Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
How Manchester City could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their opening match of the season against Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up in 2018-19.
Aug 12, 10:04
Unai Emery gives his instructions during the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid on July 26, 2018
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Premier League champions Manchester City's opening-game trip to Arsenal.
Aug 10, 15:11
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne fit to face Arsenal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that World Cup semi-finalists Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne will be available to face Arsenal in the season opener.
Aug 10, 13:23
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne return to Manchester City training
Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne both return to Manchester City training following their post-World Cup holidays.
Aug 7, 14:33
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
Pep Guardiola coy on Raheem Sterling Manchester City contract talks
Pep Guardiola insists that everyone at Manchester City wants Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract but is unsure whether the winger will commit to the club.
Aug 5, 09:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City have no momentum'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that his side have no momentum going into this weekend's Community Shield clash.
Aug 4, 13:22
Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 12:27
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during a Premier League clash in May 2018
Report: Manchester City open to Raheem Sterling sale
Manchester City are reported to be open to selling Raheem Sterling next summer if the winger has not agreed new contract terms by the end of the 2018-19 season.
Jul 19, 20:34
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Jose Mourinho criticises Raheem Sterling for poor World Cup
Jose Mourinho insists that England attacker Raheem Sterling "did not have a good enough World Cup" to justify his selection against Belgium at the weekend.
Jul 16, 12:31
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne in action during a Champions League clash with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne defends Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling
Kevin De Bruyne admits that he is confused as to why the English fans and press are so eager to criticise Manchester City teammate and England winger Raheem Sterling.
Jul 15, 11:37
Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England Southgate makes five changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes five changes to his XI for Saturday's 2018 World Cup third-place playoff with Belgium.
Jul 14, 12:50
Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City in front of the Manchester City badge during the 2017-18 Premier League season
Riyad Mahrez unconcerned by record price tag
New Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez insists that he is unconcerned by the £60m price tag on his head, making him the club's record signing.
Jul 12, 15:25
England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Marcus Rashford following his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Croatia on July 11, 2018
Marcus Rashford pays tribute to Gareth Southgate
England striker Marcus Rashford credits manager Gareth Southgate for bringing "belief and the love of football back" following the team's semi-final exit.
Jul 12, 10:46
Generic image of a locker room
Football Association fined after England players wear banned socks at World Cup
The Football Association is hit with a fine of 70,000 Swiss francs (£53,211) after three England players wore "unauthorised" socks at the World Cup.
Jul 11, 18:12
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
How England could line up against Croatia
Ahead of England's World Cup semi-final with Croatia, Sports Mole looks at how the Three Lions could line up in Moscow.
Jul 10, 13:05
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England 'to name unchanged starting lineup for World Cup semi-final'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly name an unchanged starting lineup for the third knockout game in a row when his side take on Croatia in the semi-final.
Jul 10, 09:02
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Brendan Rodgers: 'Raheem Sterling being picked on merit'
Brendan Rodgers talks up the "pace, personality and quality" of Raheem Sterling, who he believes should start against Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 9, 18:47
Croatia defender Sime Vrsaljko lies injured on the floor during his side's World Cup quarter-final with Russia
Sime Vrsaljko ruled out of Croatia's World Cup semi-final with England?
Croatia full-back Sime Vrsaljko is reportedly ruled out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England due to a knee injury.
Jul 9, 17:00
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on November 9, 2017
Zlatko Dalic: 'We can stop Harry Kane'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic insists that his team can stop England captain Harry Kane in Wednesday night's 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Jul 8, 20:59
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Zlatko Dalic identifies Raheem Sterling threat
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says that his team will have to be wary of Raheem Sterling in Wednesday's 2018 World Cup semi-final with England.
Jul 8, 20:47
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Sir Geoff Hurst hails "terrific" Raheem Sterling
Former England striker Sir Geoff Hurst defends Raheem Sterling, insisting that his performance during the World Cup quarter-final win over Sweden was "terrific".
Jul 8, 15:24
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
David Beckham: 'Raheem Sterling criticism is wrong'
Former England captain David Beckham insists that the criticism aimed at Raheem Sterling regarding his performance in the quarter-final win over Sweden is "wrong".
Jul 8, 15:07
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Sweden's Robin Olsen on July 7, 2018
Gary Neville: 'Raheem Sterling treatment disgusting'
Former England defender Gary Neville hits out at the criticism Raheem Sterling faced on social media on Saturday afternoon.
Jul 7, 19:57
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Harry Maguire, Dele Alli net as England beat Sweden to reach World Cup semis
Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli earn England a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Samara.
Jul 7, 15:52
England's Harry Maguire scores their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Live Commentary: Sweden 0-2 England - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as England book their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Sweden in Samara.
Jul 7, 13:00
England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Team News: England unchanged for Sweden clash
England boss Gareth Southgate names an unchanged team for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden.
Jul 7, 12:45
England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones: Colombia "dirtiest team" I have ever faced
John Stones is delighted to have sent Colombia packing from the World Cup, describing England's last-16 opponents as the "dirtiest team" that he has ever faced.
Jul 5, 14:50
England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Raheem Sterling: 'We had to keep our cool against Colombia'
England attacker Raheem Sterling admits that it was vitally important his side remained calm in their match against Colombia.
Jul 5, 11:54
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Team News: Nine changes for England against Colombia
England boss Gareth Southgate names the same starting XI which faced Tunisia for the last-16 meeting with Colombia.
Jul 3, 16:37
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:Colombia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the last-16 clash between Colombia and England at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 2, 14:50
Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on May 13, 2018
Marcus Rashford: 'I would take a penalty in a World Cup shootout'
England forward Marcus Rashford says that he would take a penalty in a World Cup shootout if required.
Jul 2, 11:33
Marcus Rashford during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Alan Smith: 'Marcus Rashford wasted his audition to replace Raheem Sterling'
Alan Smith insists that Marcus Rashford did not do enough against Belgium to warrant a starting place ahead of Raheem Sterling for England's showdown with Colombia.
Jun 29, 15:51
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Panama's Fidel Escobar on June 24, 2018
Alan Shearer: 'Raheem Sterling has to do better'
Alan Shearer believes that Raheem Sterling needs to improve if he wants to keep his starting spot in Gareth Southgate's England team.
Jun 24, 21:02
England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Harry Kane nets hat-trick for England in Panama demolition
Harry Kane nets a hat-trick to climb to the top of the 2018 World Cup top scorers chart as England thrash Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 13:53
Raheem Sterling without a care in the world during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek start for England against Panama
Raheem Sterling and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are in England's starting XI for Sunday's World Cup Group G encounter with Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 11:01
Raheem Sterling without a care in the world during an England training session on June 1, 2018
Report: Raheem Sterling to start for England against Panama in World Cup clash
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is reportedly set to start for England in Sunday's World Cup Group G meeting against Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 08:24
Kyle Walker at the England media day on June 5, 2018
Kyle Walker: 'Raheem Sterling is frightening to play against'
England full-back Kyle Walker says that Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling is "frightening" to play against.
Jun 22, 10:32
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between England and Panama in Group G.
Jun 21, 11:27
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