Ruben Dias
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland with Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku before the match on December 19, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Haaland with Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku before the match on December 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/51/erling-haaland-kevin-de-bruyne-jeremy-doku.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Erling Haaland one of four Manchester City players ruled out of Sheffield United game
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola provides an update on Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, John Stones and Jack Grealish ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Dec 29, 13:53
![Manchester City's John Stones after he receives medical attention on December 27, 2023 Manchester City's John Stones after he receives medical attention on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Dec 28, 13:23
![Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Everton on December 27, 2023 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Everton on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 13:17
![Manchester City's John Stones after he receives medical attention on December 27, 2023 Manchester City's John Stones after he receives medical attention on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola provides John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne injury update after Everton win
Pep Guardiola admits that John Stones's ankle injury sustained in Manchester City's 3-1 win at Everton "doesn't look good", but the Citizens boss is hopeful that the issue is not a serious one.
Dec 28, 09:06
![Manchester City's Rodri walks of the pitch to receive medical attention after sustaining an injury on December 22, 2023 Manchester City's Rodri walks of the pitch to receive medical attention after sustaining an injury on December 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Everton
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up Wednesday's Premier League clash with Everton.
Dec 26, 11:21
![Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates scoring their second goal on December 19, 2023 Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic celebrates scoring their second goal on December 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Fluminense
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Friday's FIFA Club World Cup final against Fluminense.
Dec 20, 17:51
![Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates their first goal with John Stones and teammates on December 19, 2023 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates their first goal with John Stones and teammates on December 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Fluminense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Club World Cup clash between Manchester City and Fluminense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 20, 17:45
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during training on December 18, 2023 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during training on December 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland left out of Manchester City squad for Urawa Red Diamonds clash
Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku are all left out of Manchester City's squad for this evening's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Dec 19, 17:05
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City throw away two-goal lead in dramatic Crystal Palace draw
Michael Olise scores an injury-time penalty as Crystal Palace salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester City, who miss the chance to go second in the table.
Dec 16, 17:00
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Erling Haaland not in Manchester City squad, Eberechi Eze on Crystal Palace bench
Erling Haaland is not in Manchester City's matchday squad for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 16, 14:04
![Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring their first goal on November 4, 2023 Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring their first goal on November 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 14, 14:19
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans after the match on December 13, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans after the match on December 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 14, 14:13
![Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on December 10, 2023 Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring their second goal on December 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City break Luton Town hearts to end winless run
Manchester City come from behind to beat Luton Town 2-1 at Kenilworth Road and end their four-game winless run in the Premier League.
Dec 10, 15:57
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku ruled out of Manchester City's trip to Luton Town
Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku are ruled out of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Luton Town at Kenilworth Road this afternoon.
Dec 10, 13:03
![Alex Spencer press shot Alex Spencer press shot](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League predictions gameweek 16: Alex Spencer vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Alex Spencer for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 16 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 8, 15:11
![Manchester City's Rodri is shown a yellow card by referee Simon Hooper on December 3, 2023 Manchester City's Rodri is shown a yellow card by referee Simon Hooper on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Luton Town
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Luton Town.
Dec 8, 09:12
![Manchester City's Manuel Akanji looks dejected after Aston Villa score their first goal on December 6, 2023 Manchester City's Manuel Akanji looks dejected after Aston Villa score their first goal on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Luton Town vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 09:04
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan on June 10, 2023 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after sustaining an injury against Inter Milan on June 10, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kevin De Bruyne named in Manchester City's Club World Cup squad
Manchester City include Kevin De Bruyne in their 23-man squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this month.
Dec 7, 11:03
![Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates on December 5, 2023 Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates on December 5, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 7, 09:05
![Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal on December 6, 2023 Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Vibrant Aston Villa rise to third with deserved win over Manchester City
A sprightly Aston Villa add another twist to the Premier League title race with a merited 1-0 win over a meek Manchester City side at Villa Park.
Dec 6, 22:09
![Manchester City's Jack Grealish remonstrates with referee Simon Hooper before being shown a yellow card on December 3, 2023 Manchester City's Jack Grealish remonstrates with referee Simon Hooper before being shown a yellow card on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Dec 4, 17:05
![Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski celebrates scoring against Manchester City on December 3, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski celebrates scoring against Manchester City on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur hold Manchester City in six-goal thriller at Etihad Stadium
Dejan Kulusevski scores a late equaliser as Tottenham Hotspur draw 3-3 with Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 3, 18:27
![Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on September 2, 2023 Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Sunday's enticing Premier League contest between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Dec 1, 14:32
![Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic pictured on September 2, 2023 Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic pictured on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 1, 13:53
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 1, 13:40
![Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal on November 30, 2023 Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal on November 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liverpool vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 1, 10:02
![Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023 Manchester City's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Erling Haaland on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City seal top spot with impressive comeback against RB Leipzig
Manchester City seal top spot in their Champions League group by beating RB Leipzig 3-2 at the Etihad.
Nov 28, 22:00
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on November 25, 2023 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liverpool vs. LASK Linz - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Liverpool and LASK Linz, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 28, 12:59
![Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring in front of Manchester City supporters on November 25, 2023 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring in front of Manchester City supporters on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Trent Alexander-Arnold at risk of FA punishment over Manchester City celebration?
Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly at risk of punishment from the FA over his provocative goalscoring celebration in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Nov 27, 12:12
![Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker goes down injured on November 25, 2023 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker goes down injured on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jurgen Klopp comments on Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota injuries
Jurgen Klopp admits that he is none the wiser about the injuries Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota picked up in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Nov 25, 17:42
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on November 25, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City could not have played better in Liverpool draw'
Pep Guardiola heaps praise on his Manchester City side and believes that they could not have played any better after Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Liverpool in the Premier League.
Nov 25, 16:47
![Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their first goal on November 25, 2023 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their first goal on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Trent Alexander-Arnold rescues point for Liverpool at Manchester City
Trent Alexander-Arnold cancels out Erling Haaland's record-breaking 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.
Nov 25, 14:26
![Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal on November 11, 2023 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal on November 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Saturday's blockbuster Premier League battle between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Nov 23, 14:02
![Norway's Erling Haaland sustains an injury on November 16, 2023 Norway's Erling Haaland sustains an injury on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Nov 23, 09:59
![Benfica's Joao Neves in action on September 20, 2023 Benfica's Joao Neves in action on September 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bernardo Silva: 'I will pull strings for Joao Neves to join Manchester City'
Bernardo Silva claims that he 'will pull strings' in an attempt to persuade Portuguese compatriot Joao Neves of Benfica to join Manchester City in the future.
Nov 21, 19:52
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Portugal could line up against Iceland
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in their Euro 2024 qualification clash with Iceland.
Nov 17, 14:08
![Portugal's Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristiano Ronaldo on November 16, 2023 Portugal's Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring their second goal with Cristiano Ronaldo on November 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Euro Champ Qualifying clash between Portugal and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 13:59
![Manchester City's Nathan Ake goes down injured on May 6, 2023 Manchester City's Nathan Ake goes down injured on May 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City's Nathan Ake out of Netherlands squad due to injury
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake withdraws from the Netherlands squad for November's Euro 2024 qualifiers due to injury.
Nov 13, 16:09
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their fourth goal on November 12, 2023 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their fourth goal on November 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea, Manchester City share spoils in eight-goal extravaganza
Cole Palmer haunts his old club with an injury-time penalty as Chelsea hold Manchester City to a breathtaking 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 12, 18:34