Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
It was a final for us: Guardiola hails team as Manchester City revive title race
The champions cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points.
Jan 4, 04:30
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the title race is back on
City are now four points behind leaders Liverpool.
Jan 3, 23:50
Leroy Sane celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Manchester City end Liverpool's unbeaten start in top-of-the-table showdown
Manchester City inflict a first league defeat of the season on Liverpool to close the gap on the leaders to four points at the top of the table.
Jan 3, 21:54
Liverpool striker Sadio Mane fires past Ederson but off the post during their Premier League clash with Manchester City on January 3, 2019
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 2-1 win over Liverpool as the champions inflict a first league defeat of the season on the leaders at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 3, 19:00
Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on September 1, 2018
Manchester City 'not seeking cover for Fernandinho in January window'
A report claims that Manchester City are not looking to bring in a new holding midfielder this month, despite their over-reliance on Fernandinho.
Jan 3, 13:32
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Pep Guardiola expecting Manchester City to bring their A game
City begin the match seven points behind their title rivals after one win from their last three games.
Jan 3, 04:31
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Pep Guardiola warns Liverpool that pressure at the top is tough to handle
Premier League champions Manchester City are seven points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into Thursday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 2, 22:31
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne in contention to face Liverpool
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is optimistic that Kevin De Bruyne could make his latest injury return against Liverpool on Thursday.
Jan 2, 18:04
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Guardiola sees Liverpool clash as opportunity to close gap
City boss upbeat despite the club's recent struggles.
Jan 2, 15:40
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
5 talking points ahead of Manchester City's clash with Liverpool
The Reds would move 10 points clear of Pep Guardiola's side with a win.
Jan 2, 15:33
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Klopp v Guardiola – a look at the managers
Liverpool travel to Manchester City in a game that could define their season.
Jan 2, 09:01
Tanguy NDombele warms up for Lyon on October 27, 2018
Manchester City told to pay £72m for Lyon's Tanguy Ndombele?
Lyon reportedly decide to set an asking price of £72m for midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who is said to be a target of Manchester City.
Jan 1, 23:45
Virgil van Dijk fouls Leroy Sane in Liverpool's goalless Premier League draw with Manchester City on October 7, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League showdown between champions Manchester City and unbeaten leaders Liverpool, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jan 1, 22:30
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up for their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with unbeaten leaders Liverpool.
Jan 1, 18:54
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Klopp v Guardiola – a look at the managers
Liverpool travel to Manchester City in a game that could define their season.
Jan 1, 13:26
Tanguy NDombele warms up for Lyon on October 27, 2018
Report: Manchester City unsuccessful with Tanguy Ndombele bid
A report claims that Manchester City have had a £45m bid for Tanguy Ndombele rejected by Lyon, with the French side instead holding out for at least £75m.
Dec 31, 13:36
Vincent Kompany in action for Manchester City on December 30, 2018
Kompany demands City 'pull everything out of the locker' against Liverpool
The Premier League's top two meet at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Dec 31, 12:04
Maurizio Sarri on the touchline during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's Premier League encounter between Chelsea and Southampton.
Dec 31, 12:00
Junior Firpo in action for Real Betis on November 11, 2018
Real Madrid 'face Manchester City competition for Junior Firpo'
Versatile Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo is wanted by Pep Guardiola to provide competition and cover for Benjamin Mendy, according to a report.
Dec 31, 09:20
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City title bid hangs on Liverpool clash – Pep Guardiola
Guardiola believes City's fight to retain their title will be all-but over unless they beat leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 31, 04:31
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup quarter-final game between Leicester City and Manchester City on December 18, 2018
Pep Guardiola provides Kevin De Bruyne injury update
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola concedes that he 'does not know' whether Kevin De Bruyne will be able to take part in Thursday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 30, 23:55
Thomas Partey in action for Atletico Madrid in August 2018
Manchester City make enquiry for Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey?
Manchester City's search for Fernandinho's long-term successor has reportedly seen them turn to Atletico Madrid ace Thomas Partey.
Dec 30, 19:05
Glenn Murray of Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Watford at Vitality Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Guardiola challenges City players to beat Liverpool and keep title race alive
Pep knows significance of Thursday’s Etihad Stadium clash.
Dec 30, 17:55
Manchester City players celebrate scoring against Southampton on December 30, 2018
Manchester City return to winning ways at Southampton
Manchester City return to winning ways after back-to-back defeats by beating Southampton 3-1 at St Mary's, moving up to second in the table in the process.
Dec 30, 16:07
Manchester City midfielder David Silva celebrates with namesake Bernardo Silva after scoring against Southampton on December 30, 2018
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 3-1 win over Southampton as the champions return to winning ways and close the gap on Liverpool to seven points.
Dec 30, 13:15
Kevin De Bruyne is left floored following a tussle with Timothy Fosu-Mensah in Manchester City's EFL Cup tie with Fulham on November 1, 2018
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne 'doubtful for Liverpool game'
Kevin De Bruyne is facing a fight to be fit in time for Manchester City's showdown with Liverpool next week, according to a report.
Dec 30, 09:54
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City boss Guardiola defends his tactics after miserable Christmas
City slipped to third after defeats by Crystal Palace and Leicester.
Dec 29, 22:31
Liverpool players celebrate scoring against Arsenal on December 29, 2018
Five-star Liverpool thrash Arsenal at Anfield to move nine points clear
Roberto Firmino scores a hat-trick as Liverpool thrash Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield to storm nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Dec 29, 19:24
General view of Real Madrid's Bernabeu taken August 2018
Junior Firpo reveals Real Madrid affection
Real Betis defender Junior Firpo says that he feels "closer to Real Madrid" as his father supports the club.
Dec 29, 18:15
Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on September 1, 2018
Pep Guardiola insists Man City won't sign Fernandinho back-up in January
Fernandinho has been a big miss for City.
Dec 29, 15:05
Ben Chilwell in action for Leicester City on October 27, 2018
Manchester City 'to target left-back Ben Chilwell next summer'
A report claims that Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell is a possible £50m end-of-season target for Manchester City.
Dec 29, 12:51
Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on September 1, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Fernandinho has to be replaced'
Paul Merson believes that bringing in a defensive-midfield replacement for Fernandinho should be a priority for Manchester City this winter.
Dec 29, 12:28
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
Manchester City 'have no plans for January transfer window'
Manchester City reportedly have no plans to enter the transfer market in January despite their recent dip in form.
Dec 28, 19:34
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 4, 2018
Preview:Southampton vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and out-of-form champions Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 18:04
Bernardo Silva celebrates the third during the Champions League group game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Manchester City on October 23, 2018
Bernardo Silva demands a reaction from City as champions look to bounce back
Pep Guardiola's side have fallen seven points behind leaders Liverpool.
Dec 28, 17:18
David Silva celebrates scoring Manchester City's third goal against Southampton on November 4, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Southampton
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Southampton as they bid to bounce back from successive defeats.
Dec 28, 15:14
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on December 8, 2018
5 talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Liverpool are six points clear of the chasing pack.
Dec 28, 14:39
Chelsea's Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Watford in the Premier League on December 26, 2018.
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Sunday's Premier League fixture between Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Dec 28, 14:35
Mohamed Salah and Rob Holding in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on November 3, 2018
Preview:Liverpool vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League showdown between league leaders Liverpool and Arsenal, including predictions, teams news and head-to-head records.
Dec 28, 13:45
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Celta Vigo on December 22, 2018.
Lionel Messi would welcome Pep Guardiola reunion
Guardiola has expressed his desire to return to Barcelona and finish his coaching career at the club's academy.
Dec 27, 19:29
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