Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho rules Manchester United out of title race
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho concedes that his side are "probably" out of the title race following their 2-1 defeat to leaders Manchester City.
Dec 10, 19:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola bats off Jose Mourinho complaints
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that Jose Mourinho is too focused on the refereeing performance from Manchester United's 2-1 derby defeat at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 19:34
Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'We cannot count on injury-prone Vincent Kompany'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that he "can't count" on captain Vincent Kompany due to the defender's recurring injury problems.
Dec 10, 19:25
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola plays down Manchester City title talk
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that it is too early to crown his side as champions-elect despite moving 11 points clear at the top of the table.
Dec 10, 19:16
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City edge out Manchester United to move 11 points clear
Manchester City move 11 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League table, courtesy of a 2-1 victory over their rivals at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 18:27
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City XI ahead of derby
Gabriel Jesus is preferred to Sergio Aguero in Manchester City's starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League derby against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 15:34
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United, as the Citizens moved 11 points clear at the top.
Dec 10, 15:30
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Raheem Sterling: 'I would consider playing abroad'
England winger Raheem Sterling has suggested that a move to an overseas club, rather than Arsenal, could be on the cards should he depart Manchester City in the future.
Dec 10, 10:28
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Pep Guardiola outlines Jose Mourinho respect
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down reports of a long-running feud between himself and Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho.
Dec 9, 22:47
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017
Romelu Lukaku's record vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's crunch clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks into Romelu Lukaku's record when facing the Citizens.
Dec 9, 12:23
Gabriel Jesus celebrates the third with Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling during the Premier League game between Watford and Manchester City on September 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Aguero call is tough'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that choosing between Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus is "one of the toughest decisions" that he has faced.
Dec 9, 12:16
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Kevin De Bruyne can do everything'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims that Kevin De Bruyne is capable of "absolutely everything" on the football pitch.
Dec 9, 12:03
Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring the opener during the EFL Cup game between Swansea City and Manchester United on October 24, 2017
Jesse Lingard: 'There are no friends on the football pitch'
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says that friendships will be forgotten when his side face Manchester City on Sunday.
Dec 9, 10:19
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Ryan Giggs: 'Manchester City are not invincible'
Ryan Giggs doubts whether Manchester City's unbeaten run will last, as they prepare to face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 8, 21:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola not focused on breaking winning record
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola urges his players to forget about setting a new Premier League record against Manchester United and instead focus on their gameplan.
Dec 8, 19:54
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Jose Mourinho is like my twin'
Pep Guardiola says that he and Jose Mourinho share an obsession to win trophies, as the two men prepare to lock horns in the Manchester derby this weekend.
Dec 8, 19:41
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United, Manchester City have both improved'
Jose Mourinho talks up the improvements made by his Manchester United side ahead of this weekend's visit of "very good" rivals Manchester City.
Dec 8, 15:42
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Only our best will do against Manchester United'
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the importance of Manchester City's trip to Manchester United, but says that there are still plenty of games to play after this weekend.
Dec 8, 14:52
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Preview:Manchester United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the derby showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 14:15
David Silva scores City's second during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City ace David Silva fit to face Manchester United
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that midfielder David Silva "is really good" and will feature against Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend.
Dec 8, 13:50
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
As part of the build-up to Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the squads of Manchester United and Manchester City.
Dec 8, 12:37
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Manchester United, Manchester City to play another overseas pre-season derby?
Manchester United and Manchester City hope to stage another pre-season derby in the United States, according to a report.
Dec 8, 10:51
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Paulo Fonseca dons Zorro mask after Shakhtar Donetsk beat Manchester City
Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca celebrates his team's 2-1 Champions League win over Manchester City by wearing a Zorro mask at his post-match press conference.
Dec 7, 20:11
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
Preview:West Ham United vs. Chelsea – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Chelsea.
Dec 7, 13:55
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
United ban City cameras from Manchester derby
Manchester United deny Manchester City's request to film footage in the away dressing room at Old Trafford during this weekend's high-stakes derby.
Dec 7, 09:51
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: "We needed to lose a game"
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his side will emerge stronger after suffering their first defeat of the season.
Dec 7, 09:31
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva "not happy" about Champions League result
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva says that he and the team are "not happy" after losing to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League group stage.
Dec 6, 22:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Shakhtar Donetsk's 2-1 win over Manchester City, as the Citizens' unbeaten run came to a halt in Kharkiv.
Dec 6, 18:45
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Team News: Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva start for Manchester City
Pep Guardiola hands starts to Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva for Manchester City's trip to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Dec 6, 18:39
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Tough to overlook Bernardo Silva for selection'
Pep Guardiola insists that Bernardo Silva is "ready to play" regular football for Manchester City, but he must first force his way past a number of midfield players.
Dec 6, 13:58
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho share a tentative handshake during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte on Manager of the Month shortlist
Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are among the six nominees to be named Premier League Manager of the Month for November.
Dec 6, 12:13
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Jose Mourinho aims dig at Pep Guardiola over David Silva fitness
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho accuses Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola of playing mind games over the fitness of David Silva.
Dec 6, 10:00
Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi would never have joined us'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denies reports that the club offered Lionel Messi a huge financial package in order to leave Barcelona.
Dec 5, 18:09
David Silva scores City's second during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City midfielder David Silva doubtful for derby clash
Manchester City midfielder David Silva is doubtful for next weekend's meeting against Manchester United with "a little problem" sustained on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 5, 15:03
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero to miss Manchester derby?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will reportedly drop Sergio Aguero in favour of Gabriel Jesus for Sunday's derby against Manchester United.
Dec 5, 09:41
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Man City's Kevin De Bruyne: 'Beating Manchester United will not mean anything'
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne claims that beating Manchester United will be meaningless if the club end the season without silverware.
Dec 4, 22:55
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola avoids action for Nathan Redmond chat?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly avoids further action for his heated exchange with Southampton winger Nathan Redmond.
Dec 4, 18:02
Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Danilo 'considering Manchester City future'
Manchester City defender Danilo is considering his future at the Etihad Stadium just four months after making the move from Real Madrid, according to a report.
Dec 4, 11:33
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Manchester City have given Manchester United a ray of hope'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester City have offered Manchester United "a ray of hope" in the Premier League title race.
Dec 3, 21:02
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City decide against letting Phil Foden leave on loan
Manchester City will reportedly turn down any offers from clubs to sign teenage midfielder Phil Foden on loan in January.
Dec 3, 20:44
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