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Abdukodir Khusanov: Could Pep Guardiola be "tempted" by "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back alternative after "massive" Manuel Akanji injury blow?
Pep Guardiola could be tempted to use Abdukodir Khusanov as a "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back now that Manuel Akanji is facing a lengthy spell out injured, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:45
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring on December 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: Bernardo Silva to be offered three escape routes from the Citizens?
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window.
Feb 17, 13:46
Feyenoord's Igor Paixao pictured on February 12, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'identify £25m Son Heung-min successor' as three-team battle emerges
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly one of three clubs eyeing a deal for Feyenoord's Igor Paixao, who recently gave Kyle Walker a torrid time in the Champions League.
Feb 15, 00:01
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina claps the fans on February 1, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola suffers right-back blow as contract talks confirmed
Manchester City suffer a blow in their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina, as head coach Nuno Espirito Santo makes a positive contract admission.
Feb 14, 18:31
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
Feb 14, 15:39
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Man City vs. Newcastle: Why Premier League top-four battle against "bombastic bunch" is a "must-win" for Pep Guardiola's side
Man City may endure a "really difficult" game against Newcastle's "bombastic bunch" of midfielders in Saturday's "absolute must-win" Premier League top-four battle, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 13, 12:09
Crystal Palace's Daniel Munoz celebrates scoring on November 30, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Man City, Blues 'suffer blow' in pursuit of Premier League right-back
Chelsea and Manchester City allegedly suffer a blow in their efforts to strengthen in the right-back position during the summer transfer window.
Feb 12, 12:58
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne in training on November 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: £43.5m star 'assessing future' as 'showdown talks' planned over possible summer exit
One of Pep Guardiola's senior stars will reportedly hold showdown talks with Manchester City amidst uncertainty over his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 11, 13:30
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Man City vs. Real Madrid exclusive: Club legend claims Pep Guardiola's side "can win" Champions League tie on one condition
Manchester City "can win" against Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs as long as they "cut the mistakes out", club legend Shaun Wright-Phillips tells Sports Mole.
Feb 11, 07:00
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Man City vs. Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola told to use treble-winning tactic to stop Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe in Champions League test
Man City's "best chance" of quelling the "almighty threat" of Real Madrid in the Champions League could be to select almost the same defence that excelled during their treble-winning season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:30
Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan on February 5, 2025
Preview:Feyenoord vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Feyenoord and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 10, 14:41
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Matheus Nunes: Why Man City cannot win Champions League with makeshift right-back who has "no defensive instincts at all"
Should Man City have replaced Kyle Walker in January? Can they win the Champions League with Matheus Nunes at right-back? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his views to Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 20:17
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'Nico Gonzalez is an essential signing': Man City's transfer business assessed as new £50m man is compared to Declan Rice
Nico Gonzalez is an "essential" signing for Man City to help Pep Guardiola address the "clear" weaknesses in his midfield, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 09:57
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, on December 7, 2024
Marcus Rashford 'contacted' by Thomas Tuchel as Man United attacker receives firm England answer
England boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly informs Marcus Rashford whether he sees him as part of his Three Lions plans moving forward.
Feb 6, 18:14
Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso pictured on January 14, 2025
Man City transfer news: Andrea Cambiaso truth revealed as agent confirms Pep Guardiola stance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was keen to bring Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso to the Etihad in January, the Italian's agent reveals.
Feb 6, 17:53
AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez pictured on January 6, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola to rival Real Madrid for 'fascinated' 27-year-old
Manchester City reportedly plan to rival Real Madrid for Theo Hernandez's signature if Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso proves unattainable.
Feb 6, 13:01
Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daniel Munoz celebrate on October 26, 2024
Man City, Chelsea, Barcelona 'all in the running' for Crystal Palace star who could be available for a bargain fee
Manchester City, Chelsea and Barcelona are allegedly all interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz during this summer's transfer window.
Feb 6, 09:56
Joao Felix of Chelsea, October 2024
Chelsea transfer news: AC Milan confirm Joao Felix signing, what shirt number will he wear?
Chelsea and AC Milan confirm that a deal has been finalised for Joao Felix to move to San Siro on loan.
Feb 4, 14:54
Joao Felix for Chelsea on November 7, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Joao Felix on brink of exit after 'verbal agreement reached'
Chelsea reportedly reach an agreement with a Champions League-participating club over a loan exit for Joao Felix.
Feb 3, 15:39
AC Milan's Kyle Walker during his side's Serie A match against Inter Milan, on February 2, 2025
AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kyle Walker makes debut, points dropped in Serie A title race
Sports Mole looks at the highlights, man of the match, and stats from Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Feb 2, 19:29
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho pictured on March 30, 2024
Man United about to make transfer U-turn as attacker 'close' to Premier League loan exit
Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford is edging closer to joining Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season, according to a report.
Feb 1, 12:17
AC Milan and Inter Milan players during the Milan derby, September 2024
Preview:AC Milan vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 12:58
Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso celebrates on January 25, 2025
Andrea Cambiaso to Man City: How close are Pep Guardiola's side to signing Juventus full-back?
Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso appears to have emerged as a top target for Man City, but they may have to wait until the summer to secure his services.
Jan 28, 23:56
Kyle Walker on January 23, 2025
Kyle Walker opens up on uncomfortable Pep Guardiola exit talks as defender discusses Man City departure
AC Milan defender Kyle Walker opens up about the difficult conversation that he had with Pep Guardiola before his Manchester City exit.
Jan 28, 00:52
Cole Palmer of Manchester City holds off Ignace Van Der Brempt of Club Brugge on November 3, 2021
Manchester City vs. Club Brugge: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Man City and Brugge, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 27, 17:07
AC Milan duo Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao in September 2024.
Preview:Dinamo Zagreb vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Dinamo Zagreb and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 15:50
Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Club Brugge: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Khusanov dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Jan 27, 13:18
Kyle Walker on January 23, 2025
"Where do I start?" - AC Milan's new signing Kyle Walker releases statement, pays tribute to Pep Guardiola after leaving Man City
AC Milan confirm the signing of defender Kyle Walker, who pays tribute to Pep Guardiola after leaving Manchester City.
Jan 24, 20:38
Manchester City's Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Team News: Manchester City vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Jan 24, 17:30
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Jan 24, 17:27
Omar Marmoush on January 17, 2025
Man City vs. Chelsea: Two injuries confirmed as Pep Guardiola issues Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis availability update
Pep Guardiola delivers a fresh injury update on his Man City squad and confirms if new signings Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis will be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Jan 24, 13:40
AC Milan's Rafael Leao on August 17, 2024
Preview:AC Milan vs. Parma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between AC Milan and Parma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 10:05
Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush on November 23, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Jan 23, 17:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 16:57
Chelsea's Renato Veiga pictured on November 28, 2024
Chelsea 'agree' loan transfer with Serie A giants as Enzo Maresca makes £4.2m decision
Juventus reportedly agree a deal to sign Chelsea 21-year-old Renato Veiga on loan for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Jan 23, 08:09
Manchester City's Savinho celebrates on January 4, 2025
PSG vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Savinho, Marquinhos, Hakimi decisions made for Champions League clash
PSG and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League showdown at the Parc des Princes.
Jan 22, 18:53
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Kyle Walker to AC Milan: Medical date, transfer details 'revealed' ahead of Man City exit
AC Milan reportedly reach a 'total agreement' with Man City to sign defender Kyle Walker. When will he undergo a medical and finalise his transfer to the Italian giants?
Jan 22, 18:36
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
PSG vs. Man City: Four players left out as Pep Guardiola's 21-man Champions League squad is confirmed, Khusanov, Reis train
Man City confirm their 21-man Champions League squad ahead of Wednesday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, with four players left out.
Jan 21, 19:51
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford, December 1, 2024
Marcus Rashford future: Barcelona can afford to sign Man United outcast who becomes 'priority target'
Barcelona can afford to sign Marcus Rashford this month and have made the Manchester United outcast their 'priority' target, according to a report.
Jan 21, 13:49
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