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Wolves vs. Man City: “Mercurial” Rayan Cherki is Pep Guardiola’s “cheat code” who must start Premier League opener
Rayan Cherki should start for Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Wolves and the “majestic footballer” could become a “cheat code” for Pep Guardiola's side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 11:43
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
Manchester City's greatest ever players: Where does Kevin De Bruyne rank?
Sports Mole takes on the difficult task of naming the top 10 greatest players to ever represent Manchester City.
Aug 14, 09:00
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All-time Manchester City XI: Kevin De Bruyne, Colin Bell and who else?
Sports Mole takes on the difficult task of selecting an all-time Manchester City XI.
Aug 14, 09:00
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on June 18, 2025
Rayan Cherki’s new Man City shirt number confirmed after key transfer decision
Manchester City confirm a new shirt number for summer signing Rayan Cherki for the 2025-26 season.
Aug 14, 08:03
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca
Chelsea transfer news latest as Manchester City consider 'stunning hijack' of key Enzo Maresca summer target
Chelsea are still in the market for additions this summer, but Manchester City are reportedly considering joining the race for one of Enzo Maresca's targets.
Aug 13, 23:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 9, 2025
Wolves vs. Man City: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City.
Aug 13, 20:54
Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Wolves clash: Rodri, Kovacic latest for Premier League opener
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 13, 13:28
Manchester City's James McAtee on April 22, 2025
Man City transfer news: James McAtee set to leave as Citizens 'reach agreement' with Premier League club
Manchester City reportedly reach an agreement with a Premier League club over the sale of attacking midfielder James McAtee.
Aug 13, 00:24
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Divine Mukasa likened to Mesut Ozil as “special” Man City starlet “looks like he belongs” in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad
Manchester City’s teenage starlet Divine Mukasa, who has been likened to Mesut Ozil, has the physicality and talent to break into Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 20:10
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Premier League predictions 2025-26: Who will win the title this season?
Ahead of the new 2025-26 Premier League season, members of the Sports Mole team give their predictions for who will win the title.
Aug 12, 17:16
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured in April 2025
Jack Grealish’s Everton shirt number, possible debut date revealed after officially leaving Man City on loan
Everton announce the signing of Jack Grealish on a season-long-loan deal from Manchester City.
Aug 12, 16:33
Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma celebrates on July 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma ‘contact made’, asking price revealed as Galatasaray ‘approach’ Ederson
Manchester City reportedly make contact with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential deal for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as Galatasaray make a direct approach to sign Ederson.
Aug 12, 15:44
Braga's Roger Fernandes celebrates scoring on August 1, 2024
Preview:Braga vs CFR Cluj - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League qualifier between Braga and CFR Cluj, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 12, 13:41
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Man City injury news: ‘Realistic’ Rodri return verdict delivered after “massive blow” before new Premier League season
Manchester City supporters may have to “wait for a long time” before they see the very best of star midfielder Rodri, who recently suffered a fresh injury setback, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 09:57
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Tijjani Reijnders “has the X-factor”: Pep Guardiola will “adore” Frank Lampard-esque Man City signing after “ridiculous” Palermo performance
Manchester City’s summer signing Tijjani Reijnders “has got the X-factor” and will become a “special footballer” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 11, 20:19
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Savinho on June 26, 2025
Manchester City demand 'huge' Savinho transfer fee amid Tottenham Hotspur interest
Manchester City are not reportedly interested in selling Savinho amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur, who need to pay a big transfer fee to sign him.
Aug 11, 18:49
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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's Pep Guardiola on May 10, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Manchester City 'make contact' with agent of long-term Blues target amid Savinho speculation
Manchester City are reportedly contemplating whether to make a renewed attempt to sign a long-standing target of Chelsea over the coming days.
Aug 11, 15:02
Rodrygo on July 9, 2025
Man City transfer news: Real Madrid’s Rodrygo stance revealed as Pep Guardiola’s ‘dream target’ to replace Savinho becomes clear
Manchester City reportedly learn the asking price of Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo, who is a 'dream target' to replace Tottenham-Hotspur-linked Savinho this summer.
Aug 11, 14:26
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured in April 2025
Jack Grealish to Everton: Medical date, buy option ‘revealed’ after ‘agreeing deal’ with Man City over imminent transfer
Everton reportedly reach an agreement with Manchester City over a deal to sign Jack Grealish this summer.
Aug 11, 11:22
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: 'Strong' and 'attractive' option for Pep Guardiola's defence, with talks at 'early stage'
Manchester City are said to be in the early stages of negotiations for a defender, with Pep Guardiola looking to build for the future.
Aug 10, 18:57
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City transfer news: Jack Grealish loan talks 'intensify' following Tottenham enquiry
A Premier League club reportedly advances in their pursuit of Manchester City's Jack Grealish following a Sports Mole transfer exclusive.
Aug 10, 15:19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during pre-season on August 9, 2025
Palermo 0-3 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Tijjani Reijnders steals show in pre-season friendly win
Tijjani Reijnders is the standout as James Trafford makes his first start for Manchester City in a 3-0 win against Palermo at Renzo Barbera on Saturday.
Aug 9, 22:10
Manchester City's Rodri on May 20, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: 'Lucrative' contract offer to midfielder on Real Madrid summer list
Manchester City reportedly make a contract offer to a midfielder, who is said to be a key summer transfer target for Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.
Aug 9, 14:46
Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Rodri setback confirmed as Pep Guardiola delivers fresh update on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri ahead of the new season.
Aug 8, 22:39
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's Pep Guardiola in June 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Was Pep Guardiola’s warning ignored?
Last season — the most challenging of Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City — the manager issued a warning to the board in May.
Aug 8, 16:35
Manchester City's Vitor Reis on June 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: Two exits confirmed as seven more players face uncertain futures
Two Manchester City players complete transfers away from the club, and seven more could soon leave Pep Guardiola's squad this summer.
Aug 8, 13:12
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
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Midfielder 'approached' by Saudi Pro League clubs as Pep Guardiola problem emerges
A Manchester City midfielder reportedly receives an approach from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, as a problem in the middle of the pitch emerges for Pep Guardiola.
Aug 6, 23:03
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Pep Guardiola told his Kyle Walker replacement must have one vital attribute by Man City legend
Manchester City legend Richard Dunne explains to Sports Mole how the Sky Blues should replace the "unbelievable" Kyle Walker after his switch to Burnley.
Aug 6, 13:44
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Tottenham receive Jack Grealish green light following transfer enquiry as Man City legend gives verdict
A Manchester City legend backs Jack Grealish to be a "huge asset" to Tottenham Hotspur following the Lilywhites' transfer enquiry for the 29-year-old.
Aug 5, 18:01
Manchester City's Rodri on May 20, 2025
Man City transfer news: Rodri 'set' for new Citizens deal as contract length revealed
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to offer midfielder Rodri a bumper four-year contract following interest in the player from Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 13:41
Manchester City's Ruben Dias and Ederson on August 24, 2024
Man City latest news: Citizens 'secure' long-term future of key player with contract agreement
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal in principle to secure the long-term future of one of the key players in Pep Guardiola's squad.
Aug 4, 23:11
West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta pictured on May 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Lucas Paqueta decision made after betting charges amid summer 'rebuild'
Manchester City reportedly decide whether to reignite their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta after he was cleared of alleged betting offences.
Aug 3, 15:24
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min pictured on August 24, 2024
Son Heung-min: What makes the iconic Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea captain a Premier League legend?
With captain Son Heung-min set to leave Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole considers the South Korea star's legendary time at Spurs and in the Premier League.
Aug 3, 08:45
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly and James McAtee pictured on September 24, 2024
Man City 20-year-old 'verbally agrees' new contract as Pep Guardiola beats Erik ten Hag
Manchester City reportedly agree a new contract with one of their rising stars, whom Erik ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen failed with two offers for.
Jul 31, 15:44
Manchester City's Jahmai Simpson-Pusey pictured in November 2024
Man City transfer news: Academy graduate 'close' to joining Scottish Premiership champions Celtic
Manchester City reportedly give the green light to one of their academy graduates with first-team experience joining Celtic on loan.
Jul 30, 16:11
Stuart Pearce/Tino Livramento composite
Man City sent Tino Livramento transfer warning as Kyle Walker, Joe Hart comparison made
Former Manchester City defender and manager Stuart Pearce questions whether Newcastle United's Tino Livramento has the defensive "nous" to replace Kyle Walker at the Etihad.
Jul 30, 15:34
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