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Rodri recovery: Man City Ballon d'Or winner will return at a "better level" as Pep Guardiola delivers exciting injury update
Man City's Rodri could return from injury at a "slightly better level" that what many will expect, even if there may be a few "bumps in the road" along the way, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 3, 17:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Man City vs. Plymouth confirmed lineups: Claudio Echeverri, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made
Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle confirm their starting lineups for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 1, 16:47
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on February 15, 2025
Man City 'handed Florian Wirtz setback' as Bayern Munich position becomes clear
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirms Bayern Munich's interest in signing Manchester City-linked Florian Wirtz from reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 1, 00:41
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on February 11, 2025
Tottenham vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Son Heung-min, Wilson Odobert decision made
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash in North London.
Feb 26, 18:19
Manchester City midfielders Ilkay Gundogan and Mateo Kovacic in December 2024.
Man City transfer news: Atletico Madrid 'in the hunt' for former La Liga midfielder
Manchester City may reportedly receive interest in one of their midfielders from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window.
Feb 26, 12:57
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Tottenham vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola told to 'play those who aren't used to Spurs curse' in Premier League clash
Manchester City cannot select an "old-man midfield" if they with to prevail in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens' expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 25, 15:56
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues latest Erling Haaland update before Tottenham clash
Pep Guardiola delivers the latest injury update on Manchester City striker Erling Haaland ahead of Wednesday's Premier League trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 25, 13:03
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden "concern" emerges, but Pep Guardiola "will be feeling quite positive" despite defeat
Although the form of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden is "a concern", Pep Guardiola is right to believe that his Man City side have a "bright future", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 24, 18:45
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted lineup for Premier League clash amid Erling Haaland injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 24, 09:25
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mohamed Salah on February 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records
Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records as Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 18:32
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Haaland, De Bruyne, Diaz, Gakpo decisions made
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 15:19
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on February 2, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Erling Haaland decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Feb 21, 15:56
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on February 19, 2025
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Kylian Mbappe hits hat-trick in stunning display
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff to breeze into the next stage of the competition.
Feb 19, 21:54
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rudiger, Haaland, Dias decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 19, 18:47
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Pep Guardiola at risk of setting new unwanted Champions League record
Manchester City are set to play Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and could set an unwanted record in the competition.
Feb 19, 01:04
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish update before Real Madrid clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola issues an injury update on Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish ahead of Wednesday's Champions League playoff second-leg clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 18, 19:11
Manchester City's Maximo Perrone on July 23, 2024
Man City transfer news: Midfielder confirms desire to leave Pep Guardiola's side permanently
A 22-year-old Manchester City midfielder expresses his desire to leave the club this summer and secure a permanent move abroad.
Feb 18, 14:41
Como's Nico Paz on January 20, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plotting significant offer' for Arsenal-linked midfielder, but Real Madrid may scupper move
Man City reportedly join Arsenal and Inter Milan in the race to sign Como star Nico Paz, but Real Madrid seemingly have an advantage in their pursuit of the Spaniard.
Feb 18, 14:09
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Real Madrid vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola must "live and die by the youthful sword" as two stars "cannot be dropped" for Champions League tie
Pep Guardiola 'cannot drop' two key Man City players and should name the same team that thrashed Newcastle 4-0 last weekend in Wednesday's crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 18, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on May 9, 2023
Man City transfer news: £85m Kevin De Bruyne replacement identified, but Citizens 'ready for face-off' with Real Madrid
Manchester City are reportedly set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for the signing of an £85m-rated attacking midfielder this summer.
Feb 18, 09:37
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Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Omar Marmoush "believes he belongs" in Pep Guardiola's side, but can Egyptian hat-trick hero save their season?
Hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush "needed that performance" against Newcastle to "rubber-stamp" the belief shown in him by Man City following his big-money January arrival, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:22
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on February 11, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Erling Haaland chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League playoff second leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 17, 14:15
Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere with Ademola Lookman on January 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens earmark Serie A star as Kevin De Bruyne successor?
Manchester City are reportedly considering one of Serie A's top attackers as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Feb 16, 13:51
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates with Abdukodir Khusanov and Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as new signing Omar Marmoush scores first-half hat-trick
Omar Marmoush scores a superb first-half hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 victory over Premier League top-four rivals Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 17:02
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Gonzalez debut, Haaland captain, Khusanov, Gordon, Burn decisions made
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League top-four battle at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 13:48
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Champions League game against Real Madrid, on February 11, 2025
Man City suffer £145m transfer blow as 2030 decision confirmed by European giants
Manchester City reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, who has a £145m release clause in his new contract with the Bavarians.
Feb 14, 17:01
Manchester City's Jack Grealish on January 4, 2025
Team News: Manchester City vs. Newcastle United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Feb 14, 15:00
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury news: Man City's Pep Guardiola confirms surgery, recovery timeline revealed
Pep Guardiola confirms that Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will undergo surgery on an abductor injury and reveals how long the defender will be ruled out for.
Feb 14, 13:34
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Feb 13, 14:02
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
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