Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Wolves clash: Rodri, Kovacic latest for Premier League opener
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 13, 13:28
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Premier League predictions 2025-26: Who will win the title this season?
Ahead of the new 2025-26 Premier League season, members of the Sports Mole team give their predictions for who will win the title.
Aug 12, 17:16
 SM-EK Rodri composite
Man City injury news: ‘Realistic’ Rodri return verdict delivered after “massive blow” before new Premier League season
Manchester City supporters may have to “wait for a long time” before they see the very best of star midfielder Rodri, who recently suffered a fresh injury setback, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 09:57
 SM-EK Reijnders composite
Tijjani Reijnders “has the X-factor”: Pep Guardiola will “adore” Frank Lampard-esque Man City signing after “ridiculous” Palermo performance
Manchester City’s summer signing Tijjani Reijnders “has got the X-factor” and will become a “special footballer” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 11, 20:19
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on May 17, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: 'Strong' and 'attractive' option for Pep Guardiola's defence, with talks at 'early stage'
Manchester City are said to be in the early stages of negotiations for a defender, with Pep Guardiola looking to build for the future.
Aug 10, 18:57
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during pre-season on August 9, 2025
Palermo 0-3 Manchester City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Tijjani Reijnders steals show in pre-season friendly win
Tijjani Reijnders is the standout as James Trafford makes his first start for Manchester City in a 3-0 win against Palermo at Renzo Barbera on Saturday.
Aug 9, 22:10
 Manchester City's Rodri on May 20, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: 'Lucrative' contract offer to midfielder on Real Madrid summer list
Manchester City reportedly make a contract offer to a midfielder, who is said to be a key summer transfer target for Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.
Aug 9, 14:46
 Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Rodri setback confirmed as Pep Guardiola delivers fresh update on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri ahead of the new season.
Aug 8, 22:39
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Palermo vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola’s 22-man squad confirmed with 10 players missing for pre-season friendly
Ten Manchester City players are left out of Pep Guardiola’s 22-man travelling squad ahead of Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Palermo in Sicily.
Aug 8, 18:00
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Palermo: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly with Anglo-Palermitan Trophy up for grabs
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s pre-season friendly fixture against Palermo.
Aug 7, 22:15
 Manchester City's Pep Guardiola in June 2025
Preview:Palermo vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Palermo and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 7, 22:00
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Midfielder 'approached' by Saudi Pro League clubs as Pep Guardiola problem emerges
A Manchester City midfielder reportedly receives an approach from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, as a problem in the middle of the pitch emerges for Pep Guardiola.
Aug 6, 23:03
 Manchester City's Rodri on May 20, 2025
Man City transfer news: Rodri 'set' for new Citizens deal as contract length revealed
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to offer midfielder Rodri a bumper four-year contract following interest in the player from Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 13:41
 James Maddison/Thomas Frank composite
James Maddison injury details emerge as Tottenham, Thomas Frank face worst-case scenario
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison suffers an ACL injury which could potentially put the Englishman out for the entire 2025-26 season, Sports Mole is told.
Aug 3, 16:53
 SM-EK Doku, Rodri composite
Man City ones to watch: Jeremy Doku, Rodri predictions made ahead of 2025-26 season
Jeremy Doku has the potential to ‘take the next step’ at Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, while the return of Rodri from injury “changes everything” for Pep Guardiola’s title hopefuls, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 29, 16:52
 SM-EK Paqueta composite
Lucas Paqueta latest: Why "the ship has sailed” for West Ham star to complete Man City transfer amid spot-fixing case
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany delivers his verdict to Sports Mole on the possibility of Pep Guardiola’s side reigniting their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta.
Jul 28, 16:16
 Real Madrid's Chema Andres pictured in June 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: 20-year-old completes £5.1m exit to Bundesliga
Chema Andres officially leaves Real Madrid, with the 20-year-old midfielder completing a €6m (£5.1m) move to the Bundesliga.
Jul 28, 07:05
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025
Premier League title race: Are Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea in position to challenge for Liverpool's crown?
With Liverpool ready to surpass £400m in spending, Sports Mole considers how Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea are positioned to challenge for the title.
Jul 27, 12:10
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 26, 2025
Man City transfer news: Ilkay Gundogan update delivered by Galatasaray head coach
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk delivers an update on the future of Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who has been linked with a summer transfer to the Turkish giants.
Jul 24, 08:57
 Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Manchester City's most expensive signings ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's illustrious history.
Jul 23, 19:44
 Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in action in August 2024.
Rodrygo transfer latest: Another Premier League club 'joins race' for Real Madrid star
The potential departure of Rodrygo from Real Madrid has sparked significant interest across the transfer market, with several clubs now monitoring the Brazilian forward.
Jul 23, 07:44
 Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Rodri 'identified' by Xabi Alonso to fill Toni Kroos void
Real Madrid are reportedly targeting Manchester City midfielder Rodri as a replacement for Toni Kroos. Rodrygo could be sold to fund the move.
Jul 22, 10:54
 Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand pictured on November 4, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens enter 'eight-team race' for £69.4m midfielder as Man United trump card revealed
Manchester City reportedly enter an eight-team race for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand, and the Sky Blues may have an ace up their sleeve that can help them pip Manchester United to his signature.
Jul 22, 08:38
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City transfer news: La Liga giants aiming to 'take advantage' of Nico Gonzalez situation
Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez, who joined the club during the January transfer window from FC Porto.
Jul 16, 19:35
 SM-EK PG/LE
Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 15:10
 Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on May 25, 2025
Gyokeres to Arsenal, Isak to Liverpool: The five biggest signings that could still happen in summer transfer window 2025
Sports Mole provides an insight into five of the most significant deals that could still happen in the 2025 summer transfer window.
Jul 7, 21:30
 SM-EK NG
Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
Man City would be “stupid” to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club just six months after signing him for £50m, as three other midfielders could soon be heading for the exit door, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 19:16
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'to open talks' over new deal for key man after Club World Cup exit
Manchester City are reportedly preparing for contract talks with Ruben Dias, whose current deal expires at the end of the 2026-27 season.
Jul 2, 12:06
 Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Man City injury news: Concerning Rodri setback confirmed by Pep Guardiola after Club World Cup exit
Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on the fitness of star midfielder Rodri following Manchester City’s elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup.
Jul 1, 13:42
 Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Juventus vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rodri starts, Yildiz benched for Club World Cup Group G decider
Juventus and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G top-spot decider at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Jun 26, 18:30
 Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Rodri: Man City midfielder feeling “very strong”, but admits he faces long road back to “reach my level”
Manchester City midfielder Rodri admits that it will take him “months” to get back to his best after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Jun 26, 13:25
 Manchester City's Claudio Echeverri on June 22, 2025
Man City injury news: Claudio Echeverri blow confirmed by Pep Guardiola, Rodri update delivered before Juventus Club World Cup clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers an update on the fitness of Claudio Echeverri and Rodri ahead of Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup clash against Juventus.
Jun 26, 07:59
 Manchester City's Rodri on June 18, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Juventus: Predicted XI for Club World Cup Group G top spot decider
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash with Juventus.
Jun 24, 22:49
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on June 23, 2025
Preview:Juventus vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash between Juventus and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 20:00
 SM-EK Cambiaso composite
Andrea Cambiaso: “Bitter” Juventus star has “something to prove” in Club World Cup clash after failed Man City transfer
“Bitter” Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso will have “something to prove” in Thursday’s Club World Cup showdown with Man City following his failed transfer to the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 18:50
 Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring on November 16, 2024
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool: The most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40
Following Florian Wirtz's record-breaking move to Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40.
Jun 24, 15:26
 Lionel Messi as he receives his 8th Ballon d Or award during the 2023 Ballon d Or France Football award
Ballon d'Or: Can you name which players have won prestigious award more than once?
Sports Mole challenges you to name all 10 players who have won the Ballon d'Or award more than once.
Jun 24, 08:00
 SM-EK IG
Ilkay Gundogan: Man City "will be looking to move on” Galatasaray-linked midfielder as “obvious” transfer claim is made
Ilkay Gundogan is the “obvious” midfielder for Man City to move on this summer as Pep Guardiola seeks to trim his squad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 17:40
 SM-EK MCFC
Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri offer “very encouraging” Man City boost at Club World Cup
Man City’s new signings Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri have made a “very encouraging” start to life under Pep Guardiola at the FIFA Club World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 16:13
 Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan on June 18, 2025
Ilkay Gundogan: Pep Guardiola delivers transfer update on Man City midfielder amid Galatasaray ‘agreement’
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the future of midfielder Ilkay Gundogan amid reported interest from Galatasaray.
Jun 22, 16:58
<Previous Page
Next Page >
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!