Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Champions League game against Real Madrid, on February 11, 2025
Manchester City injury update: Pep Guardiola suffers double blow in Real Madrid Champions League defeat
Manchester City suffer two injury blows during their defeat against Real Madrid on Tuesday night in the Champions League, and face an uphill battle to avoid elimination.
Feb 12, 00:21
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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
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Kevin De Bruyne chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 9, 12:04
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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
Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Champions League squad in full: Rodri included, three January signings could face Real Madrid
Manchester City confirm that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and three new signings have been included in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of this season's competition.
Feb 7, 13:41
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Leyton Orient vs. Man City preview: "Big changes" predicted as Pep Guardiola tipped to experiment in "fascinating" FA Cup tie
Is Pep Guardiola destined to make "big changes" to his Man City lineup for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leyton Orient? Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why that could be the case.
Feb 7, 10:05
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard celebrate on February 2, 2025
Arsenal 5-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Hale End heroes humble Erling Haaland
Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri both find the back of the net as Arsenal demolish a meek Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates in the Premier League.
Feb 2, 18:25
Arsenal's David Raya reacts on December 4, 2024
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Raya, White, Khusanov, Marmoush decisions made
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:20
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Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Was Guardiola right to start Abdukodir Khusanov? Did Pep's "gamble" pay off?
Pep Guardiola's "gamble" to start Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea "didn't pay off", but the defender's difficult debut will have done him "no real harm", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:36
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
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 15, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola sweating over fitness of key player ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester City are sweating over the fitness of one of their key players who has emerged as an injury doubt ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Jan 23, 13:49
Joao Neves celebrates for Paris Saint-Germain on January 22, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Joao Neves steals the show
Paris Saint-Germain secure crucial three points with remarkable comeback from 2-0 down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League classic at the Parc des Princes.
Jan 22, 22:14
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 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
Palmeiras' Vitor Reis on July 7, 2024
Man City announce Vitor Reis signing: Shirt number, contract length confirmed - When could he make Citizens debut?
Manchester City confirm the signing of Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 21, 11:03
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Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 18:39
Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov on November 29, 2024
Abdukodir Khusanov joins exclusive club after completing £33.5m Man City transfer: Shirt number, contract length confirmed
Manchester City announce the signing of 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
Jan 20, 17:59
Manchester City's Savinho on October 30, 2024
Man City lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Wednesday's vital Champions League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their crucial Champions League clash away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Jan 20, 13:45
Paris Saint-Germain's Fabian Ruiz celebrate his goal with Ousmane Dembele on September 14, 2024
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 20, 13:42
 Liam Delap faces his old club as Ipswich host Man City this weekend on January 16, 2025
Ipswich vs. Man City: Reasons why Pep Guardiola's side should fear shameless "bully" Liam Delap in Premier League clash
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why Ipswich striker Liam Delap - who is "destined for the top" - will "take great pleasure" in battling City's defenders in Sunday's Premier League clash.
Jan 17, 13:53
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates on January 11, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola shuffles the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Jan 17, 12:32
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker in September 2024.
Man City confirmed XI: Kyle Walker decision made as Pep Guardiola makes eight changes for Brentford clash
Kyle Walker is left out of Manchester City's squad for tonight's Premier League clash with Brentford, as Pep Guardiola makes eight changes to his starting lineup.
Jan 14, 18:20
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola makes Kyle Walker decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Jan 12, 10:12
Manchester City's Divin Mubama on December 26, 2024
Man City confirmed XI vs. Salford: Divin Mubama handed debut as Pep Guardiola makes nine changes for FA Cup tie
Divin Mubama will make his senior Man City debut in tonight's FA Cup third round clash with Salford, as Pep Guardiola makes nine changes.
Jan 11, 16:50
Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov on December 22, 2024
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City medical tests 'approved' after agreeing £33.5m deal with Lens
Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov is reportedly given permission to undergo a medical at Man City after a €40m (£33.5m) deal was agreed between the two clubs.
Jan 10, 21:46
Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov on November 29, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'on verge of signing' Ligue 1 centre-back to bolster Pep Guardiola's defensive options
Manchester City are reportedly on the brink of bolstering their defensive options with the addition of Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov.
Jan 9, 23:46
Manchester City's Divin Mubama on December 26, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Salford City: Predicted XI for FA Cup third-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Man City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup third-round clash with Salford City.
Jan 9, 17:54
 Man City face Salford in the FA Cup fourth round on January 6, 2025
Man City vs. Salford: Pep Guardiola's side warned to be "sensible" and "smart" to avoid "dramatic twist" in FA Cup tie
Manchester City must take Salford City seriously in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie if they wish to avoid a "big upset", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 9, 10:41
Palmeiras' Vitor Reis on July 7, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'advancing fast' to complete £34m signing of 'key target' with personal terms 'agreed'
Manchester City are reportedly making progress in their pursuit of 18-year-old Palmeiras defender Vitor Reis.
Jan 9, 09:27
 Abdukodir Khusanov has been linked with a January move to Man City on January 6, 2025
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's transfer interest "very obvious" - but is "talented" defender destined to start immediately under Pep Guardiola?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that it is "very obvious" that Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov could complete a transfer to the Etihad Stadium in January.
Jan 6, 21:05
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on January 4, 2025
Man City 4-1 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Savinho shines for Pep Guardiola
Manchester City make it back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since October as Erling Haaland and Savinho shine in a 4-1 beating of West Ham United.
Jan 4, 16:58
Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on September 15, 2024
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City 'discover' asking price of centre-back as they 'consider accelerating' transfer plans
Manchester City reportedly discover the asking price of Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov and will consider accelerating their pursuit of the 20-year-old this month.
Jan 3, 14:47
 Man City face West Ham after beating Leicester City last time out in the Premier League on January 2, 2025
Man City vs. West Ham: 'There's a good chance he might be benched' - Pep Guardiola to replace out-of-form City man with James McAtee?
An out-of-form Man City player is at risk of being benched by Pep Guardiola for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:29
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a penalty and celebrates on November 26, 2024
Man City lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kevin De Bruyne call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Jan 2, 11:15
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leicester : Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kevin De Bruyne returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Dec 27, 13:22
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City 1-1 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland misses penalty
Manchester City's alarming Premier League plight continues as Everton hold the champions to a 1-1 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 26, 14:33
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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
Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur, on October 19, 2024
Manchester City transfer latest: Update on Premier League target as Pep Guardiola looks to beat Liverpool, Arsenal to signing
Manchester City will reportedly look to sign a star Premier League attacker for £80m from under the noses of their rivals in a bid to rejuvenate the faltering champions.
Dec 22, 23:58
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