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Man City vs. Feyenoord: Why "a shot in the arm would be most appreciated" by Pep Guardiola in "must-win" Champions League test
Man City expert Steven McInerney explains why Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium is "a must-win for many reasons" for Pep Guardiola's side.
Nov 25, 18:10
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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
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
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
Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic on November 5, 2024
Team News: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 22, 17:30
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 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
 Charles Watts on the situation surrounding Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri l on November 19, 2024
Ethan Nwaneri: Has Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' with Arsenal's record-breaking 17-year-old?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' by not playing Ethan Nwaneri more when Martin Odegaard was out injured.
Nov 20, 15:18
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
England's Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah pictured on November 12, 2024
Ezri Konsa out of England squad: Who will replace Aston Villa man against Ireland?
England interim head coach Lee Carsley confirms that Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with the Republic of Ireland due to injury.
Nov 16, 16:11
England manager Lee Carsley pictured on October 10, 2024
Greece vs. England: Carsley speaks out about injury withdrawals following bombshell Harry Kane interview
England interim boss Lee Carsley responds to Harry Kane's critical words aimed at his Three Lions teammates following the mass injury withdrawals earlier this week.
Nov 14, 00:30
England's Harry Kane pictured on July 14, 2024
Harry Kane criticises England withdrawals, insisting national team "comes before anything"
England captain Harry Kane expresses his disappointment at the number of players to have withdrawn from the latest Three Lions squad.
Nov 13, 18:12
England's Declan Rice celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Nations League Group F match on September 7, 2024
England could equal all-time winning record by completing Greece revenge mission
England could equal a national team winning record by sinking Greece in Thursday's UEFA Nations League showdown in Athens.
Nov 13, 12:06
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Pep Guardiola keen to avoid what he 'hates with a passion' as Man City's international priority is made clear
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about what Pep Guardiola 'hates with a passion' and what the club's main priority is during the international break.
Nov 13, 07:20
Thomas Tuchel at first England press conference on October 16, 2024.
England injury news: Tuchel 'blamed' for huge spike in withdrawls ahead of UEFA Nations League double-header
Premier League clubs are reportedly blaming the FA and Thomas Tuchel for the high number of injury withdrawals from the England squad this week.
Nov 12, 23:00
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on October 26, 2024
Man City staff 'concerned' about 24-year-old's declining form after national team decision
Manchester City staff are allegedly growing increasingly concerned about Phil Foden's declining form since the end of last season.
Nov 12, 08:10
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on September 10, 2024
England lineup vs. Greece: Predicted XI for Lee Carsley's penultimate UEFA Nations League match
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece.
Nov 12, 07:07
England manager Lee Carsley pictured on October 10, 2024
Preview:Greece vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Greece and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 07:00
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka receives treatment for an injury on November 10, 2024
Chelsea, Arsenal duo among eight England withdrawals as five new players called up
Arsenal and Manchester City stars are among eight players to pull out of the England squad for November's fixtures, while five faces are added to Lee Carsley's ranks.
Nov 11, 20:19
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Preview:Braga vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Braga and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 9, 00:37
England's Cole Palmer pictured in July 2024
England squad confirmed: The winners and losers from Lee Carsley's final selection
England confirm a 26-man squad for their Nations League matches with Greece and the Republic of Ireland, as Declan Rice and Cole Palmer both make the cut.
Nov 7, 14:00
Manchester City's Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne pictured on April 17, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Brighton: 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 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 7, 13:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 5, 2024
Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Man City: Pep Guardiola disagrees with Bernardo Silva's "dark place" comment
A defiant Pep Guardiola insists that he is relishing the challenge of swiftly turning Man City's fortunes around after his side suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League.
Nov 6, 01:09
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Sporting Lisbon 4-1 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as hat-trick hero Gyokeres stars
Ruben Amorim receives the ideal send-off in his final home game at Sporting Lisbon as the hosts batter Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Nov 5, 22:03
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Erling Haaland on October 20, 2024
Man City confirmed XI: Erling Haaland decision made as Jahmai Simpson-Pusey makes full debut vs. Sporting Lisbon
Man City confirm their starting lineup for tonight's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon. Does Erling Haaland lead the line for Pep Guardiola's side?
Nov 5, 18:56
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Why Pep Guardiola must be "adventurous", use three young guns to rectify Man City's aging midfield after Bournemouth beating
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess what went wrong for the Citizens in last weekend's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth, where the problems lie and how Pep Guardiola could rectify those issues going forward.
Nov 5, 12:00
Manchester City's Phil Foden and Sporting Lisbon's Goncalo Inacio pictured on March 9, 2022
Sporting Lisbon vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 3, 16:14
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on October 20, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Sporting Lisbon: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Nov 3, 15:34
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with Erling Haaland on October 20, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: 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 Bournemouth.
Oct 31, 14:41
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 23, 2024
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 14:30
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on October 26, 2024
Tottenham vs. Man City: Why Erling Haaland "can't play" in EFL Cup last-16 tie
Erling Haaland "can't play" for Manchester City in Wednesday's EFL Cup last-16 tie away against Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 29, 16:50
Manchester City's Rodri pictured on September 18, 2024
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: How Man City star became the best player in the world
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins the 2024 Ballon d'Or after Real Madrid boycott the ceremony in Paris.
Oct 28, 21:44
Spain's Rodri and Brazil's Vinicius Junior pictured on March 26, 2024
Ballon d'Or 2024: 'Leaked' list appears on social media, reveals winner and top 12
A 'leaked' list of the 2024 Ballon d'Or allegedly appears on social media, revealing the top 12 ahead of Monday's official ceremony.
Oct 28, 09:26
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis pictured on May 26, 2024
Man City defender 'in line for £150k-a-week contract' after world-record transfer decision
Manchester City want to tie goalscoring defender Josko Gvardiol down to a new contract, according to a report.
Oct 27, 19:32
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo pictured on May 25, 2024
Man City 'reject' bizarre Man United Ballon d'Or request amid Jim Ratcliffe cost-cutting
Manchester City reportedly reject Manchester United's request to allow Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to join them on their flight to the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Oct 26, 11:46
Southampton head coach Russell Martin looks dejected on September 21, 2024
Man City vs. Southampton: Why Saints may regret £20m transfer decision for "killer" striker
Southampton are lacking a "killer" striker such as Ipswich Town's Liam Delap amidst their difficult start to life back in the Premier League, Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 24, 17:00
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring his first goal on September 24, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Southampton: 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 Southampton.
Oct 24, 14:12
Matheus Nunes of Manchester City celebrates on October 18, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Southampton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Southampton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 24, 14:00