Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring the opener with Fernandinho during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, as the Citizens made it 16 league victories in a row.
Dec 16, 16:29
Mauricio Pochettino shouts during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino calls on Tottenham Hotspur to "kill" Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that his team will try to "kill" Manchester City in their Premier League clash later today.
Dec 16, 13:57
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: 'Premier League title race is over'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claims that none of their rivals holds genuine hope of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Dec 16, 11:27
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring during the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on September 30, 2017
Juan Mata: 'We have to continue winning'
Juan Mata says that Manchester United must keep Manchester City honest as they attempt to close an 11-point gap on their rivals in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 22:57
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
Raheem Sterling hails Pep Guardiola
Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling says that Pep Guardiola's "winning mentality has rubbed off on the players" at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 21:02
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur motivated to end Manchester City streak'
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges that his side are motivated to end Manchester City's record-breaking winning streak in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 18:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can still improve'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists that his team are still capable of better performances, despite recording 15 wins in a row in the Premier League.
Dec 15, 16:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'I respect Tottenham Hotspur'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he "respects" Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 16:49
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Man City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany, John Stones nearing return'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that both Vincent Kompany and John Stones are close to returning to action after injury.
Dec 15, 16:40
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
WWE star John Cena tips Tottenham Hotspur to beat Manchester City
WWE star John Cena tips Tottenham Hotspur to end Manchester City's unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.
Dec 15, 12:30
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah wins Premier League's Player of the Month award
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah wins the Premier League's Player of the Month award for November.
Dec 15, 11:06
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola wins Premier League Manager of the Month award
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month accolade for November.
Dec 15, 10:40
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the weekend's biggest, best and most important matches from all over the world.
Dec 15, 07:00
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails 'complete' midfielder David Silva
Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City midfielder David Silva "has everything", having scored in three successive Premier League matches.
Dec 14, 17:46
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Preview:Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 14, 15:12
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City fight for ball like animals'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims that his players have the mentality of "animals" when they lose the ball.
Dec 14, 12:48
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'make Virgil van Dijk top transfer target'
Liverpool face competition from Manchester City for the January signing of Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, according to a report.
Dec 14, 10:44
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino "positive" ahead of Manchester City trip
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says that he is in a "positive" mood heading into his side's clash with league leaders Manchester City this weekend.
Dec 14, 09:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will not get complacent'
Pep Guardiola is adamant that Manchester City will not fall prey to complacency following their record 15th win in a row on Wednesday at Swansea City.
Dec 13, 22:53
David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Manchester City thrash Swansea City for new Premier League win record
Manchester City set a new Premier League record of 15 successive wins with a 4-0 thrashing of bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 21:40
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Team News: Sergio Aguero leads Manchester City line at Swansea City
Sergio Aguero is named in the starting XI for Manchester City as the Premier League leaders face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 18:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Swansea City 0-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive how Man City became Premier League history-makers with a 4-0 win at Swansea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Liberty Stadium.
Dec 13, 18:45
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Manchester City will not be complacent'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that there is no chance of complacency creeping in for his side ahead of their Premier League trip to struggling Swansea.
Dec 13, 18:11
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola apologises to Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his players did not purposefully set out to antagonise their Manchester United counterparts following their derby win.
Dec 13, 17:41
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 given FA deadline extension
Manchester United and Manchester City are given until 6pm on Friday to "provide their observations" regarding the post-match fallout at Old Trafford last weekend.
Dec 13, 16:46
Danilo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Everton on August 21, 2017
Porto consider move for Manchester City defender Danilo?
Porto are reportedly keen on trying to secure a loan deal for former defender Danilo, who is currently at Manchester City.
Dec 13, 12:09
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Gabriel Jesus close to penning new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is reportedly close to penning a new contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 13, 11:04
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will try to sign defender'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that he will try to sign a new defender during the January transfer window.
Dec 13, 10:13
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives the thumbs-up ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Pep Guardiola was immature with me'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic describes Pep Guardiola as the "most immature" coach of his career after their falling-out at Barcelona.
Dec 13, 09:15
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Manchester City are playing the right way'
Ilkay Gundogan insists that Manchester City are playing football "the right way" and could go on to extend their record-breaking winning run further.
Dec 12, 20:25
Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Vincent Kompany ruled out with "short-term" injury
Vincent Kompany will play no part against Swansea City on Wednesday, but Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola does not expect to be without his skipper for the long-term.
Dec 12, 15:46
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho questions behaviour of Manchester City players
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho calls the behaviour of Manchester City's players into question following the scenes that marred Sunday's fixture at Old Trafford.
Dec 12, 14:47
Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola "encouraged" Manchester City players to celebrate in dressing room
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has "huge respect" for Manchester United, as he defends his side's dressing-room celebrations at Old Trafford.
Dec 12, 14:20
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Why Liverpool have best chance of ending Manchester City's unbeaten domestic run
Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 30 Premier League fixtures, but Liverpool have the best chance of ending that streak before the end of the season.
Dec 12, 11:35
Paul Clement applauds during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Swansea City on August 26, 2017
Paul Clement: 'Manchester City best team in Premier League'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement hails Manchester City as "the best team" in the Premier League ahead of his side's meeting with Pep Guardiola's men.
Dec 11, 16:48
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Alan Shearer: 'Romelu Lukaku not justifying £75m price tag'
Alan Shearer blasts Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku after failing to make a telling impact in Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 11, 16:24
Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'Michael Oliver gave Manchester derby masterclass'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher says that referee Michael Oliver gave "a masterclass" in the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford.
Dec 11, 14:25
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur draw Juventus in Champions League, Chelsea get Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur will face Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Dec 11, 11:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola prepared to face touchline ban over yellow ribbon
Man City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he is prepared to face a ban from football's governing bodies over his continued support of imprisoned Catalan politicians.
Dec 10, 22:07
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