SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Kevin De Bruyne: Can "true captain" ease Man City's problems after "brilliant" Tottenham cameo
Man City stars including Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland do not have the same impact on a team as "true captains" Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri or Ruben Dias, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 25, 17:50
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates with William Saliba after scoring on September 15, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'set to reject' any approaches from Real Madrid for key defender
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to reject all offers for centre-back William Saliba in January and the summer amid interest from Real Madrid.
Nov 25, 17:47
Liam Delap of Ipswich Town (right) celebrates scoring against West Ham United with Kalvin Phillips (left), on October 5, 2024
Man City to thwart Chelsea swoop for £20m Premier League star amid Juventus interest?
Chelsea are reportedly facing competition from Manchester City for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, with the Citizens having a buy-back clause on the 21-year-old.
Nov 25, 16:29
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City vs. Feyenoord: Pep Guardiola insists his team can achieve "very good things" this season
Pep Guardiola passionately insists that his Manchester City side can both quickly turn their fortunes around and enjoy a successful season in spite of their recent dip in form.
Nov 25, 15:22
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 23, 2024
Man City transfer news: Two midfielders 'identified' to strengthen squad in January following Rodri, Kovacic injuries
Manchester City will reportedly target both Ederson and Martin Zubimendi to strengthen their midfielder in the January transfer window.
Nov 25, 15:13
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne future: Man City star delivers update on contract talks, injuries ahead of Feyenoord clash
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne delivers a fresh update on his contract situation at the Etihad Stadium, with his current deal due to expire in the summer of 2025.
Nov 25, 14:59
Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi in action on October 19, 2024
Man City 'handed boost' in pursuit of Bournemouth centre-back following defensive woes
Bournemouth are reportedly willing to sell centre-back Illya Zabarnyi should a big-money offer arrive, amid interest in the defender from Manchester City and Chelsea.
Nov 25, 09:40
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton and Cheick Doucoure pictured on September 1, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'readying January approach' for 20-year-old Rodri replacement
Manchester City are apparently plotting a January approach for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as Pep Guardiola hopes to solve his side's midfield crisis.
Nov 24, 23:19
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and Feyenoord's Sofyan Amrabat pictured on November 21, 2017
Manchester City vs. Feyenoord: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Champions League rivals Manchester City and Feyenoord.
Nov 24, 12:20
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Feyenoord: Predicted XI for Champions League clash including Kevin De Bruyne recall
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Feyenoord at the Etihad.
Nov 24, 11:24
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 11:15
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates for Feyenoord: Kovacic, Doku, Dias latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Feyenoord.
Nov 24, 07:30
 Liverpool face Manchester City and Real Madrid in what could be a defining week for their season on November 19, 2024
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Arne Slot Premier League title edge over Pep Guardiola after Tottenham Hotspur loss
Liverpool have a psychological edge over Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, and are in pole position to take advantage of their stumbling opponents.
Nov 23, 22:12
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on November 23, 2024
Man City 0-4 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola's side suffer worst losing run by defending champions for 68 years
Manchester City set an unwanted losing record after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
Nov 23, 21:01
Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring with Yves Bissouma and Destiny Udogie on November 23, 2024
Man City 0-4 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Maddison, Kulusevski star for Spurs
Premier League champions Manchester City suffer their fifth straight defeat in all competitions after being put to the sword 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 23, 19:37
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed XIs: Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made, Brennan Johnson benched
Man City and Tottenham confirm their starting lineups for this evening's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, with three changes made by both teams.
Nov 23, 16:24
Sporting Lisbon's Maxi Araujo pictured on October 5, 2024
Man City 'firmly pursuing' 24-year-old Sporting wide man after Ruben Amorim rise
Manchester City are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Sporting Lisbon and Uruguay star Maxi Araujo as they target a new left-sided defender.
Nov 23, 00:03
Ipswich Town's Liam Delap celebrates scoring with Sammie Szmodics on November 10, 2024
Chelsea transfer news: Blues identify £14.8m striker as Victor Osimhen, Alexander Isak alternative?
Chelsea reportedly earmark Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as a potential transfer target for the summer of 2025 due to his exceptional 'transfer metrics'.
Nov 22, 23:18
 Virgil van Dijk was sent home from international duty this week on November 19, 2024
Southampton vs. Liverpool: Will Arne Slot take Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk risk in race for Premier League title?
Liverpool boss Arne Slot could be without Trent Alexander-Arnold against Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday, and the Dutchman may have a selection headache.
Nov 22, 22:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Erling Haaland on October 20, 2024
Pep Guardiola is "probably the best manager to have ever existed on Earth", says Erling Haaland
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland explains what makes Pep Guardiola the best manager in the world and "probably the best to have ever existed on Earth".
Nov 22, 18:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Pep Guardiola makes Man City relegation promise amid 115 Premier League charges
Pep Guardiola insists that he will remain Manchester City manager even if the club are relegated over alleged breaches of financial rules.
Nov 22, 18:10
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 23, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms triple boost as five are ruled out of Tottenham clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola provides a fresh update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 22, 13:57
Manchester City's James McAtee on September 18, 2024
Man City transfer news: James McAtee subject of "audacious" Championship bid as £30m claim made
Manchester City reportedly receive an audacious offer from Leeds United for out-of-favour playmaker James McAtee.
Nov 22, 12:50
Head coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola with the Champions League trophy on June 11, 2023
Pep Guardiola's greatest moments as Man City manager after signing two-year contract extension
Following confirmation of Pep Guardiola's new two-year contract extension at Man City, Sports Mole picks out some of the Catalan's greatest moments during his legendary trophy-laden reign at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 21, 20:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
"I'm not moving, I can assure you": Pep Guardiola explains why he has signed two-year Man City contract extension
Manchester City officially announce that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension.
Nov 21, 20:22
Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring on November 16, 2024
Florian Wirtz: 'Favourites' to sign Man City, Real Madrid, Liverpool-linked star 'revealed'
Manchester City are reportedly leading Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
Nov 21, 15:36
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on October 26, 2024
Man City 'lining up £100m package' to convince star player to stay after new Pep Guardiola deal
Man City are reportedly hoping to agree a £100m contract package with one of their star players after persuading manager Pep Guardiola to stay at the club.
Nov 21, 14:55
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Man City's tricky fixtures up to Christmas analysed: Where points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney explore where the points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side during a tricky fixture schedule up to Christmas, including games against Liverpool, Man United, PSG and Juventus.
Nov 21, 12:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 6, 2024
Preview:Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 11:11
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 21, 11:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on August 24, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 10:55
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler on November 9, 2024
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 09:35
 Man City face Ange Potecoglu's Tottenham this weekend on November 20, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham: Why Pep Guardiola's "saving grace" gives his side an advantage against an "emotional" Spurs outfit
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how the Citizens' "saving grace" may give them the edge against an "emotional" Tottenham side in Saturday's Premier League clash.
Nov 21, 09:10
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Jack Grealish among quartet back in Man City training as Pep Guardiola receives huge boost ahead of Spurs clash
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish is one of four players to return to training ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 20, 23:39
Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City injury, suspension list vs. Tottenham: Any boosts for Pep Guardiola?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture with Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 20, 13:38
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso during his side's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, on October 19, 2024
Pep Guardiola contract extension: Did Man City contact Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim prior to agreement?
Manchester City had reportedly not contacted any other manager to potentially take over from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
Nov 19, 23:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates on April 20, 2024
Pep Guardiola 'agrees' Man City contract extension: When will his new deal expire?
Pep Guardiola reportedly reaches an agreement with Manchester City to extend his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 19, 21:47
Bournemouth's Illya Zabarnyi in action on October 19, 2024
Man City transfer news: Premier League champions 'to compete' with Chelsea, Tottenham for Bournemouth defender
Manchester City reportedly join Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign highly-rated centre-back Illya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth.
Nov 19, 20:17
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