Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City vs. Liverpool confirmed lineups: Haaland, De Bruyne, Diaz, Gakpo decisions made
Manchester City and Liverpool confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 23, 15:19
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Man City vs. Liverpool: Citizens duo must start, "obvious" Erling Haaland solution addressed after "stupid" Pep Guardiola decision
Pep Guardiola should start two key Man City players against Liverpool, according to Citizens expert Steven McInerney, who also addresses the "most obvious solution" if Erling Haaland is not fit to start.
Feb 21, 18:35
 Manchester City's John Stones and Erling Haaland on April 9, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues worrying Erling Haaland, John Stones update before Liverpool clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a worrying injury update on Erling Haaland and John Stones ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with leaders Liverpool.
Feb 21, 13:14
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Rudiger, Haaland, Dias decisions made for Champions League tie
Real Madrid and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 19, 18:47
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias on February 11, 2025
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Jack Grealish update before Real Madrid clash
Man City manager Pep Guardiola issues an injury update on Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jack Grealish ahead of Wednesday's Champions League playoff second-leg clash with Real Madrid.
Feb 18, 19:11
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Real Madrid vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola must "live and die by the youthful sword" as two stars "cannot be dropped" for Champions League tie
Pep Guardiola 'cannot drop' two key Man City players and should name the same team that thrashed Newcastle 4-0 last weekend in Wednesday's crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 18, 10:20
 Manchester City's Omar Marmoush celebrates with Abdukodir Khusanov and Erling Haaland on February 15, 2025
Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Highlights, man of the match, stats as new signing Omar Marmoush scores first-half hat-trick
Omar Marmoush scores a superb first-half hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-0 victory over Premier League top-four rivals Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 17:02
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups: Gonzalez debut, Haaland captain, Khusanov, Gordon, Burn decisions made
Manchester City and Newcastle United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's Premier League top-four battle at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 15, 13:48
 Manchester City's Nico Gonzalez on February 8, 2025
Man City lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League top-four battle
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Feb 13, 14:02
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 7, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 13, 13:53
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Man City vs. Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola told to use treble-winning tactic to stop Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe in Champions League test
Man City's "best chance" of quelling the "almighty threat" of Real Madrid in the Champions League could be to select almost the same defence that excelled during their treble-winning season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:30
 Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Man City's Champions League squad in full: Rodri included, three January signings could face Real Madrid
Manchester City confirm that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri and three new signings have been included in their Champions League squad for the knockout rounds of this season's competition.
Feb 7, 13:41
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Leyton Orient vs. Man City preview: "Big changes" predicted as Pep Guardiola tipped to experiment in "fascinating" FA Cup tie
Is Pep Guardiola destined to make "big changes" to his Man City lineup for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leyton Orient? Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why that could be the case.
Feb 7, 10:05
 Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez pictured on August 11, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leyton Orient: Predicted XI for FA Cup fourth-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Leyton Orient.
Feb 6, 08:40
 Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush on November 23, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Jan 23, 17:05
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
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.
Jan 23, 16:57
 Manchester City's Savinho celebrates on January 4, 2025
PSG vs. Man City confirmed lineups: Savinho, Marquinhos, Hakimi decisions made for Champions League clash
PSG and Manchester City confirm their starting lineups for tonight's Champions League showdown at the Parc des Princes.
Jan 22, 18:53
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PSG vs. Man City: Reasons why Pep Guardiola's side will be feared by French giants ahead of huge Champions League showdown
PSG have caught Man City "on the crest of a wave" ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Champions League showdown at Parc des Princes, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 21, 10:30
 Manchester City's Divin Mubama on December 26, 2024
Man City confirmed XI vs. Salford: Divin Mubama handed debut as Pep Guardiola makes nine changes for FA Cup tie
Divin Mubama will make his senior Man City debut in tonight's FA Cup third round clash with Salford, as Pep Guardiola makes nine changes.
Jan 11, 16:50
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 4, 2024
Preview:Manchester City vs. Salford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Salford City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 11, 07:00
 Manchester City's Divin Mubama on December 26, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Salford City: Predicted XI for FA Cup third-round tie
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Man City could line up for Saturday's FA Cup third-round clash with Salford City.
Jan 9, 17:54
 Omar Marmoush has been linked with a move to Manchester City on January 6, 2025
Omar Marmoush to Man City: Why Eintracht Frankfurt star with "undeniable" quality is 'ready to take next step' and solve City's "real issue"
Eintracht Frankfurt's in-demand attacker Omar Marmoush is ready to take the next step in his career in the hope of becoming a "superstar", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 7, 09:07
 Jack Grealish could be 'fighting for his future' at Manchester City on January 6, 2025
Jack Grealish "fighting for his Man City future" as Pep Guardiola's "incredibly brutal" comments spell trouble for struggling attacker
Jack Grealish is "fighting for his future" at Man City and Pep Guardiola's "incredibly brutal" comments spell trouble for the struggling attacker, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole
Jan 6, 17:35
 Manchester City made it back-to-back wins with a 4-1 victory over West Ham on January 6, 2025
"I can't see how Savinho doesn't get better": Why in-form Man City winger can "lock down" starting spot ahead of Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku
In-form Man City winger Savinho is set to "lock down" a starting spot on the left flank ahead of Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 6, 17:00
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 4, 2024
Man City 4-1 West Ham: Pep Guardiola breaks Premier League record - but Citizens are "absolutely not" back to their best
Pep Guardiola sets a new Premier League managerial record after his Manchester City side battle to a 4-1 win over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Jan 4, 18:37
 Steven McInerney says Bruno Guimaraes would be the 'ideal signing' for Man City on January 2, 2025
Bruno Guimaraes, Ola Aina, Antonee Robinson: "Ideal" signing identified as Man City's January transfer priorities assessed
Bruno Guimaraes would be an "ideal signing" for Man City, while Ola Aina and Antonee Robinson could be targeted by Pep Guardiola's side in January, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 3, 10:45
 Man City face West Ham after beating Leicester City last time out in the Premier League on January 2, 2025
Man City vs. West Ham: 'There's a good chance he might be benched' - Pep Guardiola to replace out-of-form City man with James McAtee?
An out-of-form Man City player is at risk of being benched by Pep Guardiola for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:29
 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery pictured on September 24, 2024
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 09:58
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Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Dec 16, 21:08
 Manchester United's Amad Diallo celebrates on December 15, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo decide the Manchester derby
Man City's Premier League title hopes suffer a devastating blow as Man United strike twice in the closing minutes to secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 19:31
 Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups: Foden decision made, Rashford, Garnacho absent for Manchester derby
Man City and Man United confirm their starting lineups for this afternoon's 195th Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 15, 15:19
 Manchester City's Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Crystal Palace: 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 Crystal Palace.
Dec 5, 18:11
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrate scoring with Jeremy Doku on December 4, 2024
Man City 3-0 Nottingham Forest: Highlights, man of the match, stats as De Bruyne, Doku score and assist
Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku star for Man City as they end their miserable seven-game winless run with a morale-boosting 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 4, 21:34
 Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City confirmed XI: Phil Foden absent, Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson decisions made for Nottingham Forest test
Phil Foden is absent from Manchester City's matchday squad for tonight's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 4, 18:19
 Man City have been linked to Real Sociedad midfielder and former Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi on November 26, 2024
"Martin Zubimendi seems a perfect option": Man City told to sign two midfielders in January amidst injury woes
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should look to sign two midfielders in the January transfer window amidst the club's injury woes.
Nov 26, 17:07
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Man City vs. Feyenoord: Why "a shot in the arm would be most appreciated" by Pep Guardiola in "must-win" Champions League test
Man City expert Steven McInerney explains why Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium is "a must-win for many reasons" for Pep Guardiola's side.
Nov 25, 18:10
 Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro celebrates scoring with Yves Bissouma and Destiny Udogie on November 23, 2024
Man City 0-4 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Maddison, Kulusevski star for Spurs
Premier League champions Manchester City suffer their fifth straight defeat in all competitions after being put to the sword 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 23, 19:37
 Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham confirmed XIs: Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne decisions made, Brennan Johnson benched
Man City and Tottenham confirm their starting lineups for this evening's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, with three changes made by both teams.
Nov 23, 16:24
 Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
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.
Nov 21, 11:05
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Pep Guardiola keen to avoid what he 'hates with a passion' as Man City's international priority is made clear
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about what Pep Guardiola 'hates with a passion' and what the club's main priority is during the international break.
Nov 13, 07:20
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