Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany looks ahead to Man City vs Watford in the Carabao Cup on September 23, 2024
'Disappointed by Man City and Pep': Guardiola 'flaws' discussed by City expert after Arsenal draw
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he was "disappointed" with Pep Guardiola's "conservative" second-half approach to the Citizens' 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal.
Sep 23, 15:00
Arsenal's David Raya on September 22, 2024
Player Ratings: Raya, Gabriel excel for Arsenal despite last-gasp Man City draw
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Manchester City's eventful 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
Sep 22, 19:16
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring on September 22, 2024
Man City 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Stones nets 98th-minute equaliser
Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League table after rescuing a 2-2 draw against 10-man Arsenal in a frantic Etihad Stadium affair on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 22, 17:56
Manchester City's Rodri reacts after sustaining an injury on September 22, 2024
Man City injury blow: Rodri forced off with knee injury in Arsenal clash
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is forced off with an apparent knee injury just moments before Arsenal equalise to make it 1-1 at the Etihad.
Sep 22, 15:55
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne pictured on May 25, 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal confirmed XIs: Major Kevin De Bruyne, Riccardo Calafiori decisions made
Manchester City and Arsenal confirm their starting lineups for today's Premier League clash at the Etihad. Is Kevin De Bruyne in the Citizens' matchday squad?
Sep 22, 14:28
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal on September 15, 2024
Man City vs. Arsenal Combined XI: Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel
Sports Mole picks a combined XI of Manchester City and Arsenal players, including Erling Haaland, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Sep 20, 14:56
 Steven McInerney looks ahead to Man City vs Arsenal on September 20, 2024
'Arsenal's defence is sharper than Man City's attack': City expert assesses Premier League showdown
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Sunday's Premier League clash between Pep Guardiola's side and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
Sep 20, 11:12
Sceptics have suggested Man City are over-reliant on Erling Haaland on September 17, 2024
'Haaland is not irreplaceable' - Pep Guardiola told four best backup options for in-form Man City striker
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about who could provide backup to in-form striker Erling Haaland if he were to be rested or ruled out through injury.
Sep 17, 13:00
Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on September 7, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Inter Milan: Predicted XI for Champions League opener
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Sep 16, 20:37
Manchester City's Savinho in action on September 14, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates before Inter Milan clash: Ake, Savinho latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester City's latest injury news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
Sep 15, 20:40
Germany's Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz celebrate the team's first goal on June 14, 2024 [IMAGO]
Man City transfer news: Possible De Bruyne replacement 'rejects' contract offer
Manchester City target Jamal Musiala reportedly rejects a recent contract offer from Bayern Munich, throwing his future at the club into doubt.
Sep 15, 14:23
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring his first goal on September 14, 2024
Man City 2-1 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Haaland nets brace
Erling Haaland scores twice as Manchester City come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 14, 16:08
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on August 24, 2024
Man City confirmed XI: Do Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rodri start vs. Brentford?
Manchester City confirm their starting XI for today's Premier League clash against Brentford. Does Erling Haaland start for the Citizens?
Sep 14, 12:47
Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis pictured on May 26, 2024
Lewis at left-back? Walker returns? Rodri benched? Predicted Man City lineup vs. Brentford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Sep 12, 21:16
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the matchball after scoring a hat-trick on August 31, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 12, 21:15
Manchester City's Phil Foden pictured on August 18, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates before Brentford clash: Foden, Savio latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Sep 11, 08:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 31, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'planning £300m spending spree' if Pep Guardiola departs next year
Manchester City could reportedly spend as much as £300m to strengthen their squad if current manager Pep Guardiola leaves the club next summer.
Sep 10, 12:08
Brazil head coach Dorival Junior on September 6, 2024
Brazil's lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Paraguay
Sep 8, 23:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on August 31, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola to be handed £100m January warchest?
Manchester City could reportedly back Pep Guardiola with a £100m transfer warchest in January as they target moves for Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala.
Sep 8, 22:59
Brazil's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring on September 6, 2024
Preview:Paraguay vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Paraguay and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 20:19
Spain attacker Lamine Yamal on September 5, 2024
Kopa Trophy nominees: Who are the best young players in the world 2024?
After the nominees to be crowned football's best young player were announced, Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the Kopa Trophy shortlist.
Sep 6, 14:16
Manchester City's Rodri on May 25, 2024
Manchester City handed positive injury update on Rodri and Oscar Bobb
Manchester City receive positive updates on the fitness of Spain midfielder Rodri and Norway international Oscar Bobb.
Sep 5, 22:31
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on August 31, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'determined' to sign two Bundesliga players in 2025
Manchester City will reportedly step up their interest in two Bundesliga players who Pep Guardiola is 'determined' to sign during the summer of 2025.
Sep 5, 12:37
Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates with Rodrygo after scoring on June 29, 2024
Brazil lineup vs. Ecuador: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Sep 4, 23:17
 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring for Brazil on June 28, 2024 at the Copa America
Preview:Brazil vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 4, 20:40
Sevilla boss García Pimienta while in charge of Las Palmas on February 3, 2024
Preview:Sevilla vs. Girona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Sevilla and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 30, 20:42
Chelsea transfers: Toney vs. Osimhen comparison on August 28, 2024
Transfer Deadline Day 2024: What deals could be done by Premier League's big six?
Sports Mole takes a look at how Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Tottenham could approach transfer deadline day and what players they may look to sign and let go.
Aug 29, 20:40
Spain's Rodri and England's Phil Foden in action on July 14, 2024
Man City lineup vs. West Ham: 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 West Ham United.
Aug 29, 17:39
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on August 24, 2024
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 29, 17:30
Manchester City's Issa Kabore during the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on August 27, 2024
Man City defender 'close' to agreeing loan move to Benfica ahead of Friday deadline
Portuguese giants Benfica are reportedly nearing an agreement on a loan deal for Issa Kabore from Manchester City ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.
Aug 28, 23:12
Girona head coach Michel on August 25, 2024
Preview:Girona vs. Osasuna - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's La Liga clash between Girona and Osasuna, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 27, 15:49
Manchester City's Erling Haaland scores against Ipswich Town on August 24, 2024
Man City 4-1 Ipswich: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Haaland hits hat trick in comfortable Citizens win
Manchester City make it back-to-back wins at the start of the 2024-25 Premier League campaign courtesy of a 4-1 success over Ipswich Town.
Aug 24, 16:03
Manchester City's Rodri celebrates scoring their first goal with Ilkay Gundogan on June 10, 2023
Man City's Pep Guardiola reveals if Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri, Savinho can play against Ipswich
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals whether new signing Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri and Savinho will be available to face Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday.
Aug 23, 15:26
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan pictured with manager Pep Guardiola during training on June 9, 2023
"He doesn't come here to retire" - Pep Guardiola talks up Ilkay Gundogan role after Man City return
Pep Guardiola believes Ilkay Gundogan has all the attributes to help Manchester City "fight again" for titles this season following his return to the club from Barcelona.
Aug 23, 15:00
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Team News: Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Ipswich Town.
Aug 23, 14:00
Germany's Ilkay Gundogan during the press conference on March 22, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Ipswich: 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 Ipswich Town.
Aug 22, 19:47
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 18, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Ipswich Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 22, 19:30
 Al-Hilal Target Manchester City Duo on August 20, 2024
Man City transfer news: Al-Hilal 'submit formal bid' for 30-year-old
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions.
Aug 22, 08:21
 Manchester City are considering a move for Celtic Forward on August 21, 2024
Man City 'eyeing' late move for Celtic star as Julian Alvarez replacement
Manchester City consider making a move for Celtic attacker Kyogo Furuhashi before the end of the transfer window.
Aug 21, 11:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 10, 2024
Man City injury news and return dates before Ipswich clash: Rodri, Savinho latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 21, 09:30
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