Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in action in August 2024.
Manchester City transfer latest: Real Madrid star 'rejected summer move' to Pep Guardiola, Premier League
Manchester City's latest rejection is revealed as a Real Madrid star is said to have turned down a move to the Premier League champions.
Dec 24, 21:47
SM / EK Phil Foden composite
Man City crisis: How Pep Guardiola's "exhausted" Premier League champions have "imploded" this season
Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany explains Manchester City's crisis season to Sports Mole, admitting that the champions have "absolutely imploded".
Dec 24, 07:50
SM / EK Pep Guardiola composite
Could Pep Guardiola lose Man City job after 'failing to adapt' to modern day calendar?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should be given time to resolve the club's evident issues, but questions whether his failure to adapt has contributed to the current situation.
Dec 24, 00:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Man City team news: How many changes has Pep Guardiola made after Man United defeat?
Aston Villa and Manchester City announce their first XIs for Saturday's Premier League game in the West Midlands.
Dec 21, 11:15
Manchester City's Ruben Dias pictured on December 11, 2024
Man City games Ruben Dias could miss as Pep Guardiola confirms crushing injury blow
Sports Mole looks at which Manchester City matches Ruben Dias will miss as Pep Guardiola confirms a new injury for the Portuguese centre-back.
Dec 20, 17:47
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured during a press conference on September 17, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'will be backed' to sign £130m duo after club-record revenue announcement
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will reportedly be backed to pursue two of his top targets, valued in the region of £130m combined, in the January transfer window.
Dec 17, 18:54
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: Possible Kyle Walker replacement identified ahead of 2025?
Manchester City allegedly view one of their former academy players as a potential long-term alternative to Kyle Walker.
Dec 16, 23:38
SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Dec 16, 21:08
Manchester United's Amad Diallo celebrates on December 15, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo decide the Manchester derby
Man City's Premier League title hopes suffer a devastating blow as Man United strike twice in the closing minutes to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 19:31
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups: Foden decision made, Rashford, Garnacho absent for Manchester derby
Man City and Man United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's 195th Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 15:19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Kyle Walker on October 5, 2024
"Unacceptable for every human being": Pep Guardiola offers "full support" to Kyle Walker after receiving online racist abuse
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City "are in full support" of Kyle Walker after he was the subject of "completely unacceptable" online racist abuse earlier this week.
Dec 13, 14:56
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 4, 2024
Manuel Akanji one of six ruled out: Pep Guardiola issues latest Man City injury update before Man United clash
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Man City players, including Manuel Akanji, before Sunday's Manchester derby showdown with Man United in the Premier League.
Dec 13, 14:34
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 13, 09:31
 Liverpool can pull 11 points clear of Man City with a win at Anfield on November 27, 2024
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Arne Slot, Anfield to knock Pep Guardiola out of Premier League title race
Liverpool could knock Manchester City out of the Premier League title race should they beat them at Anfield on Sunday and go 11 points clear of the champions.
Dec 12, 16:01
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Kyle Walker: Man City release statement 'strongly condemning' online racist abuse aimed at right-back
Manchester City issue a statement 'strongly condemning' the online racist abuse aimed at Kyle Walker following Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Juventus.
Dec 12, 15:51
Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with Khephren Thuram for Juventus on December 11, 2024
Juventus 2-0 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Dusan Vlahovic, Weston McKennie secure victory
Juventus secure crucial three points in Champions League on Wednesday evening with 2-0 victory over Manchester City, extending the latter's recent miserable run of form.
Dec 11, 21:56
Steven McInerney believes Kyle Walker's 'days are numbered' at Manchester City on December 9, 2024
'Kyle Walker's days at Man City are numbered': Pep Guardiola told to "invest very soon" in new right-back
Man City expert Steven McInerney questions whether the Citizens should have parted ways with out-of-form captain Kyle Walker a year ago, with the 34-year-old enduring a notable decline this season.
Dec 10, 13:32
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring on December 8, 2024
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week: Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Jamie Vardy
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 15, including Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Jamie Vardy.
Dec 10, 07:28
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Manchester City lineup vs. Juventus: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus.
Dec 9, 17:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remonstrates with referee Rob Jones on December 7, 2024
Rico Lewis suspended for huge Man City game after controversial Crystal Palace red card
Manchester City defender Rico Lewis is set to be suspended for next weekend's Manchester derby after his red card in the champions' 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Dec 7, 17:44
Manchester City's Rico Lewis is sent off on December 7, 2024
Crystal Palace 2-2 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Rico Lewis scores before red card
Rico Lewis scores and is sent off as 10-man Manchester City come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.
Dec 7, 16:57
Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong and Piero Hincapie pictured on May 22, 2024
Liverpool 'in constant talks' to sign £9.4m Xabi Alonso favourite as three-club transfer battle emerges
Liverpool are in constant dialogue over a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to a report.
Dec 6, 23:03
Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne pictured on April 17, 2024
Man City transfer news: Long-standing servant linked with 'sensational' return to former club
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is reportedly keen on a return to Sheffield United, 15 years after departing clubs, over lucrative moves to Saudi Arabia or MLS.
Dec 6, 01:05
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 5, 18:11
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates on December 4, 2024
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 18:05
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrate scoring with Jeremy Doku on December 4, 2024
Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as De Bruyne, Doku score and assist
Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku star for Man City as they end their miserable seven-game winless run with a morale-boosting 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 4, 21:34
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City confirmed XI: Phil Foden absent, Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson decisions made for Nottingham Forest test
Phil Foden is absent from Manchester City's matchday squad for tonight's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 4, 18:19
Jack Grealish pictured on October 23, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League contest as Jack Grealish starts in new role
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Dec 2, 16:12
Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 1, 2024
Liverpool 2-0 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo sink champions
Liverpool effectively end Manchester City's hopes of a fabulous Premier League five-peat with a 2-0 victory over the toothless holders at Anfield in Sunday's main event.
Dec 1, 17:54
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on November 4, 2024
Liverpool vs. Man City: Combined XI ahead of Premier League top-of-the-table battle
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Nov 29, 18:20
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Kevin De Bruye decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 29, 10:30
 Man City have been linked to Real Sociedad midfielder and former Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi on November 26, 2024
"Martin Zubimendi seems a perfect option": Man City told to sign two midfielders in January amidst injury woes
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should look to sign two midfielders in the January transfer window amidst the club's injury woes.
Nov 26, 17:07
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Feyenoord: Predicted XI for Champions League clash including Kevin De Bruyne recall
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Feyenoord at the Etihad.
Nov 24, 11:24
Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring with Yves Bissouma and Destiny Udogie on November 23, 2024
Man City 0-4 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Maddison, Kulusevski star for Spurs
Premier League champions Manchester City suffer their fifth straight defeat in all competitions after being put to the sword 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 23, 19:37
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed XIs: Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made, Brennan Johnson benched
Man City and Tottenham confirm their starting lineups for this evening's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, with three changes made by both teams.
Nov 23, 16:24
Sporting Lisbon's Maxi Araujo pictured on October 5, 2024
Man City 'firmly pursuing' 24-year-old Sporting wide man after Ruben Amorim rise
Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon and Uruguay star Maxi Araujo as they target a new left-sided defender.
Nov 23, 00:03
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 21, 11:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on August 24, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 10:55
 Man City face Ange Potecoglu's Tottenham this weekend on November 20, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham: Why Pep Guardiola's "saving grace" gives his side an advantage against an "emotional" Spurs outfit
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how the Citizens' "saving grace" may give them the edge against an "emotional" Tottenham side in Saturday's Premier League clash.
Nov 21, 09:10
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