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Man City vs. Liverpool: Pep Guardiola's "had a poor season", Citizens are "not in a good place" after Real Madrid "humiliation"
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has "had a poor season" and his side are "not in a good place" heading into Sunday's Premier League clash with leaders Liverpool, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 21, 14:57
Manchester City's John Stones and Erling Haaland on April 9, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues worrying Erling Haaland, John Stones update before Liverpool clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a worrying injury update on Erling Haaland and John Stones ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with leaders Liverpool.
Feb 21, 13:14
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola pictured on February 8, 2025
Pep Guardiola's managerial record vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Pep Guardiola's managerial record against Real Madrid.
Feb 21, 09:00
Chelsea's Cole Palmer on December 8, 2024
Chelsea transfer latest: Cole Palmer exit rumours swirl as contract clause 'revealed' for summer window
Chelsea's season continues to falter and reports now claim that Cole Palmer could sensationally leave the club in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Feb 21, 00:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Man City transfer news: Seven Citizens stars 'set to leave' this summer as part of huge squad overhaul
Manchester City are allegedly prepared to sanction the exits of as many as seven first-team players this summer as part of a squad overhaul.
Feb 20, 18:53
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Manchester City on February 19, 2025
Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Week: Kylian Mbappe, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Federico Valverde
Sports Mole selects its Champions League Team of the Week from the second legs of the knockout round playoffs in the competition.
Feb 20, 09:54
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on September 22, 2024
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Liverpool clash: Stones, Haaland, Akanji, Bobb latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
Feb 20, 07:29
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring on January 11, 2025
Liverpool transfer latest: Arne Slot 'firmly' in race with Manchester City for Trent Alexander-Arnold replacment
Liverpool reportedly identify a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the event that he leaves Anfield, but the club will face competition from Manchester City.
Feb 19, 23:59
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on October 20, 2024
Manchester City Champions League exit: Pep Guardiola sets unwanted record against Real Madrid
Manchester City exit the Champions League after losing 6-3 against Real Madrid over two legs, and manager Pep Guardiola has set an unwelcome record.
Feb 19, 23:21
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on February 19, 2025
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Kylian Mbappe hits hat-trick in stunning display
Kylian Mbappe scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff to breeze into the next stage of the competition.
Feb 19, 21:54
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rudiger, Haaland, Dias decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 19, 18:47
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Pep Guardiola at risk of setting new unwanted Champions League record
Manchester City are set to play Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and could set an unwanted record in the competition.
Feb 19, 01:04
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on February 11, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Man City: Erling Haaland out to make Champions League history, break Lionel Messi record in playoff second leg
Erling Haaland will be aiming to earn a slice of Champions League history when Man City lock horns with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg of their playoff tie on Wednesday.
Feb 18, 18:24
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on February 8, 2025
Real Madrid name official squad for Man City clash as key centre-back returns for crucial Champions League fixture
Real Madrid name their official 22-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League knockout round playoff second leg against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 18, 16:53
Manchester City's Maximo Perrone on July 23, 2024
Man City transfer news: Midfielder confirms desire to leave Pep Guardiola's side permanently
A 22-year-old Manchester City midfielder expresses his desire to leave the club this summer and secure a permanent move abroad.
Feb 18, 14:41
Como's Nico Paz on January 20, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'plotting significant offer' for Arsenal-linked midfielder, but Real Madrid may scupper move
Man City reportedly join Arsenal and Inter Milan in the race to sign Como star Nico Paz, but Real Madrid seemingly have an advantage in their pursuit of the Spaniard.
Feb 18, 14:09
Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz on February 15, 2025
Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool 'in contact' with €100m midfielder also admired by Real Madrid
Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly all in contact with a €100m-rated attacking midfielder who is also wanted by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Feb 18, 13:25
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Real Madrid vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola must "live and die by the youthful sword" as two stars "cannot be dropped" for Champions League tie
Pep Guardiola 'cannot drop' two key Man City players and should name the same team that thrashed Newcastle 4-0 last weekend in Wednesday's crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 18, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on May 9, 2023
Man City transfer news: £85m Kevin De Bruyne replacement identified, but Citizens 'ready for face-off' with Real Madrid
Manchester City are reportedly set to go head-to-head with Real Madrid for the signing of an £85m-rated attacking midfielder this summer.
Feb 18, 09:37
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on an abductor injury.
Feb 17, 20:26
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Could Pep Guardiola be "tempted" by "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back alternative after "massive" Manuel Akanji injury blow?
Pep Guardiola could be tempted to use Abdukodir Khusanov as a "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back now that Manuel Akanji is facing a lengthy spell out injured, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:45
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Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Omar Marmoush "believes he belongs" in Pep Guardiola's side, but can Egyptian hat-trick hero save their season?
Hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush "needed that performance" against Newcastle to "rubber-stamp" the belief shown in him by Man City following his big-money January arrival, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:22
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on February 11, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Erling Haaland chases record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League playoff second leg with Real Madrid.
Feb 17, 14:15
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on February 11, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 17, 13:53
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring on December 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: Bernardo Silva to be offered three escape routes from the Citizens?
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia ahead of the summer transfer window.
Feb 17, 13:46
Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere with Ademola Lookman on January 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens earmark Serie A star as Kevin De Bruyne successor?
Manchester City are reportedly considering one of Serie A's top attackers as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Feb 16, 13:51
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Real Madrid match: Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Ruben Dias latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 16, 10:34
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on December 1, 2024
Man United 'lining up stunning £125m bid' for La Liga superstar in a move which would rock world football
Manchester United are allegedly preparing to make a £125m move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez during this summer's transfer window
Feb 16, 09:09
Manchester City's Erling Haaland receives treatment for an injury on February 15, 2025
Erling Haaland: Man City's Pep Guardiola addresses injury scare before Real Madrid clash
Pep Guardiola delivers an injury update on striker Erling Haaland after Manchester City's dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Feb 15, 18:20
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates with Abdukodir Khusanov and Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as new signing Omar Marmoush scores first-half hat-trick
Omar Marmoush scores a superb first-half hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 victory over Premier League top-four rivals Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 17:02
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Gonzalez debut, Haaland captain, Khusanov, Gordon, Burn decisions made
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League top-four battle at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 13:48
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji pictured celebrating on August 10, 2024
Man City vs. Premier League: APT statement in full as Citizens secure another 'legal victory'
Manchester City claim another landmark legal victory over the Premier League, whose previous APT rules are ruled "void and unenforceable".
Feb 14, 23:19
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina claps the fans on February 1, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola suffers right-back blow as contract talks confirmed
Manchester City suffer a blow in their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina, as head coach Nuno Espirito Santo makes a positive contract admission.
Feb 14, 18:31
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap on January 5, 2025
Man United, Chelsea-linked Liam Delap breaks silence on transfer reports amid £29.5m Man City possibility
Manchester United and Chelsea-linked striker Liam Delap breaks his silence on reports that he could move to one of the Premier League powerhouses next year.
Feb 14, 18:08
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Champions League game against Real Madrid, on February 11, 2025
Man City suffer £145m transfer blow as 2030 decision confirmed by European giants
Manchester City reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, who has a £145m release clause in his new contract with the Bavarians.
Feb 14, 17:01
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
Feb 14, 15:39
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury news: Man City's Pep Guardiola confirms surgery, recovery timeline revealed
Pep Guardiola confirms that Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will undergo surgery on an abductor injury and reveals how long the defender will be ruled out for.
Feb 14, 13:34
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Former Chelsea, Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips reveals prediction for Premier League top four
Shaun Wright-Phillips - formerly of Chelsea and Manchester City - tells Sports Mole of his prediction for which of his former clubs will finish in the top four of the Premier League table.
Feb 14, 09:38
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 4, 2024
Man City injury news: Manuel Akanji to miss Real Madrid second leg, will he be absent for Liverpool?
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will miss the second leg of their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid next Wednesday with a muscular injury.
Feb 13, 22:58
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Feb 13, 14:02
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