Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Pep Guardiola names strong Manchester City XI
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola names a strong starting lineup for the second leg of the club's EFL Cup semi-final with Bristol City.
Jan 23, 18:47
Liam Walsh, Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Live Commentary: Bristol City 2-3 Manchester City (Man City win 3-5 on agg) - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's dramatic 3-2 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate as Pep Guardiola's side survive a late scare to progress into the EFL Cup final.
Jan 23, 18:45
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne signs new Manchester City deal
Manchester City announce that midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 22, 18:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Can Manchester City lift EFL Cup to stay on course for treble?
Manchester City's hopes of winning the quadruple are over, but can Pep Guardiola's side remain on course for the treble by beating Arsenal in the EFL Cup final?
Jan 20, 18:44
Sergio Aguero scores during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Newcastle United on January 20, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Man City's 3-1 victory over Newcastle United as Sergio Aguero scores a hat-trick at the Etihad Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.
Jan 20, 16:30
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne to sign new six-year deal at Manchester City?
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly ready to pen a new six-year contract worth £260,000 per week at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 09:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Can Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur avoid FA Cup upsets?
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City travel to Football League opposition in the FA Cup fifth round, but can the Premier League sides avoid a giant-killing?
Jan 17, 16:15
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool end Manchester City's unbeaten run
Liverpool end Manchester City's hopes of an invincible season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Premier League leaders at Anfield.
Jan 14, 17:56
Roberto Firmino battles with Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
In the buildup to Liverpool's Premier League showdown with Manchester City, Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 12, 13:22
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne in "no hurry" to sign new Manchester City deal
Kevin De Bruyne insists that he is no rush to sign a new contract at Manchester City.
Jan 10, 14:07
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne hints Manchester City will sign Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez
Kevin De Bruyne hints that Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is on the verge of joining Manchester City.
Jan 10, 12:39
Lee Johnson gives instructions during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Lee Johnson: 'Bristol City still alive in EFL Cup tie against Manchester City'
Lee Johnson is adamant that Bristol City's EFL Cup semi-final tie with Manchester City is "not over" despite falling to a 2-1 first-leg defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 9, 22:54
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City job not finished yet'
Pep Guardiola insists that Manchester City still have a lot of work to do if they are to overcome Bristol City in the EFL Cup semi-finals and reach the final.
Jan 9, 22:23
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Sergio Aguero spares Manchester City blushes
Sergio Aguero scores a 92nd-minute winner to fire Manchester City into a 2-1 first-leg lead over Bristol City in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:42
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Pep Guardiola leaves out Sergio Aguero for semi-final first leg
Sergio Aguero is left out of Manchester City's starting lineup to face Bristol City, as Pep Guardiola makes four changes for the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
Jan 9, 18:48
Sergio Aguero scores late on during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-1 Bristol City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Bristol City as the hosts leave it late to take the advantage into the halfway stage of the tie.
Jan 9, 18:45
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City come from behind to reach FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City come from behind to beat Burnley 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 16:51
Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Team News: Claudio Bravo starts for Manchester City against Burnley
Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo starts for Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup third-round meeting with Burnley.
Jan 6, 14:05
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus keen to sign new deals?
Manchester City pair Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus reportedly tell the Premier League leaders that they are keen to pen new contracts at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 6, 11:28
Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016
Harry Kane to get £200,000 a week at Tottenham Hotspur?
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly offer Harry Kane a new deal worth £200,000 a week in wages in order to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
Jan 4, 09:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola discusses Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne injuries
Pep Guardiola reveals that Gabriel Jesus is likely to miss "four to six weeks" with a knee injury and praises Kevin De Bruyne for turning out against Watford.
Jan 2, 23:07
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Manchester City move 15 points clear at summit
Manchester City move 15 points clear of second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Watford.
Jan 2, 21:55
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Team News: David Silva returns for Manchester City
Midfielder David Silva returns to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League clash against Watford.
Jan 2, 19:02
Roy Hodgson is having a mare during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Missing late penalty brings an element of sadness'
Roy Hodgson admits that Crystal Palace's late penalty miss in the 0-0 draw against Manchester City had "an element of sadness to it" despite being proud of the result.
Dec 31, 15:53
Gabriel Jesus goes down injured during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Pep Guardiola provides updates on Gabriel Jesus, Kevin De Bruyne injuries
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that Gabriel Jesus may be out for "one or two months".
Dec 31, 14:44
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola "worried" by Manchester City schedule
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that he is "worried" about how to negotiate playing in four competitions at the same time during the second half of the season.
Dec 30, 22:42
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Jamie Carragher: 'Pep Guardiola would win title with Manchester United'
Jamie Carragher insists that Pep Guardiola has proved himself to be the better of the two managers by opening up a 15-point lead over Jose Mourinho.
Dec 29, 22:24
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Nicolas Otamendi crucial to Manchester City unbeaten run'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that his side's Premier League unbeaten run could not have been achieved without the contributions of Nicolas Otamendi.
Dec 29, 16:07
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Raheem Sterling strike sends Manchester City 15 points clear
Raheem Sterling scores the only goal of the game as Manchester City overcome Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park to move 15 points clear at the top of the table.
Dec 27, 21:37
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Nicolas Otamendi signs new two-year Manchester City deal?
Manchester City reportedly reward defender Nicolas Otamendi with a two-year contract extension keeping him at the Etihad until 2022.
Dec 25, 10:59
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Sean Dyche: Dele Alli tackle worthy of "orange card"
Sean Dyche admits that referee Michael Oliver had a "tough" call to make when deciding whether to send off Dele Alli in Burnley's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 23, 20:10
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Manchester City too strong for Bournemouth
Manchester City move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:55
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones, David Silva back in Manchester City training
Manchester City duo John Stones and David Silva return to training ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 12:08
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Eric Dier: 'Dele Alli is not a malicious player'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier insists that Dele Alli did not intentionally injure Kevin De Bruyne during last week's defeat to Manchester City.
Dec 22, 09:47
Fernandinho leaves the field after seeing red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Fernandinho contract extension already been signed?
A report claims that Fernandinho has already signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, which the Citizens have the option to add a further 12 months to.
Dec 21, 22:47
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino defends Spurs pair Dele Alli, Harry Kane over bad tackles
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that Dele Alli and Harry Kane did not have 'bad intentions' with late tackles against Manchester City.
Dec 21, 17:46
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino offers support to midfielder Dele Alli
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that it is important Dele Alli is given 'support, trust and help' by the club while he struggles for consistency.
Dec 21, 14:51
John Terry comes on during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
John Terry: 'Chelsea can have no regrets over sold Premier League trio'
John Terry believes that Chelsea should have no regrets about selling Mohamed Salah, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, all of whom are excelling in the Premier League.
Dec 19, 20:59
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