John Stones comes off injured during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City must react to injuries'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that the hamstring injury sustained by John Stones will provide a major test to their title credentials.
Nov 20, 15:01
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Phil Foden, Brahim Diaz are ready for debuts'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hints that teenagers Phil Foden and Brahim Diaz could make their full debuts for the club soon, insisting they are "ready".
Nov 20, 14:27
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 cannot play together'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that the ACL injury sustained by Benjamin Mendy is the reason why Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus cannot play together.
Nov 20, 14:15
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City are on another planet'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that Manchester City "are on another planet" with their relentless form so far this season.
Nov 20, 10:01
Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
Manchester City 'to move for Riyad Mahrez in January'
Manchester City are reportedly planning a January move for Riyad Mahrez after Lionel Messi blocked any possible bid from Barcelona for the Algeria international.
Nov 20, 09:52
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Manchester City 'to rival Liverpool for Virgil van Dijk'
Manchester City are reportedly interested in a January move for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk, who has also been heavily linked with Liverpool.
Nov 20, 09:40
John Stones comes off injured during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Vincent Kompany: 'John Stones can return stronger'
Vincent Kompany expects "outstanding" Manchester City teammate John Stones to return from his hamstring injury layoff in a stronger state.
Nov 19, 19:53
Patrick van Aanholt and Timothy Fosu-Mensah in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Report: Patrick van Aanholt on Manchester City shopping list
Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt emerges as a rumoured possible replacement for injured full-back Benjamin Mendy at Manchester City.
Nov 18, 22:59
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: 'Manchester City took complete control'
Pep Guardiola is pleased with the manner of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Leicester City, having dominated the game from start to finish.
Nov 18, 19:07
John Stones comes off injured during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
John Stones 'out for up to six weeks'
Manchester City defender John Stones will miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Nov 18, 17:27
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Manchester City coast to win over Leicester City to extend lead in table
Manchester City move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Nov 18, 16:54
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: Vincent Kompany returns to Manchester City XI for Leicester City trip
Vincent Kompany returns to Manchester City's first XI for this afternoon's Premier League game against Leicester City.
Nov 18, 14:04
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 over Leicester City.
Nov 18, 14:00
Phil Foden in action for England under-17s on September 1, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'No loan move for Phil Foden'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has no intention of allowing teenager Phil Foden to go out on loan in January.
Nov 18, 10:48
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'John Stones needed time to settle at Manchester City'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that defender John Stones has now settled into life at the Etihad Stadium after an indifferent first season.
Nov 18, 10:07
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can do better'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that his side have many areas to improve despite their strong start to the season.
Nov 17, 15:37
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium between Leicester City and Manchester City.
Nov 17, 15:32
Pep Guardiola embraces Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: Sergio Aguero in "perfect" health
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that Sergio Aguero is in "perfect" condition and is fit enough to face Leicester City on Saturday.
Nov 17, 14:21
Leroy Sane celebrates the fourth during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Leroy Sane wins Premier League Player of the Month award
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane wins the Premier League's Player of the Month award for October.
Nov 17, 11:03
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola picks up Premier League award for October
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wins the Premier League's Manager of the Month award for October.
Nov 17, 10:35
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
This weekend's biggest games in world football
As club football returns following the final international break of the year, Sports Mole picks out the matches not to be missed across the globe this weekend.
Nov 17, 07:00
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea will fight to retain Premier League title'
Chelsea forward Willian admits that Manchester City's form has made his side's title defence "difficult", but insists that they will keep fighting to retain their crown.
Nov 16, 22:15
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour 'made vow to sign Lionel Messi'
Former Manchester City striker Robinho claims that the club's owner Sheikh Mansour made a promise to sign Lionel Messi when taking over at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 16, 13:05
Jose Mourinho realises how many points adrift his side are during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Preview:Manchester United vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview as Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez renew their rivalry when Manchester United host Newcastle.
Nov 16, 08:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on April 23, 2017
Pep Guardiola 'open to new Manchester City deal'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly open to signing a longer-term deal with the club.
Nov 16, 08:38
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Arsenal to revive interest in Raheem Sterling
Manchester City wideman Raheem Sterling is still on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's radar ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.
Nov 15, 14:57
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City are not unstoppable'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger plays down Manchester City's dominance by insisting that the team are not "unstoppable".
Nov 13, 19:39
Pablo Maffeo in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Pablo Maffeo 'to be handed Manchester City chance'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly plans to make Pablo Maffeo a part of his first-team squad next season.
Nov 13, 14:17
Emre Can celebrates scoring during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Report: Liverpool midfielder Emre Can favours Manchester City move
A report claims that Emre Can intends to leave Liverpool as a free agent next summer, with Premier League rivals Manchester City his preferred destination.
Nov 12, 12:52
Giorgio Chiellini of Juventus during the Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 3, 2017
Giorgio Chiellini: 'Pep Guardiola-style tactics ruining Italian football'
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini says that Pep Guardiola-style tactics are having a negative impact on football.
Nov 10, 20:59
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones pleased with Manchester City form
England centre-back John Stones reveals that he has been pleased with his form for Manchester City this season.
Nov 10, 15:02
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Eden Hazard: 'Kevin De Bruyne best player in Premier League'
Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard claims that Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne is "the best player in the Premier League".
Nov 10, 13:52
Roma's Kostas Manolas and Lazio's Milinkovic Savic on December 4, 2016
Manchester City 'preparing Sergej Milinkovic-Savic bid'
Manchester City will make a move for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic at the start of 2018, according to a report.
Nov 9, 13:09
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Manchester City to hand new deal to Gabriel Jesus?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to hand a new contract to striker Gabriel Jesus, despite the Brazilian only signing for the club in January.
Nov 9, 11:08
Dries Mertens in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Dries Mertens: 'Manchester City are not unstoppable'
Napoli forward Dries Mertens insists that Manchester City can be stopped this season despite seeing his side lose both Champions League meetings.
Nov 8, 22:22
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
Manchester City post record revenues of more than £470m
Manchester City reveal their financial figures for the year ending June 30, 2017, showing revenues of £473.4m and a profit of £1.08m.
Nov 8, 16:44
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan '70-80% fit'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan says that he is 70-80% fit following nine months on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Nov 8, 13:09
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Patrick Roberts: 'Brendan Rodgers similar to Pep Guardiola'
Patrick Roberts says that the similarities between Brendan Rodgers and Pep Guardiola are clear to see in terms of Celtic and Manchester City's style of play.
Nov 7, 22:32
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Ilkay Gundogan: 'Pep Guardiola makes our life easy'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan hails manager Pep Guardiola for 'making everything a lot easier' for him and his teammates.
Nov 7, 21:55
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Gabriel Jesus: 'No issues with Manchester City rotation'
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus insists that he has no problem with playing second fiddle to Sergio Aguero, having started the last two games on the bench.
Nov 7, 18:49
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