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 Bournemouth
Ahead of Manchester City's EFL Cup third-round tie with Bournemouth, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's side could line up.
Sep 22, 09:28
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's EFL Cup third-round tie between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 22, 09:15
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in action against Everton in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup third-round tie with Bournemouth.
Sep 22, 08:38
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Man City on October 26, 2019
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan tests positive for coronavirus
The player will miss City's first three games of the season, starting at Wolves in the Premier League on Monday evening.
Sep 21, 11:21
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City squad "in an incredible mood" ahead of season opener
From the outside, the club's pre-season has been less than ideal.
Sep 20, 08:17
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Team News: New Wolves signing Ki-Jan Hoever ineligible for Man City game
Nuno Espirito Santo made changes in the Carabao Cup but is expected to go with his regulars, while City are still without Sergio Aguero.
Sep 19, 14:43
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne pictured on June 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Monday night's Premier League trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Sep 19, 14:31
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Adama Traore scores their first goal against Manchester City on October 6, 2019
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 19, 13:50
Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Sep 15, 10:15
Marc Albrighton celebrates with Riyad Mahrez after scoring in Leicester City's Champions League win at Club Brugge in September 2016
On This Day in 2016: Leicester begin Champions League campaign in stunning style
Claudio Ranieri's team impress in their Champions League match in Belgium.
Sep 14, 08:16
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez pictured on July 8, 2020
Real Madrid 'in contact over potential Riyad Mahrez move'
Real Madrid make contact with the representatives of Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez to discuss a potential move, according to a report.
Sep 10, 22:48
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 2, 2020
Manchester City season preview - predictions, fixtures, summer signings, starting XI
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Manchester City ahead of the start of the 2020-21 Premier League season.
Sep 9, 14:30
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
Man City duo Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte test positive for coronavirus
City say neither player is displaying symptoms and both are self-isolating.
Sep 7, 09:44
Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured in August 2020
Lionel Messi's father 'informs Paris Saint-Germain his son wants Manchester City move'
Lionel Messi's father reportedly informs Paris Saint-Germain that the Barcelona attacker wants to join Manchester City.
Aug 28, 22:48
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
Manchester City 'will not include Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez in Lionel Messi bid'
Manchester City will not be include Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva or Riyad Mahrez in any bid to sign Barcelona's Lionel Messi, according to a report.
Aug 28, 13:23
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates with teammates after scoring against Watford on July 21, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Norwich City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 24, 14:17
Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter on July 22, 2020
Friday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Lautaro Martinez, Neto, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Friday, July 24.
Jul 24, 11:07
Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter Milan on June 28, 2020
Friday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Lautaro Martinez, Neto, Pau Torres
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Friday, July 24.
Jul 24, 08:04
Inter's Lautaro Martinez pops a squat on July 16, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Lautaro Martinez, Neto, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jul 24, 06:57
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz pictured on July 4, 2020
Friday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Alex Telles, Brandon Williams
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Friday, July 24.
Jul 24, 06:07
Ismael Bennacer in action for Milan on March 8, 2020
Manchester City 'want Riyad Mahrez to help them sign Ismael Bennacer'
Manchester City plan to enlist the help of Riyad Mahrez to persuade AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer to join the club, according to a report.
Jul 23, 22:12
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
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Arsenal
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal.
Jul 16, 11:44
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 16, 11:01
Steve Cook in action for Bournemouth on February 2, 2019
Steve Cook: 'Manchester City display shows Bournemouth can still stay up'
The Cherries were pushed closer to relegation as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Manchester City.
Jul 16, 08:24
West Ham United's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Michail Antonio, Raheem Sterling, Anthony Martial
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 35, including four-goal Michail Antonio and hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling.
Jul 14, 12:28
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Bournemouth, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 13, 16:01
Manchester United pair Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes celebrate scoring against Aston Villa on July 9, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 34, including Bruno Fernandes, Mohamed Salah, Paul Pogba and David Silva.
Jul 10, 10:36
Manchester City midfielder David Silva celebrates with teammates after scoring against Newcastle on July 8, 2020
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 9, 15:34
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez pictured on July 8, 2020
Riyad Mahrez hails Manchester City attack after record-breaking goalscoring feat
Gabriel Jesus, David Silva and Raheem Sterling also struck at the Etihad.
Jul 9, 10:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 2, 2020
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City response in Newcastle United thrashing
City were beaten 1-0 by Southampton on Sunday.
Jul 8, 20:16
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 8, 2020
Manchester City put five past Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium
Gabriel Jesus began the rout while Riyad Mahrez, David Silva and Raheem Sterling also got on the scoresheet along with a Federico Fernandez own goal.
Jul 8, 19:03
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