Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina claps the fans on February 1, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola suffers right-back blow as contract talks confirmed
Manchester City suffer a blow in their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina, as head coach Nuno Espirito Santo makes a positive contract admission.
Feb 14, 18:31
 Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
Feb 14, 15:39
 Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury news: Man City's Pep Guardiola confirms surgery, recovery timeline revealed
Pep Guardiola confirms that Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will undergo surgery on an abductor injury and reveals how long the defender will be ruled out for.
Feb 14, 13:34
 Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 4, 2024
Man City injury news: Manuel Akanji to miss Real Madrid second leg, will he be absent for Liverpool?
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will miss the second leg of their Champions League second leg against Real Madrid next Wednesday with a muscular injury.
Feb 13, 22:58
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: 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 Newcastle United.
Feb 13, 14:02
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 7, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 13:53
 SM-EK AK composite
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's "freight train" impresses in FA Cup win, Citizens "risk" justified and could have long-term benefits
Abdukodir Khusanov impressed in Man City's FA Cup win over Leyton Orient and there were signs to suggest that he has the potential to develop into a "special player", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:10
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury on February 8, 2025
Man City facing anxious wait on Nico Gonzalez ahead of Real Madrid showdown in Champions League
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola 'does not know' whether Nico Gonzalez is facing a spell on the sidelines with the knock that he suffered on his debut.
Feb 8, 18:09
 Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on February 8, 2025
Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kevin De Bruyne completes FA Cup comeback
Manchester City survive a massive scare to defeat a spirited Leyton Orient 2-1 and book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Feb 8, 14:18
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury on February 8, 2025
Man City winter signing dealt injury blow in Leyton Orient FA Cup clash
Manchester City winter signing Nico Gonzalez picks up an injury in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash against Leyton Orient.
Feb 8, 13:31
 SM-EK Nunes composite
Matheus Nunes: Why Man City cannot win Champions League with makeshift right-back who has "no defensive instincts at all"
Should Man City have replaced Kyle Walker in January? Can they win the Champions League with Matheus Nunes at right-back? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his views to Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 20:17
 Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Champions League squad in full: Rodri included, three January signings could face Real Madrid
Manchester City confirm that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and three new signings have been included in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of this season's competition.
Feb 7, 13:41
 SM-EK Pep composite
Leyton Orient vs. Man City preview: "Big changes" predicted as Pep Guardiola tipped to experiment in "fascinating" FA Cup tie
Is Pep Guardiola destined to make "big changes" to his Man City lineup for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leyton Orient? Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why that could be the case.
Feb 7, 10:05
 Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso pictured on January 14, 2025
Man City transfer news: Andrea Cambiaso truth revealed as agent confirms Pep Guardiola stance
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was keen to bring Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso to the Etihad in January, the Italian's agent reveals.
Feb 6, 17:53
 AC Milan's Rafael Leao and Theo Hernandez pictured on January 6, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola to rival Real Madrid for 'fascinated' 27-year-old
Manchester City reportedly plan to rival Real Madrid for Theo Hernandez's signature if Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso proves unattainable.
Feb 6, 13:01
 Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leyton Orient: Predicted XI for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leyton Orient.
Feb 6, 08:40
 Manchester City's James McAtee and Divin Mubama celebrate on January 11, 2025
Preview:Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 6, 08:35
 SM-EK Khusanov composite
Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Was Guardiola right to start Abdukodir Khusanov? Did Pep's "gamble" pay off?
Pep Guardiola's "gamble" to start Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea "didn't pay off", but the defender's difficult debut will have done him "no real harm", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:36
 Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov pictured on January 25, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Club Brugge: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Khusanov dropped
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Jan 27, 13:18
 Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush on November 23, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Jan 23, 17:05
 Manchester City's Savinho celebrates on January 4, 2025
PSG vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Savinho, Marquinhos, Hakimi decisions made for Champions League clash
PSG and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League showdown at the Parc des Princes.
Jan 22, 18:53
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
PSG vs. Man City: Four players left out as Pep Guardiola's 21-man Champions League squad is confirmed, Khusanov, Reis train
Man City confirm their 21-man Champions League squad ahead of Wednesday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, with four players left out.
Jan 21, 19:51
 SM-EK Khusanov composite
Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 18:39
 Manchester City's Savinho on October 30, 2024
Man City lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Wednesday's vital Champions League encounter
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their crucial Champions League clash away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Jan 20, 13:45
 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates on January 11, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola shuffles the pack
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Jan 17, 12:32
 Manchester City's James McAtee and Divin Mubama celebrate on January 11, 2025
Preview:Ipswich Town vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Ipswich Town and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 17, 11:46
 Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso pictured on January 14, 2025
Man City 'preparing £54.7m bid' for Kyle Walker replacement as Pep Guardiola finds Joao Cancelo regen
Manchester City are allegedly pushing for the signature Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, whom they could soon bid as much as £54.7m for.
Jan 16, 17:24
 Manchester City defender Kyle Walker in September 2024.
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola opens door to Kyle Walker U-turn amid Serie A 'battle'
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola extends an olive branch to Kyle Walker after the right-back was confirmed to have submitted a transfer request.
Jan 12, 23:51
 Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Pep Guardiola makes Kyle Walker decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Jan 12, 10:12
 Manchester City's James McAtee and Divin Mubama celebrate on January 11, 2025
Preview:Brentford vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Brentford and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 09:53
 Manchester City defender Kyle Walker in September 2024.
Kyle Walker latest: European giants 'in talks' with Manchester City after Pep Guardiola confirmed January exit plans
One of Europe's biggest clubs reportedly want to sign Kyle Walker this month following Pep Guardiola's announcement that the defender wishes to move abroad.
Jan 11, 23:47
 Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Kyle Walker asks to leave Man City: Three potential replacements for veteran right-back after Pep Guardiola transfer bombshell
Sports Mole takes a look at three potential Kyle Walker replacements for Man City after manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that the right-back has asked to leave the club and 'explore options abroad'.
Jan 11, 20:33
 Man City face West Ham after beating Leicester City last time out in the Premier League on January 2, 2025
Man City vs. West Ham: 'There's a good chance he might be benched' - Pep Guardiola to replace out-of-form City man with James McAtee?
An out-of-form Man City player is at risk of being benched by Pep Guardiola for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:29
 Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scores a penalty and celebrates on November 26, 2024
Man City lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kevin De Bruyne call made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Jan 2, 11:15
 SM / EK Pep composite (top 4 chances)
Man City rebuild: Why Pep Guardiola needs to start squad overhaul in January transfer window
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole why Pep Guardiola needs to kick start a "massive overhaul" in the January transfer window.
Dec 30, 20:36
 Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala on October 2, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola eyes ambitious Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz moves as part of five-man wishlist?
Manchester City are reportedly keen on Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.
Dec 29, 12:17
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leicester : Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kevin De Bruyne returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Dec 27, 13:22
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City 1-1 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland misses penalty
Manchester City's alarming Premier League plight continues as Everton hold the champions to a 1-1 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 26, 14:33
 SM / EK Pep Guardiola composite
Could Pep Guardiola lose Man City job after 'failing to adapt' to modern day calendar?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should be given time to resolve the club's evident issues, but questions whether his failure to adapt has contributed to the current situation.
Dec 24, 00:01
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Man City team news: How many changes has Pep Guardiola made after Man United defeat?
Aston Villa and Manchester City announce their first XIs for Saturday's Premier League game in the West Midlands.
Dec 21, 11:15
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