Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 7, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 13:53
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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
Samuel Omorodion of Porto celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Europa League, on October 3, 2024
Preview:Porto vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 14:48
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
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a penalty and celebrates on November 26, 2024
Team News: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Feb 10, 20:00
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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
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's "freight train" impresses in FA Cup win, Citizens "risk" justified and could have long-term benefits
Abdukodir Khusanov impressed in Man City's FA Cup win over Leyton Orient and there were signs to suggest that he has the potential to develop into a "special player", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on May 9, 2023
Man City vs. Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola discusses 'the greatest Champions League rivalry of the modern era'
Pep Guardiola suggests that Manchester City versus Real Madrid has become the greatest Champions League rivalry over the last decade.
Feb 10, 15:09
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Nico Gonzalez update before Real Madrid Champions League clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an injury update on new signing Nico Gonzalez ahead of Tuesday's blockbuster Champions League playoff clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 10, 14:39
Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Rodri lifts lid on ACL injury recovery after Pep Guardiola Champions League decision
Manchester City midfielder Rodri lifts the lid on his recovery from an ACL injury as he targets a return to action before the end of the campaign.
Feb 10, 12:27
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
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti pictured on May 17, 2023
Preview:Manchester City vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 11:56
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury on February 8, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Real Madrid: Nico Gonzalez, Ederson, Jeremy Doku latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg against Real Madrid.
Feb 9, 07:00
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury on February 8, 2025
Man City facing anxious wait on Nico Gonzalez ahead of Real Madrid showdown in Champions League
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola 'does not know' whether Nico Gonzalez is facing a spell on the sidelines with the knock that he suffered on his debut.
Feb 8, 18:09
Juventus' Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners pictured on September 14, 2024
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim to offer escape route to struggling £42.9m man?
Manchester United are reportedly 'admirers' of Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, who has struggled to settle in Turin since leaving Aston Villa last summer.
Feb 8, 15:59
Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on February 8, 2025
Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kevin De Bruyne completes FA Cup comeback
Manchester City survive a massive scare to defeat a spirited Leyton Orient 2-1 and book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Feb 8, 14:18
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury on February 8, 2025
Man City winter signing dealt injury blow in Leyton Orient FA Cup clash
Manchester City winter signing Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash against Leyton Orient.
Feb 8, 13:31
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on December 21, 2024
Watch: Man City concede freak own goal to Leyton Orient as on-loan Tottenham man threatens FA Cup shock
Manchester City fall behind to Leyton Orient in their FA Cup fourth-round showdown owing to a freak Stefan Ortega own goal from Jamie Donley's long-range strike.
Feb 8, 12:46
Shaun Wright-Phillips on September 19, 2014
"Every era comes to an end" - but Man City legend tips Pep Guardiola to steer Citizens back to English football summit
Man City legend Shaun Wright-Phillips tells Sports Mole that "every era comes to an end" for teams, but he believes that Pep Guardiola will find a way to get his side back to the top of English football.
Feb 8, 07:00
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola pictured on January 4, 2025
Manchester City verdict: Pep Guardiola reveals when to expect outcome of Premier League's 115 charges investigation
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals when the club expect to hear the outcome of the Premier League's investigation into their alleged breaches of spending rules.
Feb 7, 23:36
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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 Ruben Dias and Ederson on August 24, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Ederson update before Leyton Orient FA Cup tie
Man City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a fresh update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leyton Orient.
Feb 7, 14:57
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
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, on December 7, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: Possible Marcus Rashford deal 'was disapproved' by first-team squad
Members of Barcelona's first-team squad reportedly had issues with the Catalan giants being interested in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford during the winter transfer window.
Feb 7, 13:32
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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
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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
Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leyton Orient: Predicted XI for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leyton Orient.
Feb 6, 08:40
Manchester City's James McAtee and Divin Mubama celebrate on January 11, 2025
Preview:Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 08:35
Samu Aghehowa in action for Porto on November 10, 2024
Preview:Porto vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 5, 14:37
Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Nico Gonzalez to Man City confirmed: Contract details, transfer fee, possible debut date
Manchester City announce the signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto on a four-and-a-half year contract for a reported fee of €60m (£49.9m).
Feb 3, 23:01
Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's game against Benfica, on November 10, 2024
Manchester City transfer latest: When can Nico Gonzalez make his debut after transfer 'confirmed'
Manchester City reportedly complete the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez for a fee of £50m on transfer deadline day.
Feb 3, 20:30
Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City transfer news: £49.8m midfielder 'travelling for medical' as payment terms 'agreed'
Manchester City reportedly agree to pay €60m (£49.8m) for the signing of Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez on transfer deadline day.
Feb 3, 15:01
Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's match against Tel Aviv, on January 30, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'eyeing £50m midfielder' on deadline day
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to sign a £50m-rated midfielder on transfer deadline day on the back of Sunday's humbling defeat at Arsenal.
Feb 3, 12:04
Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel in action on January 6, 2025
Deadline day transfers: Every confirmed deal from the Premier League and EFL
Follow every confirmed transfer to happen on January deadline day 2025 courtesy of Sports Mole's up-to-date guide.
Feb 3, 10:26
Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's match against Tel Aviv, on January 30, 2025
Manchester City transfer latest: Pep Guardiola 'interest' in midfielder to bolster squad in January window
Manchester City reportedly hold an interest in the signature of a £60m midfielder ahead of the closure of the transfer window on February 3.
Feb 1, 01:16
Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in action on December 17, 2024
Preview:Juventus vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 14:44
Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's game against Benfica, on November 10, 2024
Preview:Porto vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 19:28
Napoli coach Antonio Conte on December 29, 2024
Preview:Napoli vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Napoli and Juventus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 18:50
Samuel Omorodion of Porto celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the Europa League, on October 3, 2024
Preview:Porto vs. Olympiacos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Olympiacos, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 21, 23:45
December 21, 2024, Guimaraes, Guimaraes, Portugal: FC Porto president, ANDRE VILLAS BOAS seen during the Liga Portugal Betclic 2024/25 match between Moreirense FC and FC Porto at Estadio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas 21, 2024 in Moreira de Conegos
Preview:Gil Vicente vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Gil Vicente and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 17, 18:58