Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Liverpool end Manchester City's unbeaten run
Liverpool end Manchester City's hopes of an invincible season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Premier League leaders at Anfield.
Jan 14, 17:56
Virgil van Dijk in action for the Reds during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Team News: Virgil van Dijk misses out against Manchester City due to injury
Virgil van Dijk is left out of Liverpool's squad to face Manchester City due to a hamstring injury, as Jurgen Klopp makes three changes to his starting lineup.
Jan 14, 15:02
Roberto Firmino battles with Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
In the buildup to Liverpool's Premier League showdown with Manchester City, Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 12, 13:22
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Pep Guardiola leaves out Sergio Aguero for semi-final first leg
Sergio Aguero is left out of Manchester City's starting lineup to face Bristol City, as Pep Guardiola makes four changes for the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.
Jan 9, 18:48
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City come from behind to reach FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City come from behind to beat Burnley 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 16:51
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Harry Kane leads December Player of the Month nominees
Harry Kane is up against Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino for December's Player of the Month award in the Premier League, along with five others.
Jan 5, 12:04
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Watford should have been awarded penalty against Man City'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Watford should have been awarded a penalty during the latter stages of their game with Manchester City.
Jan 3, 17:10
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Manchester City to hand Nicolas Otamendi new contract?
Manchester City will reportedly offer key centre-back Nicolas Otamendi a new and improved contract in the coming weeks.
Jan 1, 21:13
Gabriel Jesus in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on September 30, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus replaces Sergio Aguero at Selhurst Park
Gabriel Jesus replaces Sergio Aguero for Manchester City's trip to Crystal Palace as one of three changes from last time out.
Dec 31, 11:04
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Nicolas Otamendi crucial to Manchester City unbeaten run'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that his side's Premier League unbeaten run could not have been achieved without the contributions of Nicolas Otamendi.
Dec 29, 16:07
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Raheem Sterling strike sends Manchester City 15 points clear
Raheem Sterling scores the only goal of the game as Manchester City overcome Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park to move 15 points clear at the top of the table.
Dec 27, 21:37
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Nicolas Otamendi signs new two-year Manchester City deal?
Manchester City reportedly reward defender Nicolas Otamendi with a two-year contract extension keeping him at the Etihad until 2022.
Dec 25, 10:59
Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
Vote for your Premier League centre-back of the season so far
Vote for your centre-backs in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Manchester City too strong for Bournemouth
Manchester City move 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 4-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:55
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Leicester City and Manchester City in EFL Cup clash
Pep Guardiola rings the changes as Manchester City travel to the King Power to face Leicester City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 19, 18:49
Nicolas Otamendi in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Dermot Gallagher: 'Nicolas Otamendi only deserved yellow for Harry Kane foul'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi only deserved a yellow for a high boot on Spurs striker Harry Kane.
Dec 18, 12:01
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Team News: Kyle Walker starts against Tottenham Hotspur
Kyle Walker starts against his former club as Manchester City welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad.
Dec 16, 16:31
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'make Virgil van Dijk top transfer target'
Liverpool face competition from Manchester City for the January signing of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to a report.
Dec 14, 10:44
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City thrash Swansea City for new Premier League win record
Manchester City set a new Premier League record of 15 successive wins with a 4-0 thrashing of bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 21:40
Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Ander Herrera: 'I didn't deserve a yellow card against Manchester City'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera claims that he "did not deserve" the yellow card that he picked up in his side's 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
Dec 11, 17:27
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Alan Shearer: 'Romelu Lukaku not justifying £75m price tag'
Alan Shearer blasts Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku after failing to make a telling impact in Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 11, 16:24
Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Michael Oliver gave Manchester derby masterclass'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that referee Michael Oliver gave "a masterclass" in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford.
Dec 11, 14:25
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'involved in dressing-room bust-up with Ederson'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly involved in an angry dressing-row bust-up with Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson following his side's derby defeat.
Dec 10, 22:46
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Manchester City are on a different level to Manchester United'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville admits that Manchester City were on a "different level" during their 2-1 derby victory at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 21:07
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Premier League title race is not over'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that the title race is not yet over despite opening up an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 10, 20:12
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
Fabian Delph: 'Manchester derby victory is sweetest yet'
Manchester City full-back Fabian Delph hails his side's 2-1 victory over Manchester United as the "sweetest" win of their record-breaking run so far.
Dec 10, 20:01
Kevin De Bruyne in action with Victor Lindelof during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne warns against Manchester City complacency
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne warns his side against complacency, having moved 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 10, 19:50
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho rules Manchester United out of title race
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho concedes that his side are "probably" out of the title race following their 2-1 defeat to leaders Manchester City.
Dec 10, 19:43
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho bemoans "unbelievable" goals to concede
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side suffered from two "unbelievable" goals and a refereeing mistake during their 2-1 derby defeat to Man City.
Dec 10, 19:06
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City edge out Manchester United to move 11 points clear
Manchester City move 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 18:27
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United, as the Citizens moved 11 points clear at the top.
Dec 10, 15:30
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
As part of the build-up to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the squads of Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 12:37
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Team News: Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva start for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hands starts to Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva for Manchester City's trip to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Dec 6, 18:39
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on November 28, 2017
Manchester City 'to return for Jonny Evans in January'
Manchester City and Arsenal will reportedly battle for the signature of Jonny Evans once again in January, having missed out on the West Brom defender during the summer.
Dec 4, 09:23
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola pleased with "massive" win
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola brands Sunday's 2-1 success over West Ham United "a big victory".
Dec 3, 18:55
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
David Moyes "gutted" with Manchester City defeat
West Ham United boss David Moyes reveals his disappointment following his team's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 3, 18:41
Angelo Ogbonna celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Adrian disappointed with defeat at Etihad
West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian says that he "cannot be happy" with Sunday's 2-1 defeat at Manchester City, but the Spaniard has taken positives from the clash.
Dec 3, 18:27
David Silva scores City's second during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Fabian Delph: 'Patience key in beating West Ham United'
Fabian Delph says that 'patience' was key in Manchester City overcoming West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 3, 18:14
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