Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Will Grigg shatters Manchester City's quadruple hopes
Will Grigg's late winner sees Wigan Athletic record a memorable 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium.
Feb 19, 21:50
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero retains place in attack, David Silva returns
Sergio Aguero once again leads the Manchester City attack for tonight's FA Cup tie at Wigan Athletic, while Leroy Sane and David Silva are among those to return.
Feb 19, 18:59
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Burnley got what they fought for against Manchester City'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany praises Burnley for getting "what they fought for" in Saturday's 1-1 draw between the Clarets and the Citizens at Turf Moor.
Feb 3, 14:51
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Raheem Sterling miss proves costly in Burnley draw
Johann Berg Gudmundsson scores eight minutes from time to earn Burnley a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester city at Turf Moor.
Feb 3, 14:25
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Aymeric Laporte 'says goodbyes ahead of Manchester City move'
Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte reportedly bids farewell to his teammates ahead of his proposed £57m move to Premier League leaders Manchester City.
Jan 28, 22:44
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Manchester City keep quadruple hopes alive by reaching EFL Cup final
Manchester City survive a late scare at Ashton Gate to beat Bristol City 3-2 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate, sealing their place in the final of the EFL Cup.
Jan 23, 21:45
Fabian Delph in action for Manchester City on November 5, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Left-back a problem for Manchester City'
Pep Guardiola reveals that Fabian Delph will spend "the next few weeks" on the sidelines with a knee injury, forcing him to turn to another makeshift option at left-back.
Jan 19, 16:23
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
Virgil van Dijk in action for the Reds during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Team News: Virgil van Dijk misses out against Manchester City due to injury
Virgil van Dijk is left out of Liverpool's squad to face Manchester City due to a hamstring injury, as Jurgen Klopp makes three changes to his starting lineup.
Jan 14, 15:02
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
Virgil van Dijk celebrates after quite literally leaping like a salmon to score the Reds' second during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk unfazed by record price tag
Virgil van Dijk says that he is "very happy" to be plying his trade for Liverpool and is honoured to have become the world's most expensive defender.
Jan 12, 11:13
Ederson collides with Sadio Mane during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches in world football from the upcoming weekend.
Jan 12, 07:00
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
Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola 'requests £50m transfer budget'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly requests a transfer budget of £50m in order to strengthen this month.
Jan 4, 10:01
Gabriel Jesus and Andros Townsend in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Crystal Palace hold Manchester City to goalless draw
Manchester City's 18-game winning run in the Premier League ends as Crystal Palace hold the Citizens to a goalless draw.
Dec 31, 14:05
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails "exceptional central defender" Virgil van Dijk
Pep Guardiola believes that, much in the same way as John Stones over the last 16 months or so, Virgil van Dijk will shake off talk of being overvalued.
Dec 29, 17:41
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Sol Bamba is better than Virgil van Dijk'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock claims that Sol Bamba is a better defender than new £75m Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 28, 15:59
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Jamie Carragher: 'Virgil van Dijk has to win trophies at Liverpool'
Jamie Carragher believes that Virgil van Dijk must do for Liverpool what Rio Ferdinand did at Manchester United in terms of silverware and longevity.
Dec 27, 20:06
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool 'agree record fee with Southampton for Virgil van Dijk'
A report claims that Liverpool have beaten Manchester City and Chelsea to the signing of Virgil van Dijk, who will join from Southampton in a £75m deal next month.
Dec 27, 17:58
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Southampton 'to demand £70m for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton will reportedly demand a world-record fee of £70m for wantaway defender Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
Dec 26, 22:58
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
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Vote for your Premier League right-back of the season so far
Vote for your right-back in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:09
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
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Manchester City youngster Phil Foden sidelined with ligament injury
Manchester City youngster Phil Foden faces a spell on the sidelines after sustaining what Pep Guardiola describes as a "ligament injury".
Dec 22, 16:41
Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray avoids ban for simulation?
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray reportedly avoids retrospective action from the Football Association for alleged simulation against Manchester City.
Dec 20, 18:19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Leicester City and Manchester City in EFL Cup clash
Pep Guardiola rings the changes as Manchester City travel to the King Power to face Leicester City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 19, 18:49
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Team News: Kyle Walker starts against Tottenham Hotspur
Kyle Walker starts against his former club as Manchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad.
Dec 16, 16:31
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino: 'It will be good to see Kyle Walker'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that he is looking forward to seeing former defender Kyle Walker at Manchester City on Saturday.
Dec 15, 18:14
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Preview:Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 14, 15:12
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Sergio Aguero leads Manchester City line at Swansea City
Sergio Aguero is named in the starting XI for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 18:48
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Manchester City will not be complacent'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that there is no chance of complacency creeping in for his side ahead of their Premier League trip to struggling Swansea.
Dec 13, 18:11
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Premier League title race is not over'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that the title race is not yet over despite opening up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 10, 20:12
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
As part of the build-up to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the squads of Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 12:37
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Team News: Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva start for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hands starts to Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva for Manchester City's trip to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Dec 6, 18:39
Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Danilo 'considering Manchester City future'
Manchester City defender Danilo is considering his future at the Etihad Stadium just four months after making the move from Real Madrid, according to a report.
Dec 4, 11:33
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Atmosphere in England camp feels like club football'
Kyle Walker credits manager Gareth Southgate for the atmosphere established within the England squad, describing it as similar to "club football".
Nov 30, 21:15
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino defends decision to publish book
Mauricio Pochettino insists that it was not a risk releasing his "honest book" during the season, having seen his side's league form collapse since it hit the shelves.
Nov 30, 15:10
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Manchester City can win everything'
Kevin De Bruyne believes that Manchester City can compete for "everything" this season although he acknowledges that fighting on four fronts is difficult.
Nov 25, 11:21
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