Ryan Bertrand in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Manchester City 'have five-man defensive shortlist'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies five defensive players for the club to target in the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 12:02
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Difficult when opposition does not want to play'
Pep Guardiola suggests that Newcastle United did not "want to play" in their Premier League home clash with Manchester City, which finished 1-0 to the visitors.
Dec 27, 22:18
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Team News: David Silva not involved as Manchester City face Newcastle United
David Silva is not in the Manchester City squad for their Premier League game away at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
Dec 27, 18:48
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, as Raheem Sterling helped his side to an 18th successive win.
Dec 27, 18:45
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho share a tentative handshake during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger laughs off Jose Mourinho 'spending' comments
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger laughs off comments made by Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who claims that he has not been allowed to spend enough money.
Dec 27, 10:48
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho unhappy with Manchester City schedule
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that Manchester City have an unfair advantage over his side due to an extra day of rest during the Christmas period.
Dec 26, 22:33
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Nicolas Otamendi signs new two-year Manchester City deal?
Manchester City reportedly reward defender Nicolas Otamendi with a two-year contract extension keeping him at the Etihad until 2022.
Dec 25, 10:59
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar during the Serie A game against Benevento on October 1, 2017
Manchester City consider move for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar?
Manchester City reportedly become the latest club to show an interest in signing Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
Dec 24, 12:47
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City forwards want more goals'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that the club's attacking players remain hungry to score more goals after recording a 17th successive win in the top flight.
Dec 24, 12:32
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Manchester City consider move for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred?
Manchester City are reportedly interested in adding Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred to their squad in the summer.
Dec 24, 09:27
Pep Guardiola embraces Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola 'understands' Sergio Aguero's frustration
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola labels Sergio Aguero a "legend" and says that he understands why the striker has grown frustrated.
Dec 23, 19:10
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Team News: Wilfred Ndidi back in for Leicester City against Manchester United
Wilfred Ndidi is restored to Leicester City's starting lineup as the Foxes take on Manchester United at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 23, 18:48
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Bournemouth were tough to break down'
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City found it tough to break down Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium despite ultimately claiming a 4-0 win over the Cherries.
Dec 23, 17:33
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Team News: David Silva, Vincent Kompany start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and David Silva return to Manchester City's starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
Dec 23, 14:02
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones, David Silva back in Manchester City training
Manchester City duo John Stones and David Silva return to training ahead of Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 23, 12:08
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'won't pay over the odds' for Southampton's Virgil van Dijk
Manchester City reportedly decide that they are not prepared to pay over the odds to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 23, 10:46
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero 'unhappy at Manchester City'
Sergio Aguero's long-term future at Manchester City is in doubt, with the striker 'growing disillusioned' at the Etihad Stadium, according to a report.
Dec 22, 19:08
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Manchester City youngster Phil Foden sidelined with ligament injury
Manchester City youngster Phil Foden faces a spell on the sidelines after sustaining what Pep Guardiola describes as a "ligament injury".
Dec 22, 16:41
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola 'under investigation by Spanish police after independence march'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly under investigation by Spanish police after reading a pro-independence manifesto at a march in June.
Dec 22, 14:26
Sandro Ramirez and Sergio Busquets during the La Liga match between Malaga and Barcelona on November 19, 2016
Manchester City to replace Yaya Toure with Sergio Busquets?
Pep Guardiola has reportedly targeted a move for Sergio Busquets over the next two transfer windows, with Yaya Toure being told that he can leave Manchester City.
Dec 22, 10:02
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca pictured in September 2017
Five candidates for next Watford head coach
Marco Silva was sacked from his role as Watford head coach on Sunday morning, but who could the Hornets look to appoint as his replacement?
Dec 21, 14:08
Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo willing to remain patient
Manchester City back-up keeper Claudio Bravo says that 'there are more important things to life than football' as he responds to speculation over his future.
Dec 21, 14:05
Alexis Sanchez puckers up during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Manchester City 'prepared to wait for Alexis Sanchez'
A report claims that Manchester City have prioritised bringing in a centre-back in the January window, as they hold off making an approach for Alexis Sanchez.
Dec 21, 13:51
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016
AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci on Barcelona, Manchester City radar?
Barcelona and Manchester City are reportedly considering a January move for AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci.
Dec 20, 19:15
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Forget about winning unprecedented quadruple'
Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City supporters that winning the quadruple in his second season at the club "is not going to happen".
Dec 20, 09:20
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Gabriel Jesus: 'Pep Guardiola convinced me to join Manchester City'
Gabriel Jesus reveals that Pep Guardiola was the key reason for the Brazilian's decision to pick Manchester City over several other clubs.
Dec 19, 19:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Leicester City and Manchester City in EFL Cup clash
Pep Guardiola rings the changes as Manchester City travel to the King Power to face Leicester City in Tuesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash.
Dec 19, 18:49
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 17, 2017
Preview:Bristol City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, possible lineups and all the buildup to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Bristol City and Manchester United.
Dec 19, 14:01
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
Arsenal 'line up Mikel Arteta as future boss'
Arsenal reportedly identify the club's former midfielder Mikel Arteta as a potential future manager of the Gunners.
Dec 19, 12:56
Eddie Howe greets Antonio Conte ahead of the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Chelsea on October 28, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and all the build-up to Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 19, 12:19
Alexis Sanchez asks Alexandre Lacazette where his team were during his goal celebration during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
How Manchester United could line up with Alexis Sanchez
Manchester United are on the brink of completing the signing of Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, but how will the Chilean star fit into Jose Mourinho's starting lineup?
Dec 19, 11:25
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Manchester City 'join race to sign £40m Wilfried Zaha'
Manchester City reportedly join the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for £40m.
Dec 19, 10:02
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Leicester City boss Claude Puel: 'Manchester City are best team in Europe'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel says that Manchester City are the best team in Europe ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-final between the two sides on Tuesday.
Dec 18, 18:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City to sign Libertad attacker Jesus Medina?
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on the signing of Libertad attacker Jesus Medina, who will be sent out on loan to New York City FC.
Dec 18, 10:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City to hand record-breaking deal to Pep Guardiola?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to hand a new contract worth approximate £20m per year to manager Pep Guardiola.
Dec 18, 10:32
Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Manchester City 'enter race for Karim Benzema'
Manchester City reportedly join Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Dec 18, 09:24
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Ilkay Gundogan: 'I'm surprised Tottenham Hotspur didn't stop me scoring'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits that he is surprised that Tottenham Hotspur did not stop him from scoring in City's 4-1 win over Spurs on Saturday.
Dec 17, 20:26
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news and a full match preview of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Leicester City and Manchester City.
Dec 17, 18:42
Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Jose Mourinho more of a winner than Pep Guardiola'
Alan Pardew believes that the winning mentality of Jose Mourinho sets the Manchester United boss apart from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Dec 17, 09:11
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