Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Five talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
The PA news agency takes a look at some of the top-flight games taking place this weekend.
Feb 19, 17:32
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
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.
Feb 19, 16:55
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola: 'Mikel Arteta will turn Arsenal into title contenders'
City opened up a 10-point Premier League lead by winning 3-1 at Everton in midweek.
Feb 19, 15:52
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Mikel Arteta: 'Man City are the best team in Europe'
City are 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Feb 19, 14:15
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on February 16, 2021
Manchester City deny making approach for Barcelona's Lionel Messi
The Barcelona forward is out of contract at the end of the season.
Feb 19, 12:25
Arsenal's Thomas Partey in action against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League on October 22, 2020
Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sunday.
Feb 19, 08:40
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on February 16, 2021
Manchester City 'slash contract offer to Lionel Messi'
Manchester City reduce their contract offer to Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi by £170m, according to a report.
Feb 18, 23:47
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on February 7, 2021
Nuno Espirito Santo admits to coronavirus concerns over international break
International games will take place on six continents next month.
Feb 18, 22:47
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring their second goal in June 2018
Which nations can benefit from delayed Euro 2021?
While there was widespread disappointment when Euro 2020 was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, some nations are now in a better position to lift the trophy.
Feb 18, 11:45
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring their third goal on February 13, 2021
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Feb 18, 10:51
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 20, 2021
Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva scored one and set up another as City extended their record-breaking winning run with a 3-1 victory at Everton.
Feb 18, 10:29
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Everton in the Premier League on February 17, 2021
A look at Manchester City's 17-match winning run game-by-game
Everton were the latest victims of City's run.
Feb 18, 08:23
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola refusing to dwell on Manchester City's winning run
The 3-1 victory at Everton made them the first English top-flight side to begin a calendar year with 10 straight league wins.
Feb 17, 23:23
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Everton in the Premier League on February 17, 2021
Manchester City move 10 points clear at summit with win at Everton
Pep Guardiola's side won 3-1 to maintain their bid to win the Premier League title.
Feb 17, 22:35
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola fears international break could see rise in coronavirus cases
Pep Guardiola will take his table-topping Manchester City side to Everton on Wednesday.
Feb 16, 22:32
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola: 'Jurgen Klopp is doing an exceptional job'
Jurgen Klopp said on Monday that "nobody has to worry about me" as he dismissed suggestions he might take a break or quit.
Feb 16, 17:43
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring their third goal on February 13, 2021
Ilkay Gundogan ruled out of Man City's trip to Everton
The Germany midfielder, who has has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season, has been sidelined by a groin injury.
Feb 16, 15:46
A distraught Harry Maguire on December 26, 2020
Harry Maguire: 'Manchester United are not getting decisions their way'
The Red Devils are now seven points behind Manchester City at the top of the table after being held to a 1-1 draw by lowly West Brom.
Feb 15, 11:44
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring their third goal on February 13, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Everton
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Everton on Wednesday evening.
Feb 15, 11:42
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 13, 2021
Preview:Everton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Everton and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 11:08
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 13, 2021
The weekend's sporting action in pictures
Pep Guardiola's men made the most of slip-ups by their rivals.
Feb 15, 08:23
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola: 'Teamwork is key to our recent success'
City are in formidable form having won their last 16 matches in all competitions.
Feb 14, 23:16
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured in February 2021
Jurgen Klopp favourite to be next Premier League manager to lose his job
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp becomes the bookmakers' favourite to be the next Premier League manager sacked from his job, with Jose Mourinho not far behind.
Feb 14, 12:37
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on January 10, 2021
Kevin De Bruyne close to Manchester City return?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola thinks that Kevin De Bruyne could possibly start training with the team again this week as he battles back from a hamstring issue.
Feb 14, 12:26
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on January 10, 2021
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Everton
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash with Everton.
Feb 14, 08:39
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Real Madrid 'eyeing move for Aymeric Laporte'
Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte emerges as a transfer target for Real Madrid, according to a report.
Feb 13, 23:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola insists Liverpool are still in the title race
Reds manager Jurgen Klopp appeared to concede defeat in the race for first place but Pep Guardiola remains wary of the champions.
Feb 13, 22:02
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 13, 2021
A closer look at Man City's phenomenal 16-game winning run
Pep Guardiola's men are in uncharted territory after outstripping the historical achievements of Preston and Arsenal.
Feb 13, 19:47
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on February 13, 2021
Ilkay Gundogan bags brace as record-extending Man City crush Tottenham
Ilkay Gundogan took his goal tally for the season to 13 as he added to Rodri's first-half penalty at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 13, 19:46
Erling Braut Haaland in action for Borussia Dortmund on February 2, 2021
Manchester City 'draw up five-man shortlist of Sergio Aguero replacements'
Manchester City draw up a five-man shortlist of possible Sergio Aguero replacements, according to a report.
Feb 13, 18:06
Harry Winks celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur against Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup on January 25, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur bidding to achieve winning feat for first time in 60 years
Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to become the first team since Liverpool in 2008-09 to win away at both Manchester clubs in a top-flight season when they face Man City.
Feb 13, 09:46
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on February 7, 2021
Manchester City looking to equal all-time club clean sheet record
Manchester City can keep seven clean sheets in a row across all competitions for the first time since 1947 when they welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Etihad on Saturday.
Feb 13, 09:32
Swansea City's Yan Dhanda in action with Charlton Athletic's Ben Dempsey on January 2, 2020
Person who abused Yan Dhanda will not have Facebook account shut down
Yan Dhanda suffered racist abuse following Swansea's FA Cup defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday.
Feb 12, 18:35
Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut in 2004
Friday's sporting social: Remembering Wayne Rooney magic
The former England striker has enjoyed February 12 in the past.
Feb 12, 17:53
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola insists winning run counts for nothing against Tottenham
Premier League leaders Manchester City have won their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Feb 12, 17:43
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on February 7, 2021
FPL tips: Double gameweek delight for Manchester City and Everton
Pep Guardiola's side have two fixtures in gameweek 24, as do Everton, Burnley and Fulham.
Feb 12, 15:31
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Ruben Dias and Rodri expected to be fit to face Tottenham
Record goalscorer Sergio Aguero is also nearing a return after a trouble-hit first half of the season.
Feb 12, 15:16
Gareth Bale in action for Spurs against Marine on January 10, 2021
Jose Mourinho labels Gareth Bale's Instagram post a "contradiction"
The results of Gareth Bale's midweek scan showed no injury.
Feb 12, 14:24
Liverpool players look dejected after conceding to Manchester City in February 2021
Five talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League matches
City head into Saturday's fixture looking to extend their record-breaking 15-game winning run.
Feb 12, 11:54
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on January 23, 2021
Wayne Rooney: 'Phil Foden, Jack Grealish must be in England squad for European Championships'
Wayne Rooney calls on England boss Gareth Southgate to select both Phil Foden and Jack Grealish in the squad for the European Championships.
Feb 11, 23:24