Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe on August 25, 2024
Preview:Newcastle United vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 20, 12:30
James Trafford Newcastle/Aston Villa composite
“Silly behaviour”: Newcastle, Aston Villa sent clear James Trafford transfer message amid Man City uncertainty
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney delivers a “very confident” verdict to Sports Mole on the future of goalkeeper James Trafford, who has been linked with a January transfer to clubs including Newcastle United and Aston Villa.
Nov 20, 08:45
Manchester City's Fernandinho in 2021
Manchester City news: Former star Fernandinho opens door to Etihad return after finally confirming retirement
Midfielder Fernandinho, formerly of Manchester City, officially announces his retirement during a charity match.
Nov 20, 08:41
Alisson Becker of Liverpool warms up on September 30, 2025
Liverpool injury, suspension list and return dates for Nottingham Forest clash: Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest on Liverpool's injury and suspension news before they welcome Nottingham Forest to Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 19, 22:17
Antoine Semenyo Arsenal/Manchester City composite
£65m transfer ‘not a priority’ for Man City - but "perfect" for Arsenal even after 2016 rejection
The signing of Antoine Semenyo should not be considered as an “essential priority” for Manchester City, but the Bournemouth star would be a “perfect” addition for Premier League rivals Arsenal, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 19, 17:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 29, 2025
How to watch Newcastle vs. Man City: Date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League encounter between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Nov 19, 17:11
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in February 2025.
Emiliano Martinez transfer news: Aston Villa ‘decide’ on Manchester United target
After a summer of uncertainty, Emiliano Martinez faces another possible departure from Villa Park as Aston Villa's reported first-choice target is revealed.
Nov 19, 01:57
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes and Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on February 2, 2025
Gabriel Magalhaes injury: What games will Arsenal defender miss during Premier League title race? Advantage Manchester City?
Sports Mole details the latest on Gabriel Magalhaes's injury, and considers how the Arsenal star's absence could boost Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
Nov 18, 22:42
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku on June 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola to battle European heavyweight for talented teenager?
Manchester City reportedly closely follow an 18-year-old Bundesliga sensation, whose direct dribbling and aggressive attacking style is said to be similar to Jeremy Doku.
Nov 18, 03:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 29, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'enchanted' by Real Madrid star as Citizens boss demands signing
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola reportedly demands that his club make a move for Real Madrid attacker Arda Guler next summer.
Nov 17, 09:26
James Trafford on January 17, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola can help Man United as new James Trafford suitors 'emerge'
Manchester City's James Trafford is reportedly wanted by a new Premier League club, and the move could benefit Manchester United.
Nov 16, 15:13
Claudio Echeverri/Jack Grealish/Pep Guardiola composite
Man City 'annoyed' at Claudio Echeverri situation as Pep Guardiola faces January transfer decision
Manchester City could potentially cut the loan spell of one of their attackers short in January, having grown 'annoyed' by his situation at his new club.
Nov 16, 11:36
Manchester City's James Trafford on August 16, 2025
Man City transfer news: James Trafford laments 'wasted year' as Premier League rivals 're-engage' with agents
Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford's advisers are supposedly 're-engaged' by a Premier League club amid his struggles for minutes at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 15, 07:48
Andres Iniesta, Barcelona legend, pictured in December 2024
Barcelona news: Andres Iniesta raves over "extraordinary" Blaugrana star and offers him advice
Iniesta hails Barcelona's midfielder as an extraordinary player who transforms complicated into simple with natural talent and unique style.
Nov 14, 08:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 29, 2025
Man City transfer news: Has Champions League-winning defender revealed transfer decision?
Manuel Akanji expresses mixed feelings about leaving Manchester City but shows commitment to Inter Milan.
Nov 14, 00:26
Fenerbahce's Ederson on September 24, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Unhappy' Ederson explains why he “needed” to leave Pep Guardiola’s side and join Fenerbahce
Ederson admits that he “needed” to leave Manchester City in the summer and the goalkeeper is now “breathing football again” after joining Fenerbahce.
Nov 13, 17:15
France's Kylian Mbappe on September 5, 2025
Kylian Mbappe claims Manchester City have got a "spectacular" player in their ranks - "A special talent..."
France captain Kylian Mbappe highlights Manchester City's Rayan Cherki's talent and projects the midfielder's return against Ukraine.
Nov 13, 09:20
Nico O'Reilly/Thomas Tuchel composite
Nico O’Reilly: Thomas Tuchel given three clear reasons why Man City star “should be a lock” in his England team at World Cup
Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly has a “ridiculously strong chance” of being England's left-back at the 2026 World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 12, 16:00
Phil Foden/Thomas Tuchel composite
Phil Foden: Thomas Tuchel told how Man City star can become a “world-class winner” for England
Thomas Tuchel’s England squad need the “world-class winner” that Phil Foden can become if he is given the chance to play regularly in a central midfield role, Manchester City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 12, 12:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 9, 2025
Manchester City injury news: Pep Guardiola 'discovers' when midfielder will return from 'significant' injury
Manchester City reportedly learn when they will be able to call upon an injured midfielder, who is set to miss a significant period of the season.
Nov 11, 23:51
SM composite
Best football teams in the world: Where do Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal rank?
Who are the best football teams in the world right now? Sports Mole ranks the current top 10 clubs, including four from the Premier League and two from La Liga.
Nov 11, 15:28
Nathan Ake/Manchester City composite
Man City transfer news: “Bothered” star ‘could leave’ in January amid interest from three clubs
A "bothered" Manchester City player could leave the Etihad Stadium in January amid interest from three clubs, according to a report.
Nov 11, 14:15
Pep Guardiola/Mikel Arteta composite
Arsenal warned why they should “fear” Man City as expert makes Premier League title prediction
Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes face a major threat from an improving Manchester City side with “frightening potential”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 11, 11:50
Jeremy Doku/Pep Guardiola composite
“World class”: Man City expert claims £55m star’s display was ‘as good as anything’ seen against Liverpool
Jeremy Doku is not a “25-goal-a-season player”, but he can still develop into a “world-class player” for Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 11, 08:40
Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Nov 10, 14:17
Greatest managers of all time feature
The top 10 greatest football managers of all time: Where do Guardiola, Ancelotti, Ferguson rank?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest football managers of all time.
Nov 10, 14:00
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during his side's match against Manchester City, on November 9, 2025
Premier League title race: Liverpool's hopes assessed after Manchester City loss as Arne Slot's side equal unwanted record
Liverpool's 3-0 loss against Manchester City on Sunday saw them equal an unwanted record, and their chances of winning the title are increasingly slim.
Nov 10, 00:25
Pep Guardiola/Arne Slot composite
Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Four key talking points as pressure mounts on Arne Slot after Premier League setback
Sports Mole takes a closer look at four key talking points following Manchester City's statement 3-0 win over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Nov 9, 23:00
Jeremy Doku of Manchester City during his side's game against Liverpool, on November 9, 2026
Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool: Jeremy Doku replicates Eden Hazard as Arsenal's Premier League title contenders emerge
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku replicates Eden Hazard as his side beat Liverpool 3-0 in the Premier League at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 9, 18:32
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates on November 9, 2025
Man City 3-0 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jeremy Doku dazzles in Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game
Pep Guardiola marks his 1,000th game as a manager by steering his Manchester City side to a dominant 3-0 victory over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Remembrance Sunday.
Nov 9, 18:30
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Cherki, Wirtz, Isak, Bernardo decisions made for Premier League showdown
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 9, 15:20
Liverpool will need Virgil van Dijk to be at his best if they are to stop Manchester City striker Erling Haaland
Manchester City vs. Liverpool: How Virgil van Dijk can stop Erling Haaland in key Premier League title race game
Liverpool will face Manchester City at the Etihad in the Premier League on Sunday, and they will need Virgil van Dijk to be at his best in order to stop Erling Haaland.
Nov 9, 07:30
Liverpool players celebrate Mohamed Salah's penalty to make it 1-0 on September 14, 2025
Man City vs. Liverpool: Arne Slot's Reds aiming for club first as Mohamed Salah chases Wayne Rooney record
Liverpool can achieve something they have never achieved in the Premier League era when they tackle Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 8, 21:44
Phil Foden of Manchester City on September 27, 2025
Man City preparing 'mega-money' contract talks with rejuvenated attacker
Manchester City are reportedly planning to open talks with Phil Foden over a new contract, as his present contract runs until the summer of 2027.
Nov 8, 18:49
Erling Haaland/Mohamed Salah composite
Man City vs. Liverpool predictions: Will Arne Slot spoil Pep Guardiola's 1,000th game party?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League contest between Manchester City and Liverpool, the Sports Mole team picks their winner between Pep Guardiola's side and Arne Slot's champions.
Nov 7, 19:43
Erling Haaland/Virgil van Dijk composite
Man City vs. Liverpool: Three key battles to look out for in Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at three key battles to watch out for when Manchester City lock horns with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Nov 7, 17:30
Manchester City's Phil Foden on September 18, 2025
Team News: Man City vs. Liverpool 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 Manchester City and Liverpool.
Nov 7, 15:54
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on October 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Haaland chases new record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 7, 15:36
Jaden Heskey of Manchester City on November 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: 'Loan decision' made over son of ex-Liverpool forward
Manchester City reportedly already make a decision over whether to loan out Regan Heskey during the winter transfer window.
Nov 7, 15:19
Pep Guardiola/Rodri composite
Man City injury news: Latest Rodri injury update delivered by Pep Guardiola before Liverpool showdown
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Manchester City midfielder Rodri ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 7, 15:10
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