Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta: 'We are entering a crucial moment'
The Gunners were roundly beaten 4-1 in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester City.
Dec 23, 16:20
John Stones in action for Manchester City on December 9, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Newcastle United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League showdown with Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Dec 23, 11:23
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Southampton in the Premier League on December 19, 2020.
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 11:12
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia receives treatment for an injury in December 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Boxing Day.
Dec 23, 08:32
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Sacking Mikel Arteta would be a big mistake'
The Gunners tumbled out of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.
Dec 22, 23:33
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the EFL Cup on December 22, 2020
Man City ease into EFL Cup semi-finals with dominant win at Arsenal
Pep Guardiola's side ran out 4-1 winners to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
Dec 22, 22:15
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in August 2020
Barcelona 'plan to announce Eric Garcia signing in January'
Barcelona are reportedly set to announce the signing of Manchester City defender Eric Garcia in January, although he would not be arriving at the club until the summer.
Dec 21, 23:54
Lucas Digne in action for Everton on October 3, 2020
Manchester City interested in Everton's Lucas Digne?
Manchester City are reportedly interested in Everton left-back Lucas Digne, but the Toffees hope to tie the France international down to a new deal at Goodison Park.
Dec 21, 18:21
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks deflated on December 19, 2020
Five talking points ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-finals
The likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal are still involved in the competition.
Dec 21, 17:03
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola not expecting January arrivals at Man City
City have scored just twice in their last three league matches.
Dec 21, 12:42
John Stones in action for Manchester City on December 9, 2020
John Stones to be handed new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to hand a new contract to defender John Stones, who has recently impressed on his return to the starting lineup.
Dec 21, 09:46
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola plays down chances of signing new striker in January
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down the club's chances of bringing in a new striker in January given the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dec 20, 23:45
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final showdown with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 20, 18:48
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 Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 20, 18:03
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling pictured in October 2020
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Dec 20, 15:47
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 20, 14:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'John Stones is back to his best'
Pep Guardiola believes the 26-year-old deserves plenty of praise for his form so far this season.
Dec 20, 13:00
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain 'expect Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona next summer'
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain expect Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi to move on next summer, according to a report.
Dec 20, 09:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Southampton win is incredibly important'
Raheem Sterling turned home a Kevin De Bruyne cross to give City an early lead.
Dec 19, 18:28
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Southampton in the Premier League on December 19, 2020.
Raheem Sterling goal enough for Man City at Southampton
Raheem Sterling turned home a Kevin De Bruyne cross to give City an early lead.
Dec 19, 17:12
Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Sergio Aguero admits he is still struggling with knee injury
Manchester City attacker Sergio Aguero reveals that he is still struggling with the knee injury he had to undergo surgery on over the summer.
Dec 19, 12:55
Oleksandr Zinchenko in action for Man City in the Champions League on November 3, 2020
Manchester City 'open to Oleksandr Zinchenko offers'
Manchester City are reportedly open to offers for Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has dropped down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 19, 09:32
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola dismisses talk of 'rebuilding' Manchester City's attack
Pep Guardiola's side have scored only 18 goals from their opening 12 Premier League games of the season.
Dec 18, 22:41
Sam Allardyce pictured on June 8, 2018
Five talking points ahead of the next round of Premier League fixtures
A hectic fixture list continues with a full 10 matches over Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Dec 18, 17:04
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Man City sweating over Sergio Aguero fitness for Southampton clash
Pep Guardiola is unsure to what extent striker Sergio Aguero can be involved for City.
Dec 18, 15:07
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola urges Man City to be more aggressive in attack
City have only scored 18 goals in their opening 12 Premier League matches.
Dec 18, 14:54
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Sheffield United in the Premier League on December 17, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Daniel Podence
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 13, including Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Daniel Podence.
Dec 18, 09:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ten Premier League clubs 'vote against five-substitution proposal'
Advocates of allowing five substitutes believe it is vital for player welfare.
Dec 17, 16:53
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Southampton
Ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Southampton, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola could set out his side.
Dec 17, 13:24
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci pictured on November 4, 2020
Manchester City interested in Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci?
Manchester City are reportedly aiming to strike a deal for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci, with Pep Guardiola keen to bring in an experienced centre-back.
Dec 16, 12:57
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia pictured in August 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Southampton
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Dec 16, 11:56
West Bromwich Albion celebrate Ruben Dias's own goal for Manchester City in the Premier League on December 15, 2020
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Busy schedule to blame for poor displays'
Ilkay Gundogan suggested the lack of a break between seasons was part of the problem.
Dec 16, 11:49
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
West Brom boss Slaven Bilic relaxed over future after Man City draw
For City, it was another frustrating night after their flat performance in the goalless Manchester derby on Saturday.
Dec 16, 00:02
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
Slaven Bilic: 'Man City draw more than a point'
The result ended a run of 13 straight league defeats for West Brom against City.
Dec 15, 23:42
Pedro Neto celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 15, 2020
PL roundup: Man City held by West Brom, Wolves nick win over Chelsea
Wolves came from behind to beat Chelsea at Molineux.
Dec 15, 22:16
West Bromwich Albion celebrate Ruben Dias's own goal for Manchester City in the Premier League on December 15, 2020
West Bromwich Albion hold Man City to a draw at the Etihad
There was late drama as Sam Johnstone made point-blank saves to deny Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling.
Dec 15, 22:14
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling pictured in October 2020
Raheem Sterling refusing to give up on Manchester City title
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling refuses to write the Citizens off in the title race, with Pep Guardiola's side currently six points adrift of top spot.
Dec 15, 12:58
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected during his side's Premier League defeat to Burnley on December 13, 2020
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal's woeful form is a "blip"
Mikel Arteta shouldered the full blame for Arsenal's seventh defeats in 12 Premier League matches.
Dec 15, 10:38
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Pep Guardiola has no doubts over Gabriel Jesus's goalscoring ability
The boss believes the Brazilian has the quality to be a long-term successor to Sergio Aguero.
Dec 14, 22:53
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Pep Guardiola sweating over Sergio Aguero fitness for West Brom clash
The Argentine striker has returned to training and the City boss will decide on Tuesday if he is fit to play.
Dec 14, 14:56
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