Joao Cancelo pictured in Manchester City gear on August 10, 2019
Joao Cancelo: 'Pep Guardiola the best manager in the world'
Joao Cancelo hails Pep Guardiola as the best coach in world football ahead of Manchester City's meeting with Atalanta in the Champions League.
Oct 21, 19:22
Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Atalanta BC
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta BC.
Oct 20, 19:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the match against Crystal Palace on October 19, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Atalanta BC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 20, 19:20
Manchester City's Leroy Sane hobbles off during the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Atalanta BC
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta BC.
Oct 20, 18:25
Nathan Ferguson celebrates scoring for West Bromwich Albion on September 28, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur 'make Nathan Ferguson top right-back target'
Tottenham Hotspur want to sign West Bromwich Albion defender Nathan Ferguson, according to a report.
Oct 19, 22:13
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Gareth Southgate considering three at the back against Bulgaria
The Three Lions play Bulgaria on Monday as they look to bounce back from their loss to the Czech Republic.
Oct 13, 02:37
England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Kosovo on September 10, 2019
How England could line up against Czech Republic
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up in Friday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Czech Republic.
Oct 9, 15:14
Adama Traore celebrates scoring for Wolves on October 6, 2019
Wolverhampton Wanderers dent Manchester City title hopes at Etihad
Adama Traore scores two late goals as Wolverhampton Wanderers pull off a smash-and-grab 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 6, 14:58
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Arsenal on July 28, 2019
News Extra: Aubameyang hits back, Mkhitaryan concerns, Pulis linked with Millwall
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's response to a jibe from Borussia Dortmund's chief, injury worries for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Tony Pulis's links to the Millwall job.
Oct 6, 10:24
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Wolves, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's side could line up at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 4, 14:30
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oct 4, 14:00
England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference on October 3, 2019
Gareth Southgate will not "guarantee" any player game time
Leicester's James Maddison is yet to make his first appearance for England.
Oct 4, 09:38
Chelsea's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on September 14, 2019.
Tammy Abraham heading for England call-up
The Chelsea striker won two senior caps in friendlies against Germany and Brazil in November 2017.
Oct 2, 12:08
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Dinamo Zagreb
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League Group C showdown with Dinamo Zagreb at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 29, 20:23
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring their second goal with Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling on September 18, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Watford
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Watford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Sep 19, 15:27
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola admits he needs "solution" for centre-back crisis
Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Gabriel Jesus were all on target.
Sep 19, 05:59
Big Harry Maguire in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Chelsea on August 11, 2019
Manchester City 'refusing to pay over the odds for new signings'
Manchester City reportedly refused to meet the asking prices of Southampton and Leicester City for Virgil van Dijk and Harry Maguire.
Sep 18, 08:51
Nicolas Otamendi in action for Manchester City on September 29, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Shakhtar Donetsk
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how the English side could line up in Ukraine.
Sep 16, 13:35
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Preview:Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Man City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City.
Sep 16, 12:35
Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019
How England could line up against Bulgaria
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria at Wembley.
Sep 5, 12:41
Gareth Southgate pictured in England training on September 2, 2019
Preview:England vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier between Group A leaders England and winless Bulgaria at Wembley.
Sep 5, 10:33
Pep Guardiola pictured during Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham on August 10, 2019
Manchester City to sign centre-back in January?
Manchester City are reportedly considering bringing in a new centre-back during the January transfer window.
Sep 5, 08:15
Aaron Wan-Bissaka pictured in August 2019
Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka pulls out of first England squad
The uncapped full-back has returned to Manchester United due to a back injury.
Sep 3, 17:48
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Sergio Aguero double eases Manchester City past Brighton & Hove Albion
Sergio Aguero scores two and creates another as Manchester City thrash Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 to return to the top of the Premier League table.
Aug 31, 16:00
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker in action during the FA Cup final against Watford on May 18, 2019
Pep Guardiola backs Kyle Walker after missing out on England squad
Walker was left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad on Thursday.
Aug 30, 15:25
Kyle Walker in action during the Nations League group game between England and Croatia on November 18, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Kyle Walker understands why I dropped him'
The England boss was full of praise for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who received his maiden senior call-up.
Aug 30, 06:27
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Aug 29, 16:50
Chelsea's Mason Mount celebrates scoring their first goal against Leicester on August 18, 2019
Mings, Wan-Bissaka, Mount called up to England squad
The uncapped quartet were joined by Harry Winks and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as Kyle Walker missed out.
Aug 29, 14:58
Manchester City's Kyle Walker goes head to head with Brighton's Alireza Jahanbakhsh on April 6, 2019
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Aug 29, 10:46
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on August 25, 2019
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City - player ratings, stats, man of the match
Sports Mole analyses Manchester City's 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth as the champions return to winning ways at Dean Court.
Aug 25, 15:13
Lucas Moura celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester City in the Premier League on August 17. 2019.
VAR denies Manchester City late win over Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a 2-2 draw in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium after VAR rules out Gabriel Jesus's last-gasp strike.
Aug 17, 18:30
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 27, 2019
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Aug 15, 16:00
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United on August 10, 2019.
Raheem Sterling nets treble as Manchester City thrash West Ham United
Raheem Sterling nets a hat-trick as Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League trophy with a 5-0 victory over West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 10, 13:23
Juventus defender Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring in January 2019
Joao Cancelo fires warning to Kyle Walker over Manchester City starting spot
The Portuguese has signed a six-year contract at the Etihad.
Aug 8, 14:48
A distraught Harry Maguire in action for England on June 6, 2019
Harry Maguire becomes most expensive English player of all time
Harry Maguire has signed a six-year deal with Manchester United.
Aug 5, 12:42
Raheem Sterling gives Manchester City the lead against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Manchester City beat Liverpool on penalties to win Community Shield
Manchester City win their second successive Community Shield courtesy of a penalty-shootout win over Liverpool, with the Wembley showdown ending 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Aug 4, 16:14
Juventus defender Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring in January 2019
Manchester City 'on verge of striking Joao Cancelo deal'
Manchester City reportedly near an agreement with Juventus for right-back Joao Cancelo.
Aug 3, 20:36
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 27, 2019
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the squads of Liverpool and Manchester City, using only players available for the Community Shield.
Aug 2, 17:55
Juventus defender Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring in January 2019
Manchester City 'revive Joao Cancelo interest'
Manchester City revive their interest in Juventus defender Joao Cancelo, according to a report.
Jul 31, 16:55
Dani Alves celebrates after putting Brazil four goals in front against Peru in their Copa America clash on June 22, 2019
Pep Guardiola open to reunion with "incredible" Dani Alves
Pep Guardiola describes Dani Alves as an "extraordinary person" and an "incredible player" amid rumours Manchester City are interested in signing the free agent.
Jul 26, 12:34
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