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Brighton vs. Man City: “Almost certain” starter for Pep Guardiola will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma “trickiness”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is likely to make changes to his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Brighton and one “almost certain” starter will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 29, 09:25
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Man City transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma ‘mistake’ warning sent after James Trafford howler and Ederson uncertainty
Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma will be prone to making as many mistakes as fellow goalkeeper James Trafford should he join Manchester City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 19:00
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Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola comments justified as “the biggest story” of Etihad loss to Spurs highlighted
Pep Guardiola’s new-look Manchester City squad will need time to develop cohesion and supporters must remain calm during the early stages of the new season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 14:30
 Manchester City's James Trafford on August 23, 2025
Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as James Trafford has Etihad debut to forget
James Trafford's blunder helps a tremendous Tottenham Hotspur side claim a deserved 2-0 Premier League victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 23, 14:40
 Manchester City's Phil Foden and Rodri on June 18, 2025
Man City injury news: Foden, Rodri, Savinho, Ederson, Gvardiol, Kovacic latest updates from Pep Guardiola before Tottenham clash
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his Manchester City squad ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 22, 13:08
 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol on April 27, 2025
Team News: Man City vs. Tottenham injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 22, 12:30
 Manchester City's Ruben Dias on June 26, 2025
Ruben Dias: Man City defender gives 'perfect' reasons why he has signed new long-term contract
Ruben Dias explains why he has committed his future to Manchester City by signing a new long-term contract.
Aug 22, 10:54
 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates with Savinho on June 26, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 21, 18:10
 Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025
Preview:Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 18:00
 Phil Foden of Manchester City celebrates his goal on June 18, 2025
Manchester City injury, suspension list and return dates for Spurs clash: Rodri, Foden latest for Premier League opener
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 20, 06:50
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Tijjani Reijnders is Man City’s “game changer” as bold Premier League title prediction made after 4-0 opening win over Wolves
Following Manchester City’s 4-0 opening win over Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives Sports Mole his bold predictions on Tijjani Reijnders and Pep Guardiola’s title chances.
Aug 18, 14:50
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on June 26, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: Pep Guardiola makes summer demand, claims squad is "not healthy" despite Premier League win
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims that his squad are not in a healthy position, and he makes a demand of the club's hierarchy before the transfer window closes.
Aug 16, 23:02
 Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Wolves vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Ait-Nouri, Reijnders, Cherki, Trafford, Arias decisions made for Premier League opener
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for their opening Premier League game of the 2025-26 season at Molineux this evening.
Aug 16, 16:12
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 6, 2025
Man City injury news: Savinho, Ederson, Foden, Gvardiol, Rodri, Kovacic update from Pep Guardiola before Wolves opener
Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of his squad, including Savinho, Ederson, Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Rodri, ahead of Man City’s Premier League trip to Wolves on Saturday.
Aug 15, 15:00
 Manchester City's Rodri on July 1, 2025
Team News: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City.
Aug 14, 15:28
 Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri in training on June 21, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Wolves: Predicted XI for Premier League opener of 2025-26 season
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 14, 15:20
 Tijjani Reijnders/Pep Guardiola composite
Man City have four difference-makers in Premier League title race as Pep Guardiola sent Rayan Cherki demand
Manchester City have four players who could make a difference in the title race, including one new signing in particular, a Citizens legend tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 15:17
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring on June 26, 2025
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 14, 15:00
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Wolves vs. Man City: “Mercurial” Rayan Cherki is Pep Guardiola’s “cheat code” who must start Premier League opener
Rayan Cherki should start for Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Wolves and the “majestic footballer” could become a “cheat code” for Pep Guardiola's side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 11:43
 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
 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
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