Premier League Team of the Week - Sadio Mane, Ruben Neves, Naby Keita
Sports Mole selects the Premier League team of the week for matchday one, including three Liverpool players and two from Watford.Aug 13, 16:36
Pep Guardiola: 'Benjamin Mendy has lots to improve on'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tells full-back Benjamin Mendy to focus on improving on the pitch and not so much on using social media.Aug 12, 21:20
Pep Guardiola: 'Competition for places is key for Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks up the importance of competition for places after beating Arsenal without many of his star players from last season.Aug 12, 21:10
Pep Guardiola urges Raheem Sterling to stay at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urges Raheem Sterling to commit his long-term future to the club following his goalscoring performance in the 2-0 win over Arsenal.Aug 12, 19:59
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will get better and better'
Pep Guardiola admits that it is a 'privilege' to manage Manchester City and says that he has no complaints about any aspects of his squad.Aug 12, 17:56
Manchester City begin title defence with victory over Unai Emery's Arsenal
Manchester City begin their Premier League title defence with a 2-0 victory over Unai Emery's Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 12, 16:57
Team News: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leads Arsenal line against Manchester City
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will lead the Arsenal line in Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 12, 14:02
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 2-0 triumph over Arsenal as the champions get their title defence off to a winning start in Unai Emery's first game in charge of the hosts.Aug 12, 14:00
John Stones hopes to become one of world's best defenders
Manchester City's John Stones describes Pep Guardiola as "the best manager in the world" and says that he hopes to be considered one of the best players in his position.Aug 12, 11:12
How Manchester City could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their opening match of the season against Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up in 2018-19.Aug 12, 10:04
How Liverpool could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against West Ham United, Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in the 2018-19 season.Aug 12, 09:34
Report: Paris Saint-Germain make second approach for Ousmane Dembele
Paris Saint-Germain are continuing to work on a deal with Barcelona for forward Ousmane Dembele, according to a report.Aug 12, 08:50
Pep Guardiola not thinking about retaining Premier League title
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he will take the season game by game rather than setting his sights on retaining the Premier League title.Aug 11, 20:07
Pele tips Liverpool to win Premier League
Brazil legend Pele says that he is tipping Liverpool to end their wait for a Premier League title this season.Aug 11, 09:47
Unai Emery: 'Pep Guardiola is a better manager than me'
Unai Emery acknowledges that Pep Guardiola has had a more successful managerial career than him, but is looking forward to facing off against his compatriot this weekend.Aug 10, 18:39
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Premier League champions Manchester City's opening-game trip to Arsenal.Aug 10, 15:11
Unai Emery "excited" for Manchester City test
Arsenal manager Unai Emery says that he is "excited" for the prospect of opening his reign against defending Premier League champions Manchester City.Aug 10, 14:06
Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne fit to face Arsenal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that World Cup semi-finalists Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne will be available to face Arsenal in the season opener.Aug 10, 13:23
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - predictions, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Maurizio Sarri's first Premier League match in charge of Chelsea as they visit the John Smith's Stadium to face Huddersfield Town.Aug 9, 18:43
Oleksandr Zinchenko 'rejects Wolverhampton Wanderers move'
Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko allegedly pulls out of the chance to sign for Wolverhampton Wanderers.Aug 9, 10:21
Kasper Schmeichel slams "exceptionally harsh" treatment of Joe Hart
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is highly critical of the "exceptionally harsh" treatment that Burnley signing Joe Hart has suffered in the past few years.Aug 7, 21:52
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City determined to defend title'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that his side are determined to hold on to the Premier League title, ahead of the 2018-19 season.Aug 7, 17:52
Pep Guardiola: 'John Stones can play in midfield'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that he is considering using John Stones as a defensive midfielder this season.Aug 7, 08:25
Pep Guardiola: Bernardo Silva produced a "masterpiece" at Wembley
Pep Guardiola says that Bernardo Silva is now the first name on his teamsheet as he is "far away" from the rest of his teammates due to his intelligence.Aug 5, 20:39
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City seeking Fernandinho back-up'
Pep Guardiola reveals that Manchester City are trying to push through the signing of a holding midfielder in Fernandinho's mould before Thursday's transfer deadline.Aug 5, 18:23
Pep Guardiola hails mentality of Manchester City players in Community Shield win
Pep Guardiola is delighted with his Manchester City players for having had the right "mentality" in Sunday's Community Shield victory over Chelsea.Aug 5, 16:52
Inter Milan target Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan?
Inter Milan are reportedly eyeing up a move for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this summer.Aug 5, 14:48
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Chelsea, as the Citizens eased their way to Community Shield success.Aug 5, 13:00
Pep Guardiola: 'Fear of failure makes me hungry for success'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that a fear of failure makes him "hungry" and "starving" for more success.Aug 5, 09:10
Pep Guardiola coy on Raheem Sterling Manchester City contract talks
Pep Guardiola insists that everyone at Manchester City wants Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract but is unsure whether the winger will commit to the club.Aug 5, 09:00
Leeds United 'to take Lukas Nmecha on loan'
Leeds United will reportedly win the race to take Manchester City youngster Lukas Nmecha on loan for the season.Aug 4, 14:57
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City have no momentum'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that his side have no momentum going into this weekend's Community Shield clash.Aug 4, 13:22
Pep Guardiola: 'I thought Manchester City had signed Jorginho'
Pep Guardiola admits that Manchester City thought they had managed to sign Jorginho from Napoli this summer before the Italy midfielder opted for Chelsea.Aug 4, 11:29
Joe Hart 'to sign for Burnley'
Burnley will reportedly relieve their goalkeeping crisis by signing Manchester City stopper Joe Hart.Aug 3, 16:01
Pep Guardiola unsure about further additions
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that his side are all but done in the transfer window this summer.Aug 3, 15:48
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.Aug 3, 12:27
Manchester City 'eye Marco Verratti swoop'
Manchester City reportedly consider a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.Aug 3, 09:12
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Community Shield clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole predicts how the Citizens may line up at Wembley.Aug 3, 07:30
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.Aug 3, 06:00
Football Association keen to extend Gareth Southgate England contract
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn confirms that England boss Gareth Southgate will be offered a new contract with a significant pay rise.Aug 2, 18:09


