Manchester City in action against Sunderland, on January 1, 2026
Man City vs. Sunderland: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Manchester City and Sunderland.
Jan 1, 23:01
Granit Xhaka of Sunderland during his side's match against Manchester City, on January 1, 2026
Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Premier League title race swings in Arsenal's favour
Manchester City's goalless stalemate with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League damages their chances of catching Arsenal.
Jan 1, 22:12
Rodri of Manchester City warms up on November 2, 2025
Manchester City lineup vs. Sunderland: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola faces Rodri decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Sunderland.
Dec 30, 19:55
Antoine Semenyo is reportedly close to securing an exit from Bournemouth
Antoine Semenyo transfer latest: 'Agreement' reached with Bournemouth star as Manchester City battle Liverpool for winger
Antoine Semenyo is reportedly closing in on a move away from Bournemouth amid interest from Manchester City, but Liverpool are also said to admire the winger.
Dec 30, 18:56
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest on December 27, 2025
Preview:Sunderland vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 30, 17:24
PL TOTW GW18 MYSTERY
Premier League GW18 Team of the Week: Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard, Rayan Cherki
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 18 of the 2025-26 season, including Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard and Rayan Cherki.
Dec 29, 08:27
Liverpool are reportedly rivalling Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo latest: Liverpool ‘serious’ rivals to Manchester City but Pep Guardiola expects major ‘boost’
Liverpool are now reportedly serious rivals to Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, but Pep Guardiola still expects a boost in January in the race for his signature.
Dec 28, 18:22
Manchester City players celebrate a goal against Nottingham Forest on December 27, 2025
Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City: Does Pep Guardiola now make the Citizens Premier League title favourites?
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says that his side "have now finished the first leg" following their 2-1 success over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Dec 27, 15:15
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates scoring against Nottingham Forest on December 27, 2025
Nottingham Forest 1-2 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Rayan Cherki masterclass sends Citizens back to Premier League summit
Manchester City move to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
Dec 27, 14:31
Rodri of Manchester City in Champions League action on September 18, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City team news: Pep Guardiola makes Rodri decision for City Ground showdown
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League fixture at the City Ground.
Dec 27, 11:19
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on December 20, 2025
Man City 3-0 West Ham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland contributes to all three goals
Erling Haaland scores twice to help Manchester City claim an important 3-0 Premier League win over a wasteful West Ham United outfit at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 20, 17:00
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Phil Foden celebrate on October 18, 2025
Man City vs. West Ham confirmed lineups: Haaland, Foden return as Guardiola makes seven changes for Premier League clash
Manchester City and West Ham United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 20, 13:49
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki celebrates with teammates on December 17, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 18, 15:00
Abdukodir Khusanov/Keith Andrews composite
Man City 2-0 Brentford: Should Abdukodir Khusanov have been sent off in EFL Cup clash?
Man City punched their ticket to the EFL Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Wednesday night, but was Abdukodir Khusanov fortunate to not be sent off at the Etihad Stadium?
Dec 17, 23:00
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki celebrates with teammates on December 17, 2025
Man City 2-0 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Cherki strike seals EFL Cup semi-final spot
Manchester City progress to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after beating Brentford 2-0 in Wednesday night’s quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 17, 21:29
Nico Gonzalez composite
Man City vs. Brentford: Pep Guardiola told not to start key £50m player as EFL Cup prediction is made
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola should rest a key £50m player in Wednesday’s EFL Cup quarter-final against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 16, 09:30
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Phil Foden celebrate on December 14, 2025
Crystal Palace 0-3 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland, Phil Foden sink spirited Eagles
Erling Haaland scores Premier League goals number 101 and 102 to inspire Manchester City to a 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Dec 14, 15:58
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola makes one change
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 12, 10:56
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on September 16, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Mbappe, Rudiger, Haaland, Cherki decisions made for Champions League clash
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League clash at the Bernabeu.
Dec 10, 18:48
PL TOTW GW15 MYSTERY
Premier League GW15 Team of the Week: Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki, Hugo Ekitike
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 15 of the 2025-26 season, including Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki and Hugo Ekitike.
Dec 9, 09:09
Rayan Cherki/Kevin De Bruyne/Pep Guardiola composite
Rayan Cherki tipped to break Kevin De Bruyne record at Man City after "I am here moment"
Manchester City’s Rayan Cherki has the potential to become “one of greatest playmakers in Premier League history,” Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 8, 18:04
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on November 2, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Guardiola makes Cherki, Reijnders decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Dec 8, 10:03
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso pictured on December 7, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 09:45
Erling Haaland scores and celebrates for Manchester City on November 2, 2025
Man City vs. Leeds confirmed lineups: Haaland in, Cherki out as Guardiola makes nine changes for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Leeds United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 29, 13:47
Rayan Cherki/Erling Haaland composite
Pep Guardiola would be “silly not to play” Man City star vs. Leeds as bold Erling Haaland prediction is made
"It would be silly" for one Manchester City player not to start in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 27, 12:30
Omar Marmoush/Pep Guardiola composite
“Needs to start ASAP”: Seven potential Man City changes before “hugely important” Bayer Leverkusen Champions League clash
One Man City player “needs to start ASAP” and could return to Pep Guardiola’s first XI for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 24, 18:50
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on November 2, 2025
Newcastle vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Livramento, Gordon, Cherki decisions made for Premier League clash
Newcastle United and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this evening’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park.
Nov 22, 16:15
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates on November 9, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: 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 Newcastle United.
Nov 20, 12:35
Antoine Semenyo Arsenal/Manchester City composite
£65m transfer ‘not a priority’ for Man City - but "perfect" for Arsenal even after 2016 rejection
The signing of Antoine Semenyo should not be considered as an “essential priority” for Manchester City, but the Bournemouth star would be a “perfect” addition for Premier League rivals Arsenal, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 19, 17:12
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo pictured on November 9, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'send representatives' to watch 23-year-old Antoine Semenyo alternative
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly send scouts to keep an eye on a 23-year-old Ligue 1 playmaker touted as an Antoine Semenyo alternative.
Nov 16, 12:28
France's Kylian Mbappe on September 5, 2025
Kylian Mbappe claims Manchester City have got a "spectacular" player in their ranks - "A special talent..."
France captain Kylian Mbappe highlights Manchester City's Rayan Cherki's talent and projects the midfielder's return against Ukraine.
Nov 13, 09:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 9, 2025
Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola 'discovers' when midfielder will return from 'significant' injury
Manchester City reportedly learn when they will be able to call upon an injured midfielder, who is set to miss a significant period of the season.
Nov 11, 23:51
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Cherki, Wirtz, Isak, Bernardo decisions made for Premier League showdown
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 9, 15:20
Erling Haaland/Mohamed Salah composite
Man City vs. Liverpool predictions: Will Arne Slot spoil Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game party?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League contest between Manchester City and Liverpool, the Sports Mole team picks their winner between Pep Guardiola's side and Arne Slot's champions.
Nov 7, 19:43
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on October 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Haaland chases new record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 7, 15:36
SM-EK Erling Haaland/Virgil van Dijk composite
Man City vs. Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk “will have trouble” against Erling Haaland if Pep Guardiola opts to “copy and paste” for Premier League clash
Erling Haaland will “trouble” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk if Manchester City repeat their Bournemouth blueprint in Sunday’s Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 7, 10:55
Erling Haaland of Manchester City after his side's match against Borussia Dortmund, on November 5, 2025
Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund: Erling Haaland breaks Champions League record as Pep Guardiola aims for trophies
Erling Haaland's goal for Manchester City against Borussia Dortmund set a new record in the Champions League, and Pep Guardiola will hope he can lead the club to glory.
Nov 5, 23:18
Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after Manchester City score on November 5, 2025
Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Phil Foden scores two rockets
Manchester City celebrate Bonfire Night with a sparkling 4-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, featuring two rockets from Phil Foden.
Nov 5, 20:02
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on November 2, 2025
Man City vs. Dortmund confirmed lineups: Cherki benched, Haaland starts as Guardiola makes three changes for Champions League clash
Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 5, 18:50
PL TOTW GW 10 BADGES
Premier League GW10 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Moises Caicedo
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 10 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
Nov 4, 08:25
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