Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Cesc Fabregas wants future managerial role
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas reveals that he would like to try his hand at football management in the future.
Feb 5, 10:40
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Report: Chelsea eyeing Joe Hart as potential Thibaut Courtois replacement
Chelsea are reportedly looking at England goalkeeper Joe Hart as a potential replacement for Thibaut Courtois should the Belgian leave for Real Madrid.
Feb 4, 21:06
Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Danilo welcomes "important" rest period for Manchester City players
Danilo reveals that the Manchester City players are looking forward to an "important" period of rest following their 1-1 Premier League draw at Burnley.
Feb 4, 14:01
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'I rested John Stones due to knee problem'
Pep Guardiola confirms that John Stones was not utilised in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday due to a knee problem.
Feb 4, 12:35
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Missed Raheem Sterling chance not to blame for Manchester City draw'
Pep Guardiola refuses to blame a glaring Raheem Sterling miss for Manchester City's failure to win at Burnley in Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Turf Moor.
Feb 3, 17:04
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Burnley are the most British of teams'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola describes Burnley as "the most British of teams" following their 1-1 Premier League draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Feb 3, 15:21
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City players given four-day break'
Pep Guardiola confirms that Manchester City's players have been given four days off following the 1-1 draw with Burnley to do "whatever they want".
Feb 3, 14:42
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Raheem Sterling miss proves costly in Burnley draw
Johann Berg Gudmundsson scores eight minutes from time to earn Burnley a 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Manchester city at Turf Moor.
Feb 3, 14:25
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville slams Pep Guardiola
Gary Neville slams Pep Guardiola's 'joke decision' to only name six substitutes for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Burnley.
Feb 3, 13:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola explains reason for naming six substitutes
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that he only named six substitutes for the Premier League encounter with Burnley due to a reserve team fixture.
Feb 3, 12:01
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Team News: Manchester City name six substitutes for Burnley game
January signing Aymeric Laporte is only on the Manchester City bench for the Premier League fixture at Burnley as Pep Guardiola names just six substitutes.
Feb 3, 11:33
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Burnley 1-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Burnley's 1-1 draw with Man City, as the league leaders dropped points for just the fourth time this season.
Feb 3, 11:30
Yaya Toure in action for Manchester City on November 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City need Yaya Toure'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that midfielder Yaya Toure remains an important figure for the club.
Feb 3, 10:41
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones: 'I would love to stay at Manchester City'
Manchester City defender John Stones reveals that he would "love" to stay at the club for the rest of his career.
Feb 3, 10:31
Sean Dyche gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Sean Dyche questions Manchester City youth policy
Sean Dyche admits that the "demands of the Premier League" are to blame for Pep Guardiola splashing out close to £450m on new recruits during his time at Manchester City.
Feb 2, 19:07
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: 'Premier League title race is not over yet'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tells his players to ignore Jose Mourinho, who claims that the Premier League title race is already over.
Feb 2, 16:36
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Former Liverpool chief: 'Alexis Sanchez a once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Alexis Sanchez's move to Manchester United was a "once in a generation opportunity", according to former Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow.
Feb 1, 22:41
Isco in action for Real Madrid on September 18, 2016
Report: Manchester City interested in Real Madrid midfielder Isco
Manchester City are reportedly planning to entice Real Madrid star Isco to the Etihad with an £87.5m bid plus Bernardo Silva in exchange for the Spaniard's services.
Feb 1, 21:57
Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
Leicester City 'to fine Riyad Mahrez £200,000 for going AWOL'
Leicester City will reportedly fine Riyad Mahrez £200,000 for failing to show up for training following his failed move to Manchester City.
Feb 1, 18:20
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Preview:Burnley vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's trip to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League.
Feb 1, 16:20
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Bernardo Silva: 'Manchester City deserve better protection'
Midfielder Bernardo Silva claims that Manchester City are not receiving enough protection from referees after West Bromwich Albion kept 11 men on the pitch on Wednesday.
Feb 1, 14:39
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola rules out Riyad Mahrez arrival
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that the club will not be signing Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez before the January transfer deadline.
Jan 31, 22:47
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola pleased with "nice performance" in win over West Bromwich Albion
Pep Guardiola is pleased with Manchester City's "nice performance" in their 3-0 Premier League win over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night.
Jan 31, 22:47
Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne side by side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Manchester City stroll to win over West Bromwich Albion
Kevin De Bruyne stars again as Manchester City extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 15 points with a 3-0 win over West Brom at the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 31, 21:56
Eliaquim Mangala in action for Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Eliaquim Mangala 'arrives at Everton training ground for medical'
Eliaquim Mangala is reportedly on the brink of joining Everton on loan from Manchester City, with just a medical left to complete before the 11pm transfer deadline.
Jan 31, 21:15
Riyad Mahrez clutches the ball during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2017
Riyad Mahrez "very depressed" over transfer saga
Riyad Mahrez is reportedly left "very depressed" after a proposed move from Leicester City to Manchester City falls through at the 11th hour.
Jan 31, 19:29
Fernandinho celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive how Man City went 15 points clear at the top of the table with a 3-0 win over West Brom, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 31, 19:00
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Leicester City 'demanding £75m for Riyad Mahrez'
Leicester City reportedly tell Manchester City that it will take a bid of at least £75m to prise Riyad Mahrez away from the club on deadline day.
Jan 31, 13:03
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
Burton Albion sign Manchester City youngster Jacob Davenport
Championship strugglers Burton Albion complete the signing of Manchester City midfielder Jacob Davenport until the end of the season.
Jan 31, 12:51
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Riyad Mahrez 'not with Leicester City squad ahead of Everton clash'
Manchester City target Riyad Mahrez reportedly misses training with Leicester City this morning ahead of tonight's match against Everton.
Jan 31, 12:01
Eliaquim Mangala in action for Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Everton "confident" of Eliaquim Mangala signing
Everton are reportedly in line to secure the capture of Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala on a loan deal.
Jan 31, 08:31
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Leicester City on August 11, 2017
Pep Guardiola refuses to be drawn on Riyad Mahrez
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola refuses to comment on the club's rumoured interest in Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez.
Jan 31, 07:29
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Manchester City to make late £60m swoop for winger Riyad Mahrez?
Riyad Mahrez is the latest player to be linked with a move to Manchester City, with the Leicester City winger reportedly wanted as cover for Leroy Sane.
Jan 30, 14:32
Jay Rodriguez equalises during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City on October 28, 2017
Preview:Manchester City vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 30, 14:10
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Leroy Sane ruled out for six weeks with ankle injury
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane will miss the EFL Cup final meeting with Arsenal after being ruled out of action for six weeks with ankle ligament damage.
Jan 30, 13:46
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City in advanced talks to sign Fred
A report claims that Manchester City will attempt to add to the signing of Aymeric Laporte by bringing in Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk before Wednesday's transfer deadline.
Jan 30, 13:41
Antonio Valencia and Dele Alli in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester United's midweek trip to face Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
Jan 30, 12:49
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Newcastle United contact Manchester City about Eliaquim Mangala availability?
Newcastle United reportedly contact Manchester City over the availability of centre-back Eliaquim Mangala.
Jan 30, 11:50
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Winning quadruple is impossible'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that it is "impossible" for his team to win the quadruple this season.
Jan 29, 20:08
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