Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Video: Sports Mole Reader Awards - Premier League Defender of the Season
Find out who you voted for as the Premier League Defender of the Season in Sports Mole's fourth annual Reader Awards.
May 20, 11:30
 Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Preview:Southampton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's trip to St Mary's to face Southampton.
May 11, 13:35
 Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Team News: Leroy Sane returns for Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola recalls Leroy Sane for his side's Premier League trip to face West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Apr 29, 12:18
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Manchester City willing to sell John Stones
John Stones may be offloaded by Manchester City after falling behind Vincent Kompany, Nicolas Otamendi and Aymeric Laporte in the pecking order, a report claims.
Apr 24, 08:08
 Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne side by side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Manchester City dominate PFA Team of the Year
Sergio Aguero is included in the PFA Team of the Year for the first time as one of five Manchester City players to make the cut.
Apr 18, 09:52
 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Team News: Vincent Kompany returns for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany is recalled to the Manchester City starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League encounter against Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 14, 17:48
 Mousa Dembele in action for Spurs on March 11, 2018
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Man City
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City squads ahead of Saturday evening's clash at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 14, 07:00
 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
How Manchester City could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Manchester City's trip to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, Sports Mole looks at the starting lineup Pep Guardiola may select.
Apr 14, 01:05
 Jorge Mendes pictured in 2015
Report: Juventus meet with Jorge Mendes ahead of Real Madrid clash
Juventus directors reportedly met with agent Jorge Mendes in Madrid prior to their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Apr 11, 18:26
 Mohamed Salah scores during the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Manchester City and Liverpool on April 10, 2018
Liverpool end Manchester City's hopes in Champions League
Liverpool reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after a 2-1 win over Manchester City on Tuesday night gives the Merseyside giants a 5-1 victory on aggregate.
Apr 10, 20:34
 Nicolas Otamendi in acrobatic action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Pep Guardiola tempted to make defensive change for Liverpool match
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hints that he will break up his central-defensive duo for the meeting with Liverpool after conceding six goals in two games.
Apr 9, 14:43
 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as Manchester City take on rivals Manchester United with Pep Guardiola's side aiming to be crowned champions.
Apr 5, 10:49
 Dejan Lovren and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Preview:Liverpool vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final first-leg tie between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Apr 3, 11:00
 Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the third during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Stoke City on January 15, 2018
Nicolas Otamendi: 'Luis Suarez, Romelu Lukaku my toughest opponents'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez and Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku are the two toughest players to defend against in the view of Nicolas Otamendi.
Mar 28, 10:33
 Marco Asensio in action during the friendly between Italy under-21s and Spain under-21s on March 27, 2017
Spain put six goals past Argentina in Madrid
Spain continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with a thumping 6-1 win over Argentina in the Spanish capital.
Mar 27, 21:24
 world cup general ball
Team News: Diego Costa leads line for Spain against Argentina
Diego Costa leads the line for Spain in Tuesday night's international friendly against Argentina - who have Lionel Messi on the bench - at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Mar 27, 18:43
 Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
Argentina shake off resilient Italy with victory at the Etihad
Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini bag second-half goals to hand Argentina a 2-0 victory over Italy in their international friendly at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Mar 23, 21:37
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Three areas that Manchester City could strengthen in the summer
Manchester City were confirmed as this season's Premier League champions at the weekend, but which areas of his squad could Pep Guardiola strengthen during the summer.
Mar 16, 11:05
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City's John Stones: 'We were below par against Basel'
Manchester City defender John Stones expresses his frustration about Manchester City's performance against Basel.
Mar 8, 15:23
 Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'Chelsea did not play to their qualities'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that his side 'did not play to their qualities' in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Mar 5, 10:51
 Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Merciless Manchester City cruise past Arsenal
Manchester City score three unanswered first-half goals to cruise to a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, restoring their 16-point lead at the top.
Mar 1, 21:35
 Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Raheem Sterling in dark over new Manchester City deal
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, linked with a move to Real Madrid, has reportedly been left in the dark as to when he will be offered a contract extension.
Feb 23, 13:50
 Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:49
 Kevin De Bruyne scores the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City.
Feb 23, 13:27
 Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero retains place in attack, David Silva returns
Sergio Aguero once again leads the Manchester City attack for tonight's FA Cup tie at Wigan Athletic, while Leroy Sane and David Silva are among those to return.
Feb 19, 18:59
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City put four past Basel in Switzerland
Manchester City place one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 4-0 win over Basel in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Switzerland.
Feb 13, 21:37
 Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi grateful for midweek break
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi admits that he and his teammates were in need of a break last week ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Feb 12, 17:00
 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany will lift Premier League title'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that captain Vincent Kompany will lift any trophies the team win this season, despite only playing a bit-part role.
Feb 12, 13:34
 Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Sergio Aguero scores four in Manchester City rout
Sergio Aguero scores four second-half goals to fire Manchester City to a 5-1 victory over Leicester City, taking them 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Feb 10, 19:23
 Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez on bench for Leicester City against Manchester City
Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez starts on the bench for the Foxes against Manchester City.
Feb 10, 16:32
 Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Preview:Manchester City vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's meeting with Leicester City in the Premier League.
Feb 8, 16:30
 Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany insists he has no plans to leave Manchester City
Vincent Kompany insists that he is not considering leaving Manchester City, despite dropping down the pecking order.
Feb 6, 10:33
 Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Newcastle United contact Manchester City about Eliaquim Mangala availability?
Newcastle United reportedly contact Manchester City over the availability of centre-back Eliaquim Mangala.
Jan 30, 11:50
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Manchester City ease past Cardiff City in FA Cup
Manchester City remain on course for a potential quadruple courtesy of a 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 28, 17:55
 Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City squad not perfect'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that he faces a challenge keeping each member of his squad happy, as he rejects the notion of having 'the perfect squad'.
Jan 26, 16:11
 Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Raheem Sterling set for £275k-a-week deal?
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to offer Raheem Sterling a new five-year deal worth £275,000 a week.
Jan 24, 09:52
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Can Manchester City lift EFL Cup to stay on course for treble?
Manchester City's hopes of winning the quadruple are over, but can Pep Guardiola's side remain on course for the treble by beating Arsenal in the EFL Cup final?
Jan 20, 18:44
 Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne to sign new six-year deal at Manchester City?
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly ready to pen a new six-year contract worth £260,000 per week at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 09:51
 A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Fernandinho pens Manchester City contract extension
Fernandinho signs a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Manchester City to put an end to questions over his future.
Jan 19, 10:07
 Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Nicolas Otamendi signs contract extension with Manchester City until 2022
Nicolas Otamendi signs a contract extension until 2022 at Manchester City.
Jan 17, 14:05
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