he belongs” in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad
Manchester City’s teenage starlet Divine Mukasa, who has been likened to Mesut Ozil, has the physicality and talent to break into Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 20:10
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Premier League predictions 2025-26: Who will win the title this season?
Ahead of the new 2025-26 Premier League season, members of the Sports Mole team give their predictions for who will win the title.
Aug 12, 17:16
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in June 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Was Pep Guardiola’s warning ignored?
Last season — the most challenging of Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City — the manager issued a warning to the board in May.
Aug 8, 16:35
West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta pictured on May 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Lucas Paqueta decision made after betting charges amid summer 'rebuild'
Manchester City reportedly decide whether to reignite their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta after he was cleared of alleged betting offences.
Aug 3, 15:24
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in June 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Citizens 'finalise departure' of winter signing
Manchester City are reportedly set to confirm the departure of a player brought in during the most recent January transfer window.
Aug 1, 06:37
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