Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne in contention to face Liverpool
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Kevin De Bruyne could make his latest injury return against Liverpool on Thursday.
Jan 2, 18:04
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Guardiola sees Liverpool clash as opportunity to close gap
City boss upbeat despite the club's recent struggles.
Jan 2, 15:40
Virgil van Dijk fouls Leroy Sane in Liverpool's goalless Premier League draw with Manchester City on October 7, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League showdown between champions Manchester City and unbeaten leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jan 1, 22:30
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 21, 2018
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Thursday's mouth-watering showdown between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 1, 20:59
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up for their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with unbeaten leaders Liverpool.
Jan 1, 18:54
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Pep Guardiola provides Kevin De Bruyne injury update
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola concedes that he 'does not know' whether Kevin De Bruyne will be able to take part in Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 30, 23:55
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne 'doubtful for Liverpool game'
Kevin De Bruyne is facing a fight to be fit in time for Manchester City's showdown with Liverpool next week, according to a report.
Dec 30, 09:54
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Southampton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and out-of-form champions Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 18:04
David Silva celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal against Southampton on November 4, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Southampton
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Southampton as they bid to bounce back from successive defeats.
Dec 28, 15:14
Leicester City's Ricardo Pereira celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Premier League on December 26, 2018.
Leicester City fight back to stun 10-man Manchester City
Leicester City come from behind to register a 2-1 over 10-man Manchester City to leave Pep Guardiola's side seven points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Dec 26, 16:57
Bernardo Silva celebrates giving Manchester City the lead against Leicester City on December 26, 2018.
Live Commentary: Leicester 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Leicester City register a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Boxing Day clash at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 26, 14:00
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Leicester City
Ahead of the Boxing Day clash between Leicester City and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at Pep Guardiola's side could line up against the Foxes.
Dec 24, 11:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Manchester derby in November 2018
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Manchester City on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 10:55
Andros Townsend celebrates putting Crystal Palace in front against Manchester City in their Premier League clash on December 22, 2018
Andros Townsend scores stunner as Crystal Palace shock Manchester City
Manchester City cede further ground in the Premier League title race by throwing away a one-goal lead to lose 3-2 at home to Crystal Palace.
Dec 22, 16:55
Leroy Sane is joined in celebration by Gabriel Jesus after scoring for Manchester City against Hoffenheim in their Champions League clash on December 12, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up against Crystal Palace for Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash.
Dec 20, 12:56
Leroy Sane celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash between champions Manchester City and Crystal Palace, including team news and predictions.
Dec 20, 12:39
A nonchalant Kevin De Bruyne is embraced from behind during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne pleased to contribute on winning Manchester City return
Holders Manchester City reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.
Dec 19, 13:56
Aro Muric in action for Manchester City in July 2017
Guardiola heaps praise on keeper Muric as City book Carabao Cup semi final spot
Manchester City reached the last four as they look to defend the Carabao Cup.
Dec 19, 04:31
Kevin De Bruyne is rubbed on the head by Oleksandar Zinchenko during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Manchester City survive penalty shootout to reach EFL Cup semi-finals
Holders Manchester City reach the semi-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a penalty shootout victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 18, 21:52
Kevin De Bruyne is rubbed on the head by Oleksandar Zinchenko during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-1 Manchester City (Man City win 3-1 on penalties) - as it happened
Relive how Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a penalty shootout victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 18, 18:45
Kevin De Bruyne back in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on December 15, 2018
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne felt fresh before injury struck
The Belgian is now back in action.
Dec 17, 22:31
Kevin De Bruyne back in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on December 15, 2018
Liverpool will push Manchester City to end of season – Kevin De Bruyne
The City playmaker has no reason to doubt the Reds will maintain their challenge.
Dec 16, 22:31
Leicester City manager Claude Puel reacts on December 5, 2018
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Leicester City and Manchester City.
Dec 16, 22:30
Gabriel Jesus scores the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on December 15, 2018
Gabriel Jesus brace helps Manchester City regain top spot in Premier League
Manchester City move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice.
Dec 15, 14:23
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad Stadium, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Dec 14, 15:31
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva after opening the scoring for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 29, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Everton
Sports Mole looks at how an injury-hit Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 14, 13:54
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Watford on December 4, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Hoffenheim
Ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Hoffenheim at the Etihad Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how the hosts could line up.
Dec 10, 13:35
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Chelsea clash comes too soon for De Bruyne and Aguero
The Manchester City pair are working their way back from injuries.
Dec 7, 15:12
Sergio Aguero wheels away after opening the scoring for Manchester City in their Premier League meeting with Burnley on October 20, 2018
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero ruled out of Chelsea clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne will both miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 7, 14:20
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's top-four showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, including predictions, teams news and head-to-head records.
Dec 7, 08:24
Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Dec 6, 13:06
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Pep Guardiola to let Kevin De Bruyne decide on return
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that he will let Kevin De Bruyne make the final call on whether or not he will be fit to return against Chelsea on Saturday.
Dec 3, 23:23
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva after opening the scoring for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 29, 2018
Manchester City team news: Predicted XI vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday night's Premier League clash with Watford as Sergio Aguero battles to be fit in time.
Dec 3, 12:32
Bernardo Silva celebrates the third during the Champions League group game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City on October 23, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Bournemouth
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's could line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 29, 13:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on September 29, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Bournemouth.
Nov 29, 12:10
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Manchester City 'to delay Kevin De Bruyne return'
Manchester City will take their time when it comes to reintroducing Kevin De Bruyne to the team, according to a report.
Nov 28, 23:55
Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on September 29, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Lyon
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Lyon and Manchester City at the Groupama Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how the Citizens could line up.
Nov 25, 12:44
Lyon's Nabil Fekir celebrates scoring against Manchester City in their Champions League clash on September 19, 2018
Preview:Lyon vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Champions League tie between Lyon and Manchester City.
Nov 25, 12:24
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne 'in line to earn £100m over next five years'
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could earn up to £100m over the remaining five years of his contract at the club, according to a report.
Nov 24, 19:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on September 29, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's side could line up in East London.
Nov 22, 13:00
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