A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Matija Nastasic will return next week'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reveals that Matija Nastasic will return to full training next week after recovering quickly from an ankle injury.
Aug 16, 15:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini backs Joe Hart to hit best form
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists that he trusts Joe Hart following the goalkeeper's mistake on international duty earlier this week.
Aug 16, 14:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini happy with Manchester City squad
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes that he has a squad good enough to compete in all areas.
Aug 16, 12:24
Gareth Barry
Aston Villa turn down Gareth Barry loan deal
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert turns down the opportunity to take Gareth Barry on loan from Manchester City, according to a report.
Aug 15, 04:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Alvaro Negredo: 'Manuel Pellegrini's record is good'
Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo talks up his new manager Manuel Pellegrini ahead of the new Premier League season.
Aug 14, 21:45
Pepe
Manchester City prepare Pepe bid?
Manchester City are reportedly readying a £20m bid for Real Madrid defender Pepe.
Aug 14, 02:49
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gary Neville: 'David Moyes must be given time'
Gary Neville calls for Manchester United fans to take a long-term view when judging David Moyes during the early part of this season.
Aug 13, 04:59
An expensive name to get on the back of your shirt, but speculation claims that Kyriakos Papadopoulos is close to signing on at Anfield.
Report: Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Paolo Cannavaro on City shortlist
Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini reportedly wants to sign either Kyriakos Papadopoulos of Schalke or Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro after missing out on top defensive target Pepe.
Aug 13, 00:35
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini hints at defender move?
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini hints at a move for another defender before the transfer window closes.
Aug 11, 11:21
Manchester City players celebrate winning the Asia Cup on July 27, 2013
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Fernandinho start for Manchester City against Arsenal
Alvaro Negredo and Fernandinho both start for Manchester City against Arsenal in Helsinki.
Aug 10, 13:42
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City have best squad in England'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes that he has the "best squad in England" ahead of the new Premier League season.
Aug 9, 08:26
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the action from Arsenal's pre-season friendly clash with Manchester City.
Aug 9, 00:03
Besiktas head coach Bernd Schuster on the touchline on February 24, 2011
Season preview: Malaga
Sports Mole discusses whether, despite their troubles, Malaga can improve on last season's top-six finish in the new La Liga season.
Aug 7, 16:12
Dedryck Boyata
Dedryck Boyata ready to take his second chance at Manchester City
Dedryck Boyata is ready to grasp his second chance at Manchester City after performing well in pre-season.
Aug 7, 07:10
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Alvaro Negredo: 'Manchester City fans will take to Manuel Pellegrini'
Alvaro Negredo is confident that the Manchester City supporters will quickly take to new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Aug 6, 08:29
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester United are favourites'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester United should be regarded as the favourites to win the Premier League title.
Aug 5, 14:46
Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira touted as next Inter Milan coach
Inter Milan chiefs reportedly identify Manchester City coach Patrick Vieira as the ideal candidate to become the next manager at the San Siro.
Aug 4, 07:29
A frustrated Joe Hart waves to fans after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Joe Hart: "It's going well" under Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes that the club are progressing under new manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Aug 3, 13:13
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Champions League Final on May 25, 2013
Team News: Bayern Munich name all-star cast for Audi Cup final
Nine players who began last season's Champions League final are included in Bayern Munich's starting lineup for tonight's Audi Cup showdown against Manchester City.
Aug 1, 18:20
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring his first goal with team mate Stevan Jovetic on July 31, 2013
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Bayern Munich's comeback victory against Manchester City in the Audi Cup final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Aug 1, 18:00
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini disappointed with Manchester City lapse
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says that he is disappointed his side allowed AC Milan to almost stage a comeback in their 5-3 win.
Jul 31, 22:53
Munich's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring against Sao Paulo in the Audi Cup match on July 31, 2013
Bayern Munich into Audi Cup final
Mario Mandzukic and Mitchell Wesier both score in the second half as hosts Bayern Munich beat Sao Paulo 2-0 in the Audi Cup.
Jul 31, 20:36
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-3 AC Milan - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of an eight-goal thriller between Manchester City and AC Milan at the Audi Cup in Munich.
Jul 31, 15:45
Aleksandar Kolarov
Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov flattered by Juventus link
Manchester City defender Aleksandr Kolarov admits that he is flattered by reported interest from Italian champions Juventus.
Jul 31, 12:53
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Graeme Souness: 'Manchester City are the strongest for new season'
Graeme Souness believes that Manchester City have the "strongest group" heading into the new season.
Jul 31, 09:35
Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring against Liverpool on February 3, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Edin Dzeko will be Manchester City's main striker'
Manuel Pellegrini says that Edin Dzeko will be Manchester City's "main striker" for the 2013-14 season.
Jul 31, 09:02
City defender Matija Nastasic in action against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Manchester City still unsure on Matija Nastasic injury
Manuel Pellegrini says that he still does not know how long Manchester City will be without Matija Nastasic.
Jul 31, 07:09
Leon Britton and Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri compares Manuel Pellegrini to Arsene Wenger
Samir Nasri hails Manuel Pellegrini's impact at Manchester City and says that his coaching style has similarities with Arsene Wenger's methods.
Jul 31, 05:31
City defender Matija Nastasic in action against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Manchester City wait on Matija Nastasic injury
Matija Nastasic will be assessed by Manchester City once they return to England after suffering an ankle injury in Hong Kong.
Jul 29, 06:50
Shakhtar Donetsk's Fernandinho in action on December 5, 2012
Fernandinho: 'Manchester City must forget Manchester United'
Fernandinho says that Manchester City must stop worrying about rivals Manchester United if they are to enjoy a successful season.
Jul 29, 06:35
Manchester City's Jesus Navas trains with the squad on July 23, 2013
Jesus Navas confident of Manchester City success
Manchester City winger Jesus Navas predicts that Manuel Pellegrini will deliver success at the Etihad Stadium next season.
Jul 28, 23:19
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini: 'I trust Edin Dzeko'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini backs Edin Dzeko to impress in the coming season.
Jul 27, 17:27
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko excited by new season
Edin Dzeko reveals that the Manchester City players are excited by new Premier League campaign following their victory in the Barclays Asia Trophy.
Jul 27, 15:39
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini: 'We must start quickly'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists that the club cannot afford to "lose ground" in the early stages of the Premier League title race.
Jul 27, 12:47
Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Look back at Manchester City's Barclays Asia Trophy final victory over Sunderland with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Jul 27, 12:00
Spain's Alvaro Negredo in action against Portugal during Euro 2012 on June 27, 2012
Team News: Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo starts Asia Trophy final
Newly-signed striker Alvaro Negredo starts for Manchester City in the Asia Trophy final against Sunderland.
Jul 27, 11:58
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Southampton on May 4, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas: 'I would prefer not to play'
Andre Villas-Boas voices his concerns about the Hong Kong Stadium pitch ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's third-place playoff against South China.
Jul 27, 08:35
Pepe
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini shrugs off Pepe rumours
Manuel Pellegrini says that he is still looking to do business before the transfer window shuts but refuses to clarify if Real Madrid defender Pepe is one of his targets.
Jul 27, 03:23
Sunderland boss Paulo Di Canio celebrates a goal by Adam Johnson against Newcastle on April 14, 2013
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio wary of "killer pitch" at Hong Kong Stadium
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio describes the Hong Kong Stadium's playing surface as a "killer pitch".
Jul 27, 00:38
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini: 'Our squad is not complete'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reveals that he still wants to add to his squad at the Etihad Stadium.
Jul 26, 06:35
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