Rodri was forced off against Arsenal with a knee injury on September 23, 2024
'Rodri injury could be a season-changing blow': Man City expert 'nervous' amid midfielder concern
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Rodri's knee injury sustained in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday "could be a season-changing blow" for Pep Guardiola's side.
Sep 23, 17:40
 Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany looks ahead to Man City vs Watford in the Carabao Cup on September 23, 2024
'Disappointed by Man City and Pep': Guardiola 'flaws' discussed by City expert after Arsenal draw
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he was "disappointed" with Pep Guardiola's "conservative" second-half approach to the Citizens' 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal.
Sep 23, 15:00
 Arsenal's David Raya on September 22, 2024
Player Ratings: Raya, Gabriel excel for Arsenal despite last-gasp Man City draw
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Manchester City's eventful 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
Sep 22, 19:16
 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates on September 22, 2024
Man City vs. Watford: Predicted XI for EFL Cup third-round clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's EFL Cup third-round clash with Watford.
Sep 22, 18:41
 Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring on September 22, 2024
Man City 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Stones nets 98th-minute equaliser
Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League table after rescuing a 2-2 draw against 10-man Arsenal in a frantic Etihad Stadium affair on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 22, 17:56
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on May 25, 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal confirmed XIs: Major Kevin De Bruyne, Riccardo Calafiori decisions made
Manchester City and Arsenal confirm their starting lineups for today's Premier League clash at the Etihad. Is Kevin De Bruyne in the Citizens' matchday squad?
Sep 22, 14:28
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speak in March 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal predictions: Who will win early title six-pointer?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between predicted title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, the Sports Mole team discuss who they think will come out on top at the Etihad.
Sep 21, 06:00
 Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal on September 15, 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal Combined XI: Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel
Sports Mole picks a combined XI of Manchester City and Arsenal players, including Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Sep 20, 14:56
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on May 25, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne injury latest: Man City's Pep Guardiola provides Arsenal update
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a reassuring injury update on Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 20, 13:20
 Steven McInerney looks ahead to Man City vs Arsenal on September 20, 2024
'Arsenal's defence is sharper than Man City's attack': City expert assesses Premier League showdown
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Sunday's Premier League clash between Pep Guardiola's side and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
Sep 20, 11:12
 Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on September 9, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League blockbuster
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 20, 09:59
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 09:50
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in action on September 18, 2024
Man City injury news: Will Kevin De Bruyne be fit for Arsenal game?
Manchester City reportedly learn whether Kevin De Bruyne will be available for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Arsenal.
Sep 20, 08:18
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on September 18, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne injury: Why Arsenal will be relieved if Man City star is ruled out of Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes a look at why the potential injury absence of Kevin De Bruyne would be a major blow for Man City and a huge boost for Arsenal ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown.
Sep 19, 12:11
 Sceptics have suggested Man City are over-reliant on Erling Haaland on September 17, 2024
'Haaland is not irreplaceable' - Pep Guardiola told four best backup options for in-form Man City striker
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about who could provide backup to in-form striker Erling Haaland if he were to be rested or ruled out through injury.
Sep 17, 13:00
 Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on September 7, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Inter Milan: Predicted XI for Champions League opener
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Sep 16, 20:37
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his first goal on September 14, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 16, 20:30
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 31, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'still interested' in 29-year-old after summer approach
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi is reportedly still on the radar of Manchester City heading into the January transfer window after the Citizens considered a summer move.
Sep 15, 22:35
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his first goal on September 14, 2024
Man City 2-1 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Haaland nets brace
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 14, 16:08
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirmed XI: Do Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rodri start vs. Brentford?
Manchester City confirm their starting XI for today's Premier League clash against Brentford. Does Erling Haaland start for the Citizens?
Sep 14, 12:47
 Can Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden fit in the same Man City XI? September 13, 2024
Can Foden succeed De Bruyne? Man City expert debates qualities of two star playmakers
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on whether Phil Foden is capable of being the long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne.
Sep 14, 08:37
 Pep Guardiola has been accused of disrespecting the Premier League after 'pre-season' comment on September 13, 2024
Guardiola quote: Man City expert claims "it was an honest statement"
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Pep Guardiola's suggestion that the 2024-25 pre-season only concluded after three Premier League games.
Sep 13, 16:59
 Manchester City forward Erling Haaland (9) during warmups before the FC Series match between Manchester City and Celtic at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 23, 2024 [on July 25, 2024]
Erling Haaland: Pep Guardiola reveals whether Man City striker will miss Brentford clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the availability of striker Erling Haaland ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 13, 13:07
 Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland pictured on September 9, 2024
Erling Haaland 'could miss' Man City's clash with Brentford as three alternatives emerge
Manchester City reportedly give Erling Haaland permission to miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford following the death of a close friend.
Sep 13, 07:39
 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis pictured on May 26, 2024
Lewis at left-back? Walker returns? Rodri benched? Predicted Man City lineup vs. Brentford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Sep 12, 21:16
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the matchball after scoring a hat-trick on August 31, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 21:15
 Manchester City's Phil Foden pictured on August 18, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates before Brentford clash: Foden, Savio latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Sep 11, 08:20
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on September 1, 2024
EA FC 25 ratings revealed: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham
Sports Mole takes a look at the 25 highest-rated players in EA FC 25, as Kylian Mbappe leads the way.
Sep 9, 19:13
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on August 31, 2024
Man City handed Rodri, Savinho injury boosts ahead of Brentford showdown
Manchester City receive a pair of boosts over the fitness of Savinho and Rodri ahead of their return to Premier League action against Brentford on Saturday.
Sep 9, 17:10
 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on August 24, 2024
Man United transfers: Red Devils 'eyeing' move for England international in 2025
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a move for Crystal Palace and England winger Eberechi Eze ahead of the summer transfer window in 2025.
Sep 9, 11:21
 England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Republic of Ireland and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 7, 16:52
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Team News: Jack Grealish, Levi Colwill named in Lee Carsley's first England starting XI
England interim manager Lee Carsley names Jack Grealish and Levi Colwill in his starting lineup against the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League.
Sep 7, 14:55
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Jack Grealish 'to start for England' against Ireland as Harry Maguire decision made
Manchester City's Jack Grealish and Manchester United's Harry Maguire are reportedly set to start for England in Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Ireland.
Sep 7, 08:54
 England interim manager Lee Carsley pictured on September 6, 2024
Lee Carsley reveals whether Mason Greenwood will return to England squad
England interim manager Lee Carsley insists that he could not consider calling Mason Greenwood up to September's squad despite his fast start to life in Ligue 1.
Sep 6, 20:10
 Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot on August 25, 2024
Liverpool transfer target to 'hold talks' over new contract at current club
Liverpool target Anthony Gordon is reportedly preparing to enter talks with current club Newcastle United over a new long-term contract at St James' Park.
Sep 6, 12:23
 Manchester City's Rodri on May 25, 2024
Manchester City handed positive injury update on Rodri and Oscar Bobb
Manchester City receive positive updates on the fitness of Spain midfielder Rodri and Norway international Oscar Bobb.
Sep 5, 22:31
 England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
England lineup vs. Ireland: Lee Carsley's predicted XI for Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland.
Sep 5, 08:16
 Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Rodri on May 14, 2024
Real Madrid 'identify' Man City star as top transfer target
Real Madrid reportedly identify one of Manchester City's key players as a priority target for next summer's transfer window.
Sep 4, 20:19
 Lionel Messi as he receives his 8th Ballon d Or award during the 2023 Ballon d Or France Football award
Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention
Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.
Sep 4, 18:30
 England's Cole Palmer pictured in July 2024
Man City, Chelsea stars among three players to withdraw from England squad
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins all pull out of the England squad for September's UEFA Nations League fixtures, the Three Lions announce.
Sep 3, 19:43
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