Arsenal manager Unai Emery gives orders from the touchline during a pre-season match in July 2018
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
 Unai Emery gives his instructions during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid on July 26, 2018
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 gives his instructions during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid on July 26, 2018
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
 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
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
 Maurizio Sarri watches on during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
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 in action for Manchester City on January 6, 2018
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
 Joe Hart in action during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund on July 20, 2018
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
 Manchester City's Vincent Kompany during the match against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 9, 2018
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
 John Stones during an England training session on June 13, 2018
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
 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva in action on May 9, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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
 Ilkay Gundogan in action for Germany on June 8, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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
 Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
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
 Lukas Nmecha in action for Manchester City in pre-season on July 20, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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 in action during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund on July 20, 2018
Joe Hart 'to sign for Burnley'
Burnley will reportedly relieve their goalkeeping crisis by signing Manchester City stopper Joe Hart.
Aug 3, 16:01
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
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
 Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
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
 Marco Verratti in action for PSG on March 31, 2018
Manchester City 'eye Marco Verratti swoop'
Manchester City reportedly consider a swoop for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti.
Aug 3, 09:12
 Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on April 22, 2018
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
 Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
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
 England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
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
 General view of the Riverside Stadium on April 8, 2017
Report: Manchester United, Manchester City keen on Middlesbrough youngster Nathan Wood
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 16-year-old Middlesbrough defender Nathan Wood.
Jul 30, 19:42
 Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City in front of the Manchester City badge during the 2017-18 Premier League season
Riyad Mahrez cleared to return to Manchester City training
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez avoids serious damage to his left ankle and could be available for selection against Chelsea in the Community Shield next weekend.
Jul 30, 12:33
 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
Leeds United to loan Manchester City winger Jack Harrison?
Leeds United are reportedly close to securing a season-long loan deal for Manchester City winger Jack Harrison.
Jul 30, 09:41
 Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City in front of the Manchester City badge during the 2017-18 Premier League season
Riyad Mahrez arrives home from Manchester City's pre-season tour on crutches
Riyad Mahrez sports a protective boot on his foot upon his arrival from the United States after injuring his ankle against Bayern Munich.
Jul 29, 18:00
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
David Silva pondering Spain retirement
Spain midfielder David Silva reveals that he is considering retiring from international duty to spend more time with his son.
Jul 29, 11:47
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola unsure of Riyad Mahrez ankle injury extent
Pep Guardiola is waiting to discover the severity of Riyad Mahrez's ankle injury after the new Manchester City recruit was taken off against Bayern Munich.
Jul 29, 09:30
 Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic in action during a Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon in September 2017
Miralem Pjanic plays down exit talk
Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic plays down suggestions that he could leave Turin this summer.
Jul 28, 18:36
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Personality most important quality in new players'
Pep Guardiola insists that "personality is the most important" quality in a prospective new signing for Manchester City.
Jul 28, 17:05
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City pre-season not easy'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that his side's pre-season fixtures have not been easy in the absence of many of his first-team stars.
Jul 28, 11:01
 Hector Bellerin in action for Arsenal in the Europa League on April 26, 2018
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin hits out at "crazy" exit talk
Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin says that he has no intention of leaving the club as he is "very happy in London".
Jul 27, 11:08
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola "not judging" Liverpool's transfer spending
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is 'not judging' Liverpool's transfer spending ahead of their pre-season friendly.
Jul 27, 10:19
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola 'proud' of Manchester City youngsters' display versus Liverpool
Manager Pep Guardiola admits that he was delighted with the performances of his younger players as Manchester City lost 2-1 to Liverpool in New Jersey.
Jul 26, 15:36
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Leroy Sane far away from his best'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Leroy Sane is "far away from his best" ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Jul 26, 13:59
 James Milber and Oleksandr Zinchenko in action during the pre-season friendly between Liverpool and Manchester City on July 25, 2018
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Liverpool register a 2-1 win over Manchester City in Wednesday's International Champions Cup fixture.
Jul 25, 23:05
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