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Phil Foden's England stints "have always been poor" but Thomas Tuchel selection could give Man City man much-needed "boost"
Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole on Phil Foden's "poor" international stints with England and hopes the attacker can play himself back into form under new Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel this month.
Mar 18, 21:40
Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Reece James pictured on October 27, 2024
Chelsea release Cole Palmer injury statement as England withdrawal decision confirmed
Chelsea confirm that Cole Palmer has returned from the England squad to undergo further assessment on the injury he sustained before Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.
Mar 18, 17:45
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Oscar Bobb: Why Man City fans should get excited by return of 'future world-class footballer' who's been "robbed of a year" due to injury
Oscar Bobb has been "robbed of a year" due to injury, but the "wonderful" Norwegian can still have an impact at Man City this season and has the potential to become a "world-class footballer", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 20:30
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Man City 2-2 Brighton: "Proper footballer" Marmoush sends "warning" to Foden as "world class" Doku, Savinho assessment is made
Has Omar Marmoush sent a "slight warning" to out-of-form teammate Phil Foden? Can Jeremy Doku and Savinho develop into world-class wingers? Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 17:43
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi pictured on April 2, 2024
England boss Thomas Tuchel calls-up Morgan Gibbs-White to replace Chelsea star
England boss Thomas Tuchel adds a Nottingham Forest star to his squad ahead of the anticipated withdrawal of Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer.
Mar 17, 09:19
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with Omar Marmoush on March 15, 2025
Man City 2-2 Brighton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer record in thrilling draw
Man City miss the opportunity to climb back into the top four of the Premier League after being held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by fellow Champions League hopefuls Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 15, 17:08
Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates on February 15, 2025
Man City vs. Brighton confirmed lineups: Omar Marmoush returns as Pep Guardiola makes injury-enforced change
Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 15, 13:50
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on November 2, 2024
England squad announcement: Arsenal teenager 'optimistic' of receiving Thomas Tuchel call-up
Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly is reportedly optimistic about his chances of being named in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad on Friday.
Mar 13, 23:41
Manchester City's Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush celebrate on February 15, 2025
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.
Mar 13, 17:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on March 8, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 13, 17:00
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Pep Guardiola's "big problem" assessed amid Kevin De Bruyne uncertainty as Man City Champions League prediction is made
There is a "definite need" for Man City to sign a new creative midfielder to address the "big problem" that was evident in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 10, 18:42
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola during his side's Premier League match against Brentford, on January 14, 2025
Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City team news: Starting lineups confirmed for Premier League showdown
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City announce their teams for Saturday's Premier League game at the City Ground.
Mar 8, 11:15
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Omar Marmoush celebrate on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: 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 Nottingham Forest.
Mar 6, 12:25
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Preview:Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 6, 12:17
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Claudio Echeverri: Man City player tipped to leave Pep Guardiola's side after arrival of "special" new signing
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole which of Pep Guardiola's first-team squad members "will probably leave" the club following the arrival of "special" talent Claudio Echeverri.
Mar 4, 10:27
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PSV vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta urged to repeat Porto trick in Champions League last-16 tie
Arsenal expert Charles Watts implores the Gunners to repeat their Porto trick to get past PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last 16 ahead of Tuesday's first leg.
Mar 3, 13:04
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri could match Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden feat in Champions League clash with PSV
Ethan Nwaneri is set to join an exclusive troupe of English players when Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Mar 2, 14:37
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on September 19, 2024
Arsenal lineup vs. PSV Eindhoven: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Myles Lewis-Skelly returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg with PSV Eindhoven.
Mar 2, 11:51
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 6, 2024
Preview:PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 11:28
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on May 11, 2024
Man City vs. Plymouth confirmed lineups: Claudio Echeverri, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made
Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle confirm their starting lineups for this evening's FA Cup fifth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 1, 16:47
Argentina's Claudio Echeverri on January 17, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Plymouth: Predicted XI for FA Cup fifth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash with Plymouth Argyle.
Feb 27, 17:07
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on February 11, 2025
Tottenham vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Son Heung-min, Wilson Odobert decision made
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Premier League clash in North London.
Feb 26, 18:19
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Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly told England call-ups "will happen" as Thomas Tuchel faces crucial decision
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour explains to Sports Mole why Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly may not benefit from an England call-up next month.
Feb 25, 08:05
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden "concern" emerges, but Pep Guardiola "will be feeling quite positive" despite defeat
Although the form of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden is "a concern", Pep Guardiola is right to believe that his Man City side have a "bright future", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 24, 18:45
Manchester City's James McAtee on December 4, 2024
Man City star James McAtee remains transfer target for Bundesliga giants this summer?
Bayer Leverkusen reportedly remain keen on signing Manchester City attacker James McAtee despite seeing an approach snubbed for the 22-year-old in January.
Feb 24, 14:40
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted lineup for Premier League clash amid Erling Haaland injury concern
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 24, 09:25
Manchester City's Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Erling Haaland injury: Man City's Pep Guardiola delivers hopeful update before Tottenham Hotspur clash
Pep Guardiola delivers an injury update on Erling Haaland following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
Feb 23, 20:07
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates with Mohamed Salah on February 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as sensational Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records
Mohamed Salah breaks multiple records as Liverpool move 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 2-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 18:32
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Haaland, De Bruyne, Diaz, Gakpo decisions made
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 15:19
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Man City vs. Liverpool: Citizens duo must start, "obvious" Erling Haaland solution addressed after "stupid" Pep Guardiola decision
Pep Guardiola should start two key Man City players against Liverpool, according to Citizens expert Steven McInerney, who also addresses the "most obvious solution" if Erling Haaland is not fit to start.
Feb 21, 18:35
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on February 2, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Erling Haaland decision made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Feb 21, 15:56
Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham on February 15, 2025
Real Madrid suffer major blow as key man is ruled out of first leg of Champions League last-16 contest
Real Madrid will be missing key player Jude Bellingham for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League contest through suspension.
Feb 20, 15:16
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's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish update before Real Madrid clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola issues an injury update on Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish ahead of Wednesday's Champions League playoff second-leg clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 18, 19:11
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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's Erling Haaland and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni pictured on April 9, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City: Erling Haaland's record against Los Blancos before Champions League clash
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Erling Haaland's record against Los Blancos.
Feb 17, 17:05
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
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