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Man City 2-0 Everton: How talismanic Erling Haaland has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in “sensational form” and has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 20, 15:00
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb on April 12, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Villarreal: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Oscar Bobb starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal.
Oct 19, 11:21
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush on August 23, 2025
Man City vs. Everton confirmed lineups: Marmoush, Ait-Nouri, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Everton confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 18, 13:47
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Everton.
Oct 16, 14:35
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Pep Guardiola faces £93m puzzle as Man City “dagger” and “mercurial talent” set for imminent return from injury
Manchester City will benefit from the imminent return of “wonderful” attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki, Citizens’ expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 09:45
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on August 16, 2025
Erling Haaland: Man City receive boost after milestone Norway goal as Sverre Nypan decision confirmed
Manchester City will welcome back Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland from international duty sooner than expected ahead of their next Premier League game against Everton.
Oct 12, 20:40
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Man City news: Hugo Viana praised for “smart” Nico O’Reilly, Savinho decisions as Divine Mukasa prediction emerges
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana wants a “big future” for Nico O’Reilly and Savinho at the Etihad Stadium and he has made the “smart” decision to extend the contracts of both players, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 17:00
Manchester City's Savinho celebrates on September 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Savinho prediction made by Pep Guardiola as ‘six-year agreement’ edges closer
Pep Guardiola makes a prediction for Manchester City winger Savinho, who is reportedly close to agreeing a new long-term contract at the club.
Sep 26, 15:57
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Haaland decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley.
Sep 25, 14:05
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Huddersfield vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Haaland absent, Mukasa debut as Guardiola makes nine changes for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for tonight’s EFL Cup third-round tie against Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium.
Sep 24, 18:30
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on September 21, 2025
Huddersfield vs. Man City: Erling Haaland fitness update, Kalvin Phillips latest as Pep Guardiola confirms changes for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a fitness update on Erling Haaland and confirms that he will make changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round trip to Huddersfield Town.
Sep 23, 13:45
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Huddersfield vs. Man City: Erling Haaland start verdict delivered as six false nine alternatives emerge for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is backed to start in Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round tie at Huddersfield Town, but there are six possible attacking alternatives if the Norwegian is given a rest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 23, 08:30
Manchester City's Erling Haaland applauds fans after the game on September 18, 2025
Manchester City lineup vs. Huddersfield Town: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as Pep Guardiola expected to shuffle the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Huddersfield Town.
Sep 22, 12:10
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on August 9, 2025
Arsenal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Saka, Odegaard, Saliba, Stones decisions made for Premier League clash
Arsenal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League showdown at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 21, 15:15
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on August 16, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Napoli: Predicted XI for Champions League opener against Kevin De Bruyne
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s Champions League clash against Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli.
Sep 16, 13:15
Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne on August 30, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 13:00
Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma on September 5, 2025
Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups: Donnarumma, Sesko decisions made for Manchester derby in Premier League
Manchester City and Manchester United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Manchester derby in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 14, 15:15
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on June 26, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'blocked' swap deal for Liverpool star due to 'rivalry' fear last summer
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly responsible for blocking a swap deal in the summer of 2024 for a Liverpool forward.
Sep 12, 22:13
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Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford? Man City’s Pep Guardiola can make “sensible” and “logical” goalkeeper choice for Manchester derby
There are “benefits” to starting either Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford in goal for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby against rivals Manchester United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 11, 18:30
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Savinho to Tottenham January transfer prediction made as Man City told they need “inherent usefulness” of Brazilian winger
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney gives his verdict to Sports Mole on the possibility of Savinho joining Tottenham Hotspur in January and explains why the winger’s return to training is a “big boost” for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Sep 9, 09:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City confirm 23-man Champions League squad including six new signings and four goalkeepers
Manchester City submit a 23-man List A squad for the League Phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, including six new signings and four goalkeepers.
Sep 2, 22:30
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on June 18, 2025
Rayan Cherki injury: Man City games summer signing could miss after Pep Guardiola confirms major blow
Sports Mole takes a look at how many games Man City's Rayan Cherki could miss after Pep Guardiola confirmed how long the playmaker is set to be sidelined for with an injury.
Sep 1, 13:25
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Brighton vs. Man City: “Almost certain” starter for Pep Guardiola will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma “trickiness”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is likely to make changes to his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Brighton and one “almost certain” starter will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 29, 09:25
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Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola comments justified as “the biggest story” of Etihad loss to Spurs highlighted
Pep Guardiola’s new-look Manchester City squad will need time to develop cohesion and supporters must remain calm during the early stages of the new season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 14:30
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed lineups: Cherki, Ederson, Marmoush, Bentancur, Palhinha decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 23, 11:15
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Tottenham: Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Cherki out to break Premier League scoring records in Etihad clash
Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki could etch their names into the Manchester City history books when Pep Guardiola’s side play host to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.
Aug 22, 17:09
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Savinho on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 21, 18:10
Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 18:00
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Rico Lewis: Man City have “no choice” but to keep “useful” boyhood defender after transfer admission
Manchester City have “no choice” but to keep hold of “useful” right-back Rico Lewis this summer despite reported interest from Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 19, 07:01
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s “massive boost” could ‘tempt’ Rodrygo to join from Real Madrid amid Savinho exit rumours
Manchester City are in a “win-win” situation if they either keep Savinho or sign Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as his replacement this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 18, 17:41
Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates scoring on August 16, 2025
Wolves 0-4 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as terrific Tijjani Reijnders emulates Sergio Aguero
Manchester City make a serious statement of title intent as they thump Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 at Molineux on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Aug 16, 17:53
Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Wolves vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Ait-Nouri, Reijnders, Cherki, Trafford, Arias decisions made for Premier League opener
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for their opening Premier League game of the 2025-26 season at Molineux this evening.
Aug 16, 16:12
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Savinho on June 26, 2025
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs to 'try again' for Man City attacker following £60m rejection
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to try again after failing with a £60m bid for one of Manchester City's attacking stars.
Aug 15, 17:16
Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 14, 15:20
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring on June 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 15:00
SM-EK Savinho composite
Savinho to Tottenham is “the wrong sale” for Man City as Pep Guardiola's side urged to reject “frustrating” €50m “nonsense”
Savinho joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer would represent “the wrong sale” by Manchester City, who are urged to reject the reported €50m “nonsense” by Citizens expert Steven McInerney.
Aug 11, 16:35
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Palermo vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola’s 22-man squad confirmed with 10 players missing for pre-season friendly
Ten Manchester City players are left out of Pep Guardiola’s 22-man travelling squad ahead of Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Palermo in Sicily.
Aug 8, 18:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Palermo: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly with Anglo-Palermitan Trophy up for grabs
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s pre-season friendly fixture against Palermo.
Aug 7, 22:15
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in June 2025
Preview:Palermo vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Palermo and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 7, 22:00
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Man City ones to watch: Jeremy Doku, Rodri predictions made ahead of 2025-26 season
Jeremy Doku has the potential to ‘take the next step’ at Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, while the return of Rodri from injury “changes everything” for Pep Guardiola’s title hopefuls, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 29, 16:52
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