Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure: "I'm a fighter"
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure expresses an eagerness to battle for a spot in the starting lineup.
Dec 18, 19:41
Man City boss Roberto Mancini against Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Roberto Mancini happy with City response
Man City boss Roberto Mancini is delighted with his side returning to winning ways against Newcastle today.
Dec 15, 17:25
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli has a future at Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists that Mario Balotelli remains an important part of his plans, despite the player's omission from the squad for today's match at Newcastle United.
Dec 15, 15:59
CIty midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates the third goal in the 3-1 win over Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Match Analysis: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City
Sports Mole casts an eye over Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James'Park.
Dec 15, 14:53
An upset David Silva holds his hand to his face after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
David Silva: 'Players must accept blame for Champions League exit'
David Silva says that Manchester City cannot blame Roberto Mancini for the club's exit from the Champions League.
Dec 15, 13:47
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Premier League encounter between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Dec 15, 11:45
Mark Clattenburg
Roberto Mancini slams Mark Clattenburg over Gareth Barry ban
Roberto Mancini accuses fourth official Mark Clattenburg of provoking Gareth Barry into making comments which led to the midfielder's one-match ban for abusive language.
Dec 15, 03:13
Man City's Samir Nasri takes on the Borussia Dortmund defence on December 4, 2012
Samir Nasri battling severe migraine trouble
Samir Nasri is battling a severe migraine problem which is at its worst in cold conditions, according to reports.
Dec 15, 02:12
An upset David Silva holds his hand to his face after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
David Silva expects Manchester City improvement
David Silva thinks that Manchester City are good enough to catch title rivals Manchester United and retain their Premier League crown.
Dec 15, 00:31
Yaya Toure is congratulated by Samir Nasri after scoring his team's first goal on December 9, 2012
Yaya Toure poised to play in Africa Cup of Nations
Roberto Mancini expects Yaya Toure to play in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ivory Coast, meaning that the midfielder will miss five weeks of Manchester City's season.
Dec 14, 14:37
Vincent Kompany is substituted for Kolo Toure after picking up an injury on December 9, 2012
Vincent Kompany 'major doubt' for Newcastle United trip
Vincent Kompany is almost certain to miss Manchester City's trip to Newcastle United due to a hamstring concern.
Dec 14, 14:18
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on November 25, 2012
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'We need to step up this month'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says that it is "important" for his side to edge closer to Manchester United at the top of the table during the hectic festive schedule.
Dec 14, 11:52
Vincent Kompany, Aaron Ramsey
Vincent Kompany calls for Newcastle United repeat
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City can recapture the spirit of last season's victory at St James' Park to beat Newcastle United this weekend.
Dec 14, 04:59
St James Park
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Saturday lunchtime match between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Dec 13, 13:49
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini 'given three games to save Manchester City job'
The Manchester City hierarchy reportedly warn manager Roberto Mancini that he faces the axe if he fails to get results from his side's next three games.
Dec 12, 09:27
Ryan Giggs
Manchester United's Ryan Giggs cherishing Manchester City rivalry
Ryan Giggs believes that Manchester United's rivalry with Manchester City has "intensified" over the last three years.
Dec 12, 05:17
Stephan El Shaarawy
AC Milan rule out Stephan El Shaarawy, Mario Balotelli swap
AC Milan move to calm reports that Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli will be switching clubs during next month's transfer window.
Dec 11, 14:49
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini rules out Wesley Sneijder, Daniele De Rossi bids
Roberto Mancini reveals that neither Wesley Sneijder nor Daniele De Rossi will be joining Manchester City during the January transfer window.
Dec 11, 13:16
Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Joe Royle blasts Roberto Mancini
Joe Royle says that Roberto Mancini should have started Carlos Tevez in the Manchester derby for City.
Dec 11, 06:31
Mario Balotelli on the bench for City
Antonio Nocerino: 'El Shaarawy-Balotelli partnership at AC Milan would be nice'
Antonio Nocerino says that a potential partnership between Stephan El Shaarawy and Mario Balotelli in AC Milan attack would be "nice".
Dec 11, 04:58
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson and Manchester City Roberto Mancini shakes hands before kick off on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City are better than Manchester United'
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City have a "much better team" than Manchester United and also play more entertaining football.
Dec 11, 04:47
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City'
Roberto Mancini claims that Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City and admits that signing Daniele De Rossi from Roma in January will be tough.
Dec 11, 04:03
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini during the match against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Manchester City join Paulinho race?
Manchester City are tracking Corinthians midfielder Paulinho, according to reports.
Dec 11, 00:06
Yaya Toure is congratulated by Samir Nasri after scoring his team's first goal on December 9, 2012
Yaya Toure calls for Manchester City 'toughness'
Yaya Toure insists that Manchester City are more determined to defend their Premier League title following their dramatic defeat to rivals United.
Dec 10, 21:26
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Manchester United fans mob Mario Balotelli's car
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli gets taunted by Manchester United fans as he leaves the Etihad Stadium in his car following the Manchester derby.
Dec 10, 13:02
Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini disappointed in Samir Nasri's defending
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini criticises Samir Nasri for his failure to defend Robin van Persie's free kick, which won the fierce derby for Manchester United.
Dec 10, 09:55
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'We will recover from Manchester derby defeat'
Roberto Mancini is confident that Manchester City will bounce back from their 3-2 home defeat to Manchester United.
Dec 10, 03:20
Mario Balotelli looks towards manager Roberto Mancini as he is substituted in the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini slams Mario Balotelli display
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini tells Mario Balotelli to "think about his job" following Sunday's derby defeat to Manchester United.
Dec 9, 19:08
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against rivals Manchester United on December 9, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City didn't deserve to lose'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists that his side did not deserve to lose Sunday's Manchester derby.
Dec 9, 18:25
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole picks the bones out of a thrilling Manchester derby that was won by Robin van Persie's last-gasp free kick.
Dec 9, 16:18
Manchester United players celebrate with fans after beating rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Robin van Persie seals win for Manchester United
Robin van Persie scores a late winner to hand Manchester United the win in the Manchester derby.
Dec 9, 15:25
Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal with team mates Ashley Young and Robin Van Persie on December 9, 2012
Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney brace gives Manchester United lead
Wayne Rooney scores twice as Manchester United take a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Dec 9, 14:17
Robin Van Persie strikes the ball to score the winner against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Live Commentary: Manchester derby - City 2-3 United - as it happened
Live text coverage of the crucial first Manchester derby of the season between City and United at the Etihad, courtesy of Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 11:00
Pep Guardiola
Report: Manchester City tell Pep Guardiola to name his price
Manchester City are ready to offer Pep Guardiola anything he wants to take over at the Etihad Stadium next season.
Dec 9, 07:44
Wayne Rooney takes a penalty to score his team's second goal on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney: 'Wide areas key to winning Manchester derby'
Wayne Rooney says that Manchester United must make use of the wide areas to defeat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Dec 9, 06:01
Wayne Rooney strikes again to score his second goal of the match against Reading on December 1, 2012
Wayne Rooney determined to win Manchester derby
Wayne Rooney is determined to win the Manchester derby on Sunday and increase the pressure on Manchester City.
Dec 9, 04:07
Man City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline against Borussia Dortmund on December 4, 2012
Report: Roberto Mancini must sell players before buying
Manchester City bosses reportedly tell manager Roberto Mancini that he will not be given money to buy players in January unless he can sell some players from his squad.
Dec 9, 03:23
Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure relishing derby pressure
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is adamant that he will thrive under the pressure of Sunday's derby.
Dec 8, 02:15
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Everton on December 1, 2012
Roberto Mancini blasts misfiring strikers
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini blasts his strikers for failing to produce so far this season but backs his four forwards to make a rapid improvement.
Dec 8, 00:15
A smiling Alex Ferguson before kickoff
Gary Neville: 'Sir Alex Ferguson won't step aside for anyone'
Gary Neville insists that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not "step aside" from his post at Old Trafford for anyone.
Dec 7, 17:33