Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma on September 5, 2025
Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups: Donnarumma, Sesko decisions made for Manchester derby in Premier League
Manchester City and Manchester United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Manchester derby in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 14, 15:15
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton pictured on July 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Citizens ‘plotting’ move to rival Liverpool for Crystal Palace star
Manchester City reportedly join Liverpool in the race to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace.
Sep 13, 12:43
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.
Sep 12, 11:31
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John Stones injury: Man City defender “made of glass” given World Cup warning after latest England setback
Manchester City defender John Stones will not be picked by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup if he cannot play regularly for club and country leading up to next summer’s tournament, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 8, 19:00
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on September 5, 2024
Portugal lineup vs. Armenia: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Armenia.
Sep 4, 15:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City confirm 23-man Champions League squad including six new signings and four goalkeepers
Manchester City submit a 23-man List A squad for the League Phase of the 2025-26 Champions League, including six new signings and four goalkeepers.
Sep 2, 22:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Manchester City transfer news: 'Mandatory' exit of Pep Guardiola defender agreed but only if 'difficult conditions' are met
Manchester City are said to have agreed to the loan exit of a defender, but the deal will be made permanent if certain conditions are met.
Sep 1, 15:09
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on June 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji wanted by four clubs as European giant ‘asks for deal conditions’
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is reportedly wanted by four clubs ahead of next Monday’s transfer deadline.
Aug 28, 12:39
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji 'preference' revealed after awkward Fabrizio Romano exchange
Manuel Akanji's Manchester City transfer preference is reportedly revealed after the 30-year-old fired back at expert Fabrizio Romano over a Galatasaray claim.
Aug 24, 15:24
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki on August 16, 2025
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed lineups: Cherki, Ederson, Marmoush, Bentancur, Palhinha decisions made for Premier League clash
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Aug 23, 11:15
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Ruben Dias doesn't need Man City captaincy to succeed Vincent Kompany after new long-term contract, legend claims
A Manchester City legend exclusively tells Sports Mole why Ruben Dias does not need to be made permanent captain to succeed Vincent Kompany after his new long-term contract extension.
Aug 22, 12:24
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 Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake pictured on May 19, 2024
Man City transfer news: 30-year-old 'approached' over European transfer which could seal immediate reunion
Manchester City are reportedly approached by Galatasaray over a deal for one of their experienced centre-backs amid the Turkish Super Lig side's pursuit of goalkeeper Ederson.
Aug 19, 08:16
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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'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'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
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 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 Ruben Dias and Ederson on August 24, 2024
Man City latest news: Citizens 'secure' long-term future of key player with contract agreement
Manchester City reportedly agree a deal in principle to secure the long-term future of one of the key players in Pep Guardiola's squad.
Aug 4, 23:11
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 08:15
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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
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on April 12, 2025
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s side to hold talks with ‘big-name players’ ahead of potential exits
Manchester City are reportedly set for crunch talks with some of their ‘big-name players’ as they work to trim Pep Guardiola’s bloated squad in the summer transfer window.
Jul 3, 12:49
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 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
Sierra Leone's Juma Bah on March 25, 2025
Man City transfer news: Defender explains “major factor” behind completing transfer to Champions League club
Juma Bah explains the "major factor" behind his decision to join Nice on loan from Manchester City for the 2025-26 season.
Jun 26, 07:38
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
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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
Real Valladolid's Juma Bah pictured on September 27, 2024
Man City transfer news: ‘Verbal agreement reached’ for defender to join Ligue 1 club on loan
Manchester City defender Juma Bah reportedly chooses to join Ligue 1 outfit Nice on loan for the 2025-26 campaign despite interest from fellow French side Lyon.
Jun 24, 16:31
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John Stones: Man City would sell injury-hit defender “in a heartbeat” as “really awkward conversations” will take place over future
Manchester City would sell John Stones “in a heartbeat” if they received offers for his services this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 07:51
France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Man City vs. Wydad AC confirmed lineups: Cherki, Reijnders, Ait-Nouri debut decisions made for Club World Cup opener
Manchester City confirm their starting lineup for today’s FIFA Club World Cup Group G opener against Wydad AC in Philadelphia.
Jun 18, 15:05
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva on April 26, 2025
“I know what I’m going to do”: Bernardo Silva delivers Man City transfer message after captaincy confirmation
Bernardo Silva has suggested that he could leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.
Jun 18, 13:34
France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City vs. Wydad AC: Pep Guardiola hints at when Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri will make debuts
Pep Guardiola suggests that Manchester City’s new summer signings are all in contention to make their debuts in Wednesday’s FIFA Club World Cup opener against Wydad AC.
Jun 18, 01:52
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Man City vs. Wydad AC: Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden prediction made before Club World Cup opener
Will Rayan Cherki make his Man City debut in Wednesday’s Club World Cup clash against Wydad AC and will he play alongside Phil Foden? Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives his verdict to Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 20:01
Harry Maguire pictured on April 9, 2022
The 10 most expensive defenders of all time: Has anyone broke into the list following the chaotic 2025 summer window?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive defenders of all time.
Jun 14, 17:23
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirm 27-man Club World Cup squad: Jack Grealish decision made as four new signings are included
Manchester City name a 27-man squad for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States which includes four new signings and five notable omissions.
Jun 11, 17:37
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Man City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri: How “one of the best” Premier League full-backs will help transform Pep Guardiola’s team
Man City’s new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri is “one of the best” full-backs in the Premier League who will “help City an awful lot” from a tactical perspective, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 9, 19:03