Erling Haaland of Manchester City during his side's match against Aston Villa, on October 26, 2025
Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland blank gives Arsenal title race boost
Manchester City lose 1-0 against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday, with Erling Haaland failing to find the back of the net for the first time in 13 games.
Oct 26, 13:35
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez during the warm-up on August 23, 2025
Aston Villa vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Nico Gonzalez decision made as Unai Emery makes six changes
Aston Villa and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at Villa Park.
Oct 26, 12:50
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on September 14, 2025
Manchester United transfer news: Premier League rivals 'join race' for Red Devils target
Sporting Lisbon hope to keep Morten Hjulmand despite two Premier League clubs reportedly entering the race alongside Manchester United to sign the midfielder in January.
Oct 25, 23:50
FC Koln's Said El Mala celebrates after scoring on October 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens among 'three PL clubs' keeping tabs on Bayern-linked attacker
Manchester City are reportedly one of three Premier League clubs showing an interest in FC Koln winger Said El Mala.
Oct 25, 11:46
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on October 18, 2025
Mateo Kovacic: Man City ‘open to offers’ for midfielder ‘targeted’ by two Premier League clubs
Manchester City are reportedly ready to entertain offers for midfielder Mateo Kovacic amid interest from a number of European clubs.
Oct 24, 14:20
Nico Gonzalez, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov composite
Man City injury news: Latest Nico Gonzalez, Rodri, Abdukodir Khusanov update from Pep Guardiola before Aston Villa trip
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Manchester City squad ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Oct 24, 14:00
SM-EK Guardiola composite
Aston Villa vs. Man City: Unai Emery’s side ‘don’t play uniquely anymore’ and Pep Guardiola has "got wise to it”
Manchester City’s current squad is “more suited to handle” the threat posed by an Aston Villa outfit who were the “archetypal side built to disrupt” the Citizens in recent years, Esteemed Kompany’s Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 24, 12:25
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 24, 11:48
Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on April 2, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Gonzalez, Cherki decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Oct 24, 10:51
Erling Haaland scores and celebrates for Manchester City on October 21, 2025
Preview:Aston Villa vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 10:09
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 5, 2025
Aston Villa vs. Man City: How to watch Premier League clash, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City.
Oct 23, 08:55
Manchester City midfielder Rodri before his side's game against Brentford, on October 5, 2025
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Aston Villa clash: Rodri, Khusanov, Gonzalez latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.
Oct 23, 08:45
Virgil van Dijk (L) and Hugo Ekitike (R) of Liverpool during their side's game against Eintracht Frankfurt, on October 22, 2025
Brentford vs. Liverpool: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Brentford face Arne Slot's Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.
Oct 22, 23:09
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery at press conference
Former Aston Villa boss makes bold claim about their European hopes after "slow start" this season
Former manager Paul Lambert makes a bold prediction regarding Aston Villa's European hopes on the back of their recent revival under Unai Emery.
Oct 22, 10:28
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on December 21, 2024
Manchester City injury news: Rodri replacement may face time out after Villarreal scare
Despite a strong performance to beat Villarreal, Manchester City grapple with injury concerns as Nico Gonzalez may have joined Rodri on the sidelines ahead of a crucial stretch.
Oct 21, 23:56
Erling Haaland scores and celebrates for Manchester City on October 21, 2025
Villarreal 0-2 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland scores again
Manchester City make it nine-games unbeaten as they brush Villarreal aside on Tuesday night, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory in the Champions League.
Oct 21, 19:56
Manchester City's Phil Foden on September 18, 2025
Villarreal vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Foden, Reijnders benched as Guardiola makes four changes for Champions League clash
Villarreal and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s Champions League clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
Oct 21, 18:50
Luka Modric of AC Milan, 18 August 2025
Man City transfer news: AC Milan ‘could play Luka Modric card’ to sign “special” midfielder
AC Milan set their sights on signing a former Inter Milan player from Manchester City, according to a report.
Oct 21, 13:26
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Rayan Cherki: Man City fans licking their lips after Pep Guardiola makes bold claim about £34m “street player”
Pep Guardiola is excited to integrate summer signing Rayan Cherki into his Manchester City team following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Oct 20, 21:15
SM-EK Pep Guardiola composite
Villarreal vs. Man City: Champions League tie ‘will not be a stroll’ for Pep Guardiola’s side - but there is reason to be confident
Manchester City should be confident of success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, but it is “not going to be a stroll” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 20, 20:20
SM-EK Erling Haaland composite
Man City 2-0 Everton: How talismanic Erling Haaland has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in “sensational form” and has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 20, 15:00
Manchester City's Rodri pictured on September 18, 2025
Manchester City news: Pep Guardiola confirms "muscular" Rodri injuy as boss gives update on return date
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola provides an update on Rodri's injury, and he also reveals when the midfielder could potentially return to the lineup.
Oct 20, 00:26
England's John Stones in training on September 3, 2025
Man City contract news: Conditions 'revealed' for new John Stones deal
Pep Guardiola remains coy over whether John Stones will get a new contract at Manchester City, admitting that the club will make the best call.
Oct 19, 19:27
Rodri of Manchester City in Champions League action on September 18, 2025
Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Villarreal Champions League clash: Rodri hamstring latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal.
Oct 19, 18:40
Villarreal's Borja Valero and Manchester City's Yaya Toure pictured on October 18, 2011
Villarreal vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Following Tuesday's Champions League clash between Villarreal and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 19, 14:07
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb on April 12, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Villarreal: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Oscar Bobb starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Villarreal.
Oct 19, 11:21
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 18, 2025
Preview:Villarreal vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Villarreal and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 10:45
Brentford's Igor Thiago celebrates scoring on September 27, 2025
Preview:West Ham United vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 18, 19:03
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 18, 2025
Man City 2-0 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland saves the day with second-half brace
Erling Haaland continues his remarkable scoring streak after netting a brace to help Manchester City secure a 2-0 Premier League win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 18, 17:00
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush on August 23, 2025
Man City vs. Everton confirmed lineups: Marmoush, Ait-Nouri, Dewsbury-Hall, Alcaraz decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Everton confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 18, 13:47
Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Rodri, Kovacic, Marmoush, Ait-Nouri update from Guardiola before Everton clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 17, 13:15
Liverpool's Florian Wirtz on August 4, 2025
Liverpool vs. Manchester United: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch Arne Slot's Liverpool face Ruben Amorim's Manchester United in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday.
Oct 16, 20:56
SM-EK Jack Grealish composite
Man City vs. Everton: Why Jack Grealish absence is a “massive blow” for Toffees as Pep Guardiola is handed “minor miracle” boost
The absence of Everton’s “main man” Jack Grealish is a “massive blow” for the Toffees ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 17:45
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Everton: 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 Everton.
Oct 16, 14:35
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on October 5, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 16, 14:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring on March 10, 2007
Lionel Messi's debut: Can you name Barcelona's top 10 all-time leading appearance-makers?
To mark the 21st anniversary of Lionel Messi's debut for Barcelona, Sports Mole challenges you to name Barcelona's top 10 appearance-makers of all time.
Oct 16, 14:29
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Erling Haaland on October 20, 2024
Man City transfer news: ‘Brazilian Erling Haaland’ with £87m release clause confirms “dream” to join Pep Guardiola’s side
Manchester City receive a major boost in their pursuit of a teenage starlet who has been dubbed the ‘Brazilian Erling Haaland’.
Oct 16, 14:09
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca
Man City transfer news: £75m move for Premier League rising star ‘planned’ with Chelsea ‘ready’ to make rival bid
Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly set to battle for the one of the Premier League's rising stars who is valued at around £75m.
Oct 16, 13:04
SM-EK Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki composite
Pep Guardiola faces £93m puzzle as Man City “dagger” and “mercurial talent” set for imminent return from injury
Manchester City will benefit from the imminent return of “wonderful” attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki, Citizens’ expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 09:45
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
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