Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on March 7, 2021
Pep Guardiola: "It is not a sport where success is already guaranteed"
The Manchester City boss held back on giving his full opinion but made clear he was not a fan of the European Super League concept.
Apr 20, 14:14
A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
EFL Cup final to represent a significant step towards normality
Manchester City face Tottenham in front of 8,000 fans at Wembley.
Apr 20, 07:45
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against Manchester United in the EFL Cup on January 6, 2021
A closer look at Manchester City's route to the EFL Cup final
City are eyeing a fourth-successive League Cup triumph.
Apr 20, 07:43
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho on April 4, 2021
The big talking points ahead of this year's EFL Cup final
City are eyeing further domination of the League Cup while Spurs are hoping to end a 13-year wait for a trophy.
Apr 20, 07:40
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Apr 19, 12:25
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Apr 19, 12:25
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 11:42
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Man City's Kevin De Bruyne ruled out of Aston Villa clash
The Belgium international was injured during City's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea.
Apr 19, 10:55
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Kevin De Bruyne 'facing a month on the sidelines'
Manchester City could be without Kevin De Bruyne for the next month due to an ankle injury, according to a report.
Apr 18, 22:41
Chelsea's Kurt Zouma celebrates scoring their third goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on April 10, 2021
How Chelsea could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up in Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Apr 18, 18:10
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Preview:Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 17:45
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Pep Guardiola raises concern over Kevin De Bruyne injury
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that the apparent ankle injury Kevin De Bruyne suffered against Chelsea in their FA Cup semi-final "does not look good".
Apr 18, 12:08
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture with Aston Villa.
Apr 18, 09:45
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 10, 2021
Thomas Tuchel lauds "very brave" Chelsea after semi-final win
Just days after both sides progressed to the Champions League semi-finals, the Blues came out on top at an empty Wembley.
Apr 17, 20:54
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides highlights, stats and a match report from Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Apr 17, 18:30
Liverpool's Diogo Jota celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on April 3, 2021
Preview:Leeds United vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 10:48
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 10, 2021
Thomas Tuchel: 'Man City are Europe's benchmark side'
The two teams will meet in the first of the last-four ties in a 1730 kick-off at Wembley.
Apr 17, 08:08
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling in action with Arsenal's Bernd Leno in the Premier League on February 21, 2021
Pep Guardiola brushes off concerns over Raheem Sterling form
England international Raheem Sterling has started just two of Manchester City's last eight games in all competitions.
Apr 16, 21:54
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
Pep Guardiola: 'Phil Foden will do his talking on the pitch'
A tweet from Phil Foden's account caused controversy in midweek but his manager insisted 'it's about what they show on the grass'.
Apr 16, 15:19
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 10, 2021
Thomas Tuchel: 'There is a gap between Chelsea and Man City'
Former Dortmund and Paris St Germain boss Thomas Tuchel has taken on Pep Guardiola five times and remains winless against City's mastermind manager.
Apr 16, 14:03
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
Man City without Sergio Aguero for Chelsea semi-final
The striker has not featured in City's last three games after experiencing a muscular problem.
Apr 16, 13:31
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on March 7, 2021
The big talking points ahead of the FA Cup semi-finals
Leicester and Southampton will go head-to-head in front of 4,000 spectators in the weekend's second semi-final.
Apr 16, 11:49
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland on April 14, 2021
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 16, 11:43
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
Manchester City 'make Jack Grealish their top summer transfer target'
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to prioritise the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish during the summer transfer window.
Apr 16, 08:24
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Apr 15, 14:41
Chelsea's Kurt Zouma celebrates scoring their third goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on April 10, 2021
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 15, 14:20
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
A look at the key questions surrounding Manchester City's quadruple bid
City are in the Carabao Cup final, the last four of the FA Cup and Champions League and are closing in on the Premier League title.
Apr 15, 10:41
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea on Saturday.
Apr 15, 09:40
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante in action with FC Porto's Mateus Uribe in the Champions League on April 13, 2021
Champions League Team of the Week - Neymar, Phil Foden, N'Golo Kante
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for the quarter-final second legs, including Neymar, Phil Foden and N'Golo Kante.
Apr 15, 09:28
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 14, 2021
Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on Phil Foden
Phil Foden's two goals in the tie helped City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 on aggregate in the Champions League last eight.
Apr 15, 09:19
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in October 2020
Arsenal, Chelsea 'look to hijack Eric Garcia deal'
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly keeping a close eye on Eric Garcia's situation as Barcelona now want the Manchester City man to accept a lower wage offer.
Apr 15, 08:33
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on January 10, 2021
Pep Guardiola relieved to lead Manchester City to Champions League semi-finals
The Premier League leaders have reached the last four for the first time since the Spaniard took charge.
Apr 14, 22:52
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 14, 2021
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side reach Champions League semi-finals
Pep Guardiola has led City to the last four for the first time.
Apr 14, 21:13
Pedro Porro pictured in January 2019
Report: Sporting Lisbon hoping to sign Manchester City's Pedro Porro
A report claims that Manchester City youngster Pedro Porro could stay at Sporting Lisbon beyond the end of his loan deal.
Apr 14, 11:36
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
Chelsea 'firmly in the hunt for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero'
A report claims that Chelsea remain firmly in the running to sign Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero ahead of next season.
Apr 14, 11:10
Mateo Kovacic in action for Chelsea on July 14, 2020
Chelsea team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City.
Apr 14, 08:13
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante in action with FC Porto's Mateus Uribe in the Champions League on April 13, 2021
Chelsea 0-1 Porto: Dogged Blues advance to CL semi-finals
Mehdi Taremi's stunning overhead kick in second-half added time put the squeeze on Chelsea.
Apr 13, 21:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on March 7, 2021
Pep Guardiola issues rallying cry to Man City ahead of Dortmund tie
The Premier League leaders are bidding to reach the last four for the first time since 2016.
Apr 13, 16:04
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
The key talking points ahead of Man City's clash with Borussia Dortmund
Phil Foden's last-minute goal in Manchester last week gave City a narrow 2-1 win in the first leg.
Apr 13, 16:02
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City complete signing of Brazilian starlet Kayky?
Fluminense teenage forward Kayky will reportedly join Manchester City in a deal that could rise to around £15m.
Apr 13, 11:38
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