England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling on September 10, 2019
How England could line up against Iceland
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up in Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Iceland.
Sep 3, 13:13
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
How Manchester City could line up with Lionel Messi
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up next season if Lionel Messi joins the club.
Aug 28, 14:59
Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured in August 2020
Shirt numbers available to Lionel Messi at Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers available to Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi at Manchester City.
Aug 28, 14:33
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Sports Mole Reader Awards: Premier League Winger of the Season
Sadio Mane? Raheem Sterling? Marcus Rashford? Find out who was named the Premier League Winger of the Season in the 2019-20 Sports Mole Reader Awards!
Aug 26, 18:30
Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the men's 100 meters final during the world athletics championships at the Olympic stadium in Berlin, August 16, 2009. Bolt set a world record of 9.58 seconds in the race
Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus
The 34-year-old underwent a test at the weekend.
Aug 26, 10:45
Usain Bolt in action for Central Coast Mariners on August 31, 2018
Usain Bolt in quarantine as he awaits results of coronavirus test
The 34-year-old was tested on Saturday.
Aug 24, 17:37
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured during the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla on August 16, 2020
Gareth Southgate pondering whether to include Harry Maguire in latest England squad
Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty to charges in Greece and is back in the UK.
Aug 24, 16:46
Harry Maguire during England training on November 13, 2019
Harry Maguire 'set for showdown England talks with Gareth Southgate'
Harry Maguire and Gareth Southgate will reportedly speak over the phone following the defender's fracas in Greece, which could see him dropped from the England squad.
Aug 24, 13:02
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Man City on August 7, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Man City not far away from cracking Champions League'
Pep Guardiola's side suffered a quarter-final exit for a third successive season.
Aug 16, 15:40
Bayern Munich players celebrate Thomas Muller's goal against Barcelona on August 14, 2020
Champions League Team of the Week - Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the quarter-finals, including Thomas Muller, Robert Lewandowski and Neymar.
Aug 16, 11:10
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected after defeat to Lyon in the Champions League on August 15, 2020
What went wrong for Man City against Lyon?
Man City were dumped out of the Champions League quarter-finals by the club who finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season.
Aug 16, 10:30
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne looks dejected after defeat to Lyon in the Champions League on August 15, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne: 'We were not good enough against Lyon'
An error-strewn 3-1 defeat ended City's Champions League hopes for another year.
Aug 15, 23:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on June 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola opens up on shock Champions League elimination
City suffered a third straight quarter-final exit after defeat to Lyon.
Aug 15, 21:45
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Ten of the worst misses in football
From Ronnie Rosenthal to Fernando Torres.
Aug 15, 21:43
Lyon's Moussa Dembele celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on August 15, 2020
Moussa Dembele scores brace as Lyon dump Manchester City out of Champions League
The former Celtic striker scored two late goals either side of Raheem Sterling's miss.
Aug 15, 21:11
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Lyon
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up against Lyon in Saturday's Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.
Aug 13, 09:46
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Raheem Sterling: 'Manchester City are hungry for Champions League success'
The England forward was on target against Real Madrid as Manchester City sealed a place in the quarter finals.
Aug 9, 21:51
Kyle walker in action for Manchester City against Real Madrid in the Champions League in August 2020
Manchester City's Kyle Walker: 'This is one of our best chances to win the Champions League'
City claimed their place in the quarter-finals of this year's competition with a memorable victory over Real Madrid on Friday.
Aug 8, 21:48
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League on August 7, 2020
Pep Guardiola plays down favourites tag following victory over Real Madrid
Manchester City will take on Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Aug 8, 08:17
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League on August 7, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus has proved he can do it on the biggest stage'
City will go on to face Lyon in Lisbon.
Aug 8, 08:06
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League on August 7, 2020
Manchester City eliminate Real Madrid in Champions League last-16
Real defender Raphael Varane had an evening to forget in Manchester.
Aug 7, 21:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 5, 13:37
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Friday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Aug 5, 13:35
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Friday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 11:41
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema celebrates with teammates after scoring against Alaves on July 10, 2020
Champions League return: A closer look at Real Madrid ahead of Manchester City tie
The Frenchman has never failed to win the competition as Los Blancos manager.
Aug 4, 12:32
Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020
Manchester City's greatest midfielders of the Premier League era
After more than 430 appearances, the Spaniard is widely regarded as City's greatest player of the modern era.
Jul 27, 13:33
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Kevin De Bruyne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its final Premier League team of the week for the 2019-20 season, including Kevin De Bruyne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Virgil van Dijk.
Jul 27, 10:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on July 21, 2020
Pep Guardiola pleased with Manchester City display ahead of Real Madrid clash
City eased to a 5-0 win on what was David Silva's final Premier League appearance for the club.
Jul 26, 18:49
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne equals Thierry Henry's Premier League assists record
The Belgian set up Raheem Sterling for Manchester City's third goal against Norwich on Sunday.
Jul 26, 17:14
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Manchester City finish Premier League season with thumping win over Norwich City
Man City run riot once more.
Jul 26, 17:09
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured in July 2020
2019-20 Premier League team of the season - Van Dijk, De Bruyne, Aubameyang
A look at the men who have starred in this season's top fight.
Jul 26, 06:00
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 21, 2020
Preview:West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the final-day Premier League showdown between West Ham and relegation-threatened Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 24, 20:46
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Norwich City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Norwich City on Sunday.
Jul 24, 14:58
Harry Kane celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur teammates after scoring against Leicester City on July 19, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for the penultimate gameweek of the season, including Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jul 23, 12:03
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on July 21, 2020
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City need to become more consistent
The deposed champions have won four Premier League games for the first time this season.
Jul 21, 20:38
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring against Watford on July 21, 2020
Raheem Sterling scores twice as Man City thrash relegation-threatened Watford
Watford, who sacked Nigel Pearson on Sunday, saw their goal difference take a hit.
Jul 21, 19:16
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their first goal with Riyad Mahrez and teammates on February 26, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Watford
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's trip to Watford in the Premier League.
Jul 19, 10:45
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Preview:Watford vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Watford and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 19, 10:30
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Manchester City on July 18, 2020
Arsenal end Manchester City treble hopes to reach FA Cup final
Mikel Arteta gets one over his former boss Pep Guardiola at Wembley.
Jul 18, 20:58
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
World Players' Union chief worried stars like Raheem Sterling could face burnout
Some players may have less than two weeks off between seasons.
Jul 16, 14:27
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