Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Barcelona 'are admirers of Aymeric Laporte'
Barcelona are admirers of Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte, according to a report.
Jun 2, 19:16
England's Phil Foden in action against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2020
Phil Foden shortlisted for two Professional Footballers' Association awards
The last player to win the men's PFA double was Gareth Bale in 2013.
Jun 2, 13:24
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo talks to Bruno Fernandes on March 24, 2021
How Portugal could line up against Spain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up in Friday's international friendly with Spain.
Jun 2, 09:09
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on March 27, 2021
Preview:Spain vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's international friendly between Spain and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 08:38
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City in January 2021
Kyle Walker expects CL final to be decided by "big players in big moments"
The sides have faced each other three times already in 2021, with Chelsea winning two of those meeting in the last six weeks.
May 28, 21:45
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City during the derby on March 7, 2021
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
May 27, 16:21
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on April 28, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Champions League final with Chelsea.
May 27, 10:51
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on April 28, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 27, 10:36
Manchester City's Joao Cancelo pictured in November
Joao Cancelo determined to make history in Champions League
Manchester City won the Premier League by 12 points, collected the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup semi-finals.
May 26, 22:08
Ruben Dias pictured for Manchester City in January 2021
Sports Mole Writers' Awards: Premier League Defender of the Season
The Sports Mole team select their Premier League Defender of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign.
May 25, 16:30
Manchester City's Ruben Dias celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 23, 2021
Sports Mole Writers' Awards: Premier League Player of the Season
The Sports Mole team select their Premier League Player of the Season from the 2020-21 campaign.
May 25, 14:30
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski pictured in May 2021
Robert Lewandowski named European Player of the Season
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is named the European Player of the Season in the annual Sports Mole Reader Awards, having scored 48 goals in just 40 games in 2020-21.
May 24, 21:31
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Ruben Dias edges Edinson Cavani, Edouard Mendy as Premier League Signing of the Season
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias beats Edinson Cavani and Edouard Mendy to be named the Premier League Signing of the Season in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.
May 24, 20:06
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Ruben Dias dominates Premier League Defender of the Season voting
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias cruises to the Premier League Defender of the Season award in the Sports Mole Reader Awards, earning more than half of the votes.
May 24, 19:00
Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United on November 7, 2020
Bruno Fernandes pips Ruben Dias to Premier League Player of the Season award
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes pips Manchester City defender Ruben Dias to be named the Premier League Player of the Season in the Sports Mole Reader Awards.
May 24, 18:30
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on May 19, 2021
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Season - Harry Kane, Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season for the 2020-21 campaign, including Harry Kane, Ruben Dias and Bruno Fernandes.
May 24, 16:13
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on "leader" Ruben Dias
The Manchester City boss likes what he sees from the centre-back.
May 22, 08:13
Alex Grimaldo in action for Benfica in December 2018
Manchester City reignite interest in Benfica's Alex Grimaldo?
Manchester City and Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alex Grimaldo's situation at Benfica, according to a report.
May 21, 22:32
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on May 19, 2021
The 2020-21 Premier League team of the season
Another campaign in English's top flight is drawing to a close.
May 21, 11:21
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Ruben Dias voted FWA Footballer of the Year
The Portugal international has enjoyed an outstanding first campaign for Pep Guardiola's side.
May 20, 09:57
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured in action against Chelsea in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how champions Manchester City could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 16, 19:15
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Man City on June 22, 2020
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 18:34
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Newcastle United in the Premier League on May 14, 2021
Man City's Ferran Torres eyes "unforgettable" Champions League win
The Spain international proved the difference on Tyneside.
May 15, 08:22
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on May 8, 2021
The key factors in Manchester City's Premier League title success
Ilkay Gundogan, Ruben Dias and Phil Foden are just three stand-out players this season.
May 11, 19:07
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
The key players in Manchester City's title triumph
Central defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones are just two stand-out performers.
May 11, 19:06
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on May 1, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Chelsea
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday.
May 6, 14:27
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their first goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on May 1, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 6, 14:18
Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against PSG on May 4, 2021
Champions League Team of the Week - Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante, Phil Foden
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for the semi-final second legs, including Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante and Phil Foden.
May 6, 09:55
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
Five reasons why Manchester City can win Champions League
Pep Guardiola won the Champions League twice as Barcelona manager.
May 5, 16:25
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scores their second goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on May 4, 2021
Man City 2-0 PSG: Riyad Mahrez sends City to Champions League final
Pep Guardiola's side were 4-1 aggregate winners to make it to the Champions League showpiece for the first time.
May 4, 21:17
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain.
May 2, 17:48
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on April 28, 2021
Preview:Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 17:47
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on April 28, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime.
Apr 29, 08:25
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 10, 2021
Combined XI: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League showdown between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Apr 26, 14:06
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup final on April 25, 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Paris Saint-Germain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 26, 10:25
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup final on April 25, 2021
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 26, 10:02
Ruben Dias warms up for Manchester City in February 2021
Ruben Dias: 'Every game is a final for Man City'
Pep Guardiola's side will bid to win the Carabao Cup for a fourth straight season on Sunday.
Apr 24, 08:14
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 6, 2021
Ruben Dias heaps praise on "special talent" Phil Foden
Phil Foden has produced a number of outstanding displays for City in recent weeks.
Apr 23, 21:39
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the FA Cup on April 17, 2021
Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides highlights, stats and a match report from Chelsea's 1-0 win over Manchester City in the semi-final of the FA Cup.
Apr 17, 18:30
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte pictured in July 2020
Aymeric Laporte returns to Manchester City training ahead of Dortmund tie
Manchester City are handed an injury boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund as Aymeric Laporte returns to training.
Apr 12, 17:16
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