Enzo Maresca, manager of Chelsea FC, watches the pre match warm up as he takes charge of his first home game for Chelsea on August 11, 2024
Team News: Surprise Chelsea starts, squad omissions for Premier League opener with Man City
Enzo Maresca names his first Premier League XI as Chelsea boss for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Manchester City, making some surprise decisions in the process.
Aug 18, 14:19
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Team News: Chelsea vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City.
Aug 17, 15:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 10, 2024
Man City, Tottenham suffer £68m transfer blow as attacker clause 'expires'
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly suffer a blow in their efforts to sign Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, whose £60m release clause has expired.
Aug 16, 22:36
Manchester City's Rodri walks off the pitch after being sent off on September 23, 2023
Man City lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League opener
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Aug 16, 18:47
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 16, 18:34
Manchester City's Rodri applauds fans after the match on April 9, 2024
Rodri injury: What is Man City's record without midfielder ahead of Chelsea clash?
Sports Mole looks at Manchester City's record with and without Rodri after the midfielder was ruled out of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Aug 16, 16:52
Spain's Rodri and England's Phil Foden in action on July 14, 2024
Major blow: Pep Guardiola confirms key Man City player will miss Chelsea clash
Pep Guardiola delivers an update on Man City quartet Rodri, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and John Stones ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 16, 14:02
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Man City's Pep Guardiola confirms when Oscar Bobb could return from injury
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola confirms that Oscar Bobb will undergo surgery after suffering a fracture to a bone in his leg in training, and reveals when the winger could return.
Aug 16, 13:39
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on April 20, 2024
Man City 'closing in' on shock signing of player released by Premier League club
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on the signing of a teenage striker following his departure from a Premier League club.
Aug 16, 11:54
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024
Summer transfer window 2024: When does it open and close? What deals could be done?
Sports Mole takes a look at when the 2024 summer transfer window opens and closes, and picks out some of the high-profile deals that could be completed.
Aug 15, 23:10
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates before Chelsea clash: Bobb, Rodri Grealish latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
Aug 15, 09:22
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Oscar Bobb injury: How long will Man City attacker be out for? What games could he miss?
Sports Mole takes a look at how long Manchester City's Oscar Bobb will be sidelined for and what games he could miss after he reportedly sustained a leg fracture in training this week.
Aug 15, 07:53
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Man City suffer devastating injury blow as Oscar Bobb 'sustains leg fracture'
Manchester City suffer a significant injury blow just days before they begin their Premier League defence against Chelsea.
Aug 14, 22:38
Arsenal's Chido Obi pictured in March 2024
Best young players to watch in the 2024-25 Premier League season
Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Sports Mole picks out some of the best young players to watch this term.
Aug 14, 10:16
Argentina's Julian Alvarez pictured with the Copa America trophy on July 14, 2024
Five players who Man City could sign after Julian Alvarez exit
Sports Mole takes a look at five players who Manchester City could look to sign following the club-record sale of Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid.
Aug 13, 15:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024
Pep Guardiola claims Oscar Bobb, James McAtee are 'adored' by Man City teammates
Pep Guardiola believes that 'adored' Manchester City duo Oscar Bobb and James McAtee are ready to make a big impact in the first team this season.
Aug 10, 20:05
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji scores the winning penalty in the shoot-out to win the FA Community Shield on August 10, 2024
Man City 1-1 Man United (7-6 pens): Manuel Akanji banishes Euro 2024 penalty demons
Manchester City clinch the Community Shield with a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout win over Manchester United following a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Manchester derby at Wembley Stadium.
Aug 10, 16:15
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in July 2024
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 4, 13:44
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the FC Series match on July 23, 2024
Pep Guardiola reveals new Man City injury concern before Man United showdown
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that first-choice goalkeeper Ederson has picked up a small injury ahead of next weekend's Community Shield.
Aug 4, 10:16
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland (9) looks into the crowd  on July 23, 2023
Man City lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in their pre-season friendly with Chelsea.
Aug 1, 15:56
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the FC Series match on July 23, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 1, 15:38
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland (9) looks into the crowd  on July 23, 2023
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola delivers Erling Haaland update
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that Erling Haaland felt some "niggles" in the Citizens' pre-season friendly against Barcelona on Tuesday.
Jul 31, 11:25
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before the FC Series match on July 23, 2024
Pep Guardiola hails "aggressive" Man City star who has to improve in 2024-25
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola praises Jack Grealish for his "aggressive" performance against Barcelona on Tuesday night.
Jul 31, 10:05
Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb against AC Milan on July 27, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Barcelona: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Tuesday's friendly with Barcelona.
Jul 28, 18:53
Head Coach Hansi Flick FC Barcelona, Barca gestures during a FC Barcelona training session at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19 2024
Preview:Barcelona vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between Barcelona and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 28, 18:27
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the FC Series match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 23, 2024 [on July 25, 2024]
Manchester City XI vs. AC Milan: Starting lineup for 2024 US pre-season clash
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's pre-season clash against AC Milan at Yankee Stadium.
Jul 25, 22:52
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes applauds the fans after being substituted on August 12, 2023
Man City transfer news: Guardiola 'ready to use' youngsters in Guimaraes proposal
Manchester City are allegedly prepared to use two academy graduates in a proposal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Jul 24, 08:20
Manchester City's Erling Haaland holds the Premier League trophy on May 26, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Celtic: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Celtic.
Jul 21, 09:00
Norway's Alexander Sorloth celebrates scoring their first goal with Erling Haaland on March 26, 2024
Preview:Norway vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Norway and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 15:11
Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring against Athletic Bilbao on March 31, 2024
Manchester City 'plotting audacious move for key Real Madrid man'
Manchester City are reportedly interested in a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but Los Blancos are relaxed about the Brazilian's future.
May 31, 14:26
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores their first goal on November 26, 2023
Best Premier League goals of the 2023-24 season
With a record 1,246 goals scored in the 2023-24 Premier League season, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the top 10 goals from another memorable campaign.
May 20, 13:58
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on May 19, 2024
Story of the 2023-24 Premier League season
Sports Mole delves deeper into the story of the 2023-24 Premier League season, which saw Manchester City clinch a historic fourth straight title.
May 20, 08:00
Manchester City's Kyle Walker and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024
Four in a row: Manchester City crowned Premier League champions again with victory over West Ham United
Manchester City are crowned Premier League champions for a record fourth season in a row after beating West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
May 19, 17:01
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring their first goal on November 4, 2023
Team News: Manchester City make two changes for PL title decider, West Ham United without top scorer
Manchester City make two changes to their starting lineup for this afternoon's Premier League final-day clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium.
May 19, 14:03
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal and completes his hat-trick on May 4, 2024
Erling Haaland scores four as Manchester City keep pressure on title rivals Arsenal
Erling Haaland scores four goals as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1 in the Premier League to keep the pressure on title rivals Arsenal.
May 4, 18:27
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts on March 3, 2024
Team News: Kevin De Bruyne on Manchester City bench, Jude Bellingham starts for Real Madrid
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne will begin as a substitute for tonight's Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 9, 17:54
England's Kyle Walker receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on March 23, 2024
Manchester City confirm two key players will miss Real Madrid Champions League tie
Two key Manchester City players are left out of Pep Guardiola's 21-man travelling squad for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg tie against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 8, 15:26
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol pictured on December 16, 2023
How Manchester City could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Real Madrid.
Apr 7, 09:38
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 21, 2023
A closer look at Kevin De Bruyne's 100 goals for Manchester City
After scoring his 100th Manchester City goal on Saturday, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the Belgian's century of strikes across his legendary nine-year career at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 6, 20:02
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol pictured on December 16, 2023
Manchester City hit by fresh defensive blow ahead of Real Madrid clash
Manchester City centre-back Josko Gvardiol suffers an injury during his side's Premier League contest with Crystal Palace.
Apr 6, 17:09
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