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
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on February 11, 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.
Feb 17, 13:53
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring on December 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: Bernardo Silva to be offered three escape routes from the Citizens?
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window.
Feb 17, 13:46
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush pictured on January 25, 2025
Premier League Team of the Week: Omar Marmoush, Ethan Nwaneri, Djed Spence
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for Gameweek 25, including Omar Marmoush, Ethan Nwaneri and Djed Spence.
Feb 16, 21:52
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 Erling Haaland receives treatment for an injury on February 15, 2025
Erling Haaland: Man City's Pep Guardiola addresses injury scare before Real Madrid clash
Pep Guardiola delivers an injury update on striker Erling Haaland after Manchester City's dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Feb 15, 18:20
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
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap on January 5, 2025
Man United, Chelsea-linked Liam Delap breaks silence on transfer reports amid £29.5m Man City possibility
Manchester United and Chelsea-linked striker Liam Delap breaks his silence on reports that he could move to one of the Premier League powerhouses next year.
Feb 14, 18:08
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 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
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
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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
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 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
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
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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
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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
Manager of Eintracht Frankfurt Dino Toppmoller during his side's match against Wolfsburg, on February 2, 2025
Preview:Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Monchengladbach and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 23:06
Freiburg winger Ritsu Doan pictured on October 5, 2024
Preview:Freiburg vs. Heidenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Heidenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 15:44
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
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
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes pictured on November 10, 2024
Most expensive January transfers of all time: Who are the biggest winter signings ever?
From Christian Pulisic to Bruno Fernandes, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 most expensive January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 07:00
Arsenal's David Raya reacts on December 4, 2024
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Raya, White, Khusanov, Marmoush decisions made
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 2, 15:20
Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho on January 16, 2025
Transfer deadline day January 2025: When does the transfer window close? What deals could be done? Everything you need to know
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about transfer deadline day January 2025, including when the window closes and what deals could be done.
Feb 2, 09:32
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
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Omar Marmoush, Savinho calls
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Jan 31, 16:39
Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates scoring against Dinamo Zagreb with Kai Havertz, on January 22, 2025
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 31, 16:34
Manchester City's James McAtee on September 18, 2024
James McAtee: Pep Guardiola reveals if Man City starlet will leave before transfer deadline
Pep Guardiola reveals whether James McAtee will stay or leave Manchester City before the transfer window closes on February 3.
Jan 31, 13:45
Manchester City's Rodri pictured on September 18, 2024
Man City injury update: Citizens drop major hint at Rodri return date ahead of Champions League knockout phase
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to include Rodri in their squad for the knockout phase of this season's Champions League.
Jan 30, 20:15
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