Steven McInerney
Steven McInerney is a Manchester City expert and YouTube who runs the popular 'Esteemed Kompany' channel.
He joins Sports Mole for a weekly chat about all things Man City, from their form on the pitch to their activities off it.
Click here to view all of our conversations with Steven on YouTube.
Sports Mole has 168 articles about Steven McInerney. Articles 1 to 40:
Kevin De Bruyne: Pep Guardiola delivers update on Man City star, team news before Bournemouth clash
Pep Guardiola confirms Kevin De Bruyne's primary focus and whether he is likely to start in his final game at the Etihad Stadium against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.
May 19, 14:42
Man City vs. Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola's side sent 'party pooper' warning before Kevin De Bruyne's final home game
Man City must be aware of Bournemouth's 'party pooper' status heading into Kevin De Bruyne's final match for the club at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 19, 10:52
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: FA Cup final prediction made as Pep Guardiola is urged to make four key changes
Who will win the 2025 FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Man City? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his prediction to Sports Mole and urges Pep Guardiola to make four key changes to his starting lineup.
May 15, 14:00
Man City transfer news: Wesley, Nicolo Savona interest explained as Hugo Viana eyes up 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings'
Full-backs Wesley and Nicolo Savona are described as 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings' by Man City expert Steven McInerney amid reported interest from Pep Guardiola's side.
May 13, 10:55
Southampton 0-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola's side "have only got themselves to blame", but "insane" Erling Haaland is not the one at fault
Man City's attackers must do more to create chances for "incredible asset" Erling Haaland who was starved of service in last weekend's 0-0 draw with Southampton, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 12, 17:37
Southampton vs. Man City: Erling Haaland prediction made before "one of the most obvious bankers" against "diabolical" Saints
Will Erling Haaland start for Man City in Saturday's Premier League clash with a "diabolical" Southampton side? Citizens expert Steven McInerney delivers his verdict to Sports Mole.
May 8, 14:00
Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City: "Divisive" transfer discussed as Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Nathan Ake comparisons are made
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White "would very much suit Man City" and comparisons made to Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are "silly", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 20:43
Kevin De Bruyne: Man City exit "a necessary evil" as possible destinations assessed amid Premier League, MLS, Saudi Pro League links
Kevin De Bruyne will feel "hurt" by Man City's decision not to renew his contract, but it is "a necessary evil" for Pep Guardiola's side to part ways with the legendary playmaker, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 12:13
Man City vs. Wolves: Pep Guardiola's "plan" to keep Matheus Cunha quiet discussed as one City star is tipped to lose starting spot
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how Pep Guardiola's side could look to keep Wolves star Matheus Cunha quiet in Friday night's Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 30, 19:24
Man City transfer news: Diogo Costa "expected" to complete record transfer that "rivals will fear" as "smooth transition" claim is made
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to complete a record transfer to Manchester City this summer, with Ederson set to leave and join a team in Saudi Arabia, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 30, 13:15
Pep Guardiola is 'right and wrong' on what represents a successful Man City season as "most significant" FA Cup benefit is discussed
Man City manager Pep Guardiola is 'right and wrong' when discussing what represents a successful 2024-25 season for the club, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 29, 17:37
Mateo Kovacic: Pep Guardiola's "extraordinary" midfield cog playing a "massive part" in Man City's success as transfer claim is made
"Unique" midfielder Mateo Kovacic has played a "massive part" in Manchester City's recent upturn in form, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 29, 17:22
Nottingham Forest vs. Man City: "Fear factor" returning to Pep Guardiola's side as FA Cup semi-final prediction is made
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that the "fear factor" is returning to Pep Guardiola's side and explains why he is confident that they will prevail against Nottingham Forest in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 25, 18:49
Bernardo Silva still has "plenty left to offer" Pep Guardiola's side, but Man City are in "win-win" situation amid Benfica transfer rumours
Benfica-linked Bernardo Silva has still "got plenty left to offer" at Man City and his possible summer exit would be an "aggressive statement of intent" from the club's hierarchy, Citizens exert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 24, 13:48
Man City 2-1 Aston Villa: Jeremy Doku labelled "a blessing to football" as Matheus Nunes produces 'big career moment' in crucial win
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why Jeremy Doku is "a blessing to football" and heaps praise on Matheus Nunes after producing a 'big career moment' in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Apr 23, 17:12
Man City vs. Aston Villa: Pep Guardiola urged to select two players to quell threat of Marcus Rashford, Youri Tielemans
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole which two players should be selected by Pep Guardiola to quell the threat of Aston Villa duo Marcus Rashford and Youri Tielemans in Tuesday's important Premier League clash.
Apr 21, 08:30
Everton vs. Man City: Abdukodir Khusanov "could be really useful" for Pep Guardiola as changes are "expected" for Premier League clash
Man City could benefit from the return of aggressive defender Abdukodir Khusanov against a troublesome Everton outfit on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 17, 13:29
Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City would be "a very expensive gamble" for Pep Guardiola after Florian Wirtz transfer blow
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why he is "not optimistic" about the Citizens' chances of signing Florian Wirtz and explains why signing Morgan Gibbs-White would be "a very expensive gamble".
Apr 15, 11:32
Ilkay Gundogan future: Why Pep Guardiola has "nothing to lose" in keeping Man City midfielder amidst uncertainty despite contract extension
Man City have "nothing to lose" if they keep hold of Ilkay Gundogan for at least one more season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 14, 20:45
Man City 5-2 Crystal Palace: "King" Kevin De Bruyne's brilliance lauded after inspiring "phenomenal comeback"
"King" Kevin De Bruyne produced "his best performance in months" as he inspired Man City to a 5-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace last weekend, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 14, 17:45
Man City vs. Crystal Palace: Bold prediction made amid Champions League concerns before "absolute must-win" for Pep Guardiola's side
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he does not expect Pep Guardiola's side to qualify for next season's Champions League if they lose at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
Apr 10, 15:35
Kevin De Bruyne: "Devastating" exit of Man City's "greatest ever" is "justified" but PL icon is 'in conversation with Thierry Henry'
Kevin De Bruyne is Man City's "greatest ever player" and is "in the conversation" with Thierry Henry for the best player in Premier League history, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 8, 10:35
Omar Marmoush: Promising Egyptian "more than capable" of becoming Man City's 'hero', can soften "huge" Erling Haaland injury blow
Omar Marmoush is "more than capable" of stepping up for Champions League-chasing Man City in the absence of injured striker Erling Haaland, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 7, 17:27
Man Utd 0-0 Man City: Expert "aggressively disagrees" with Pep Guardiola as Champions League concerns emerge after 'worst ever' Manchester derby
Contrary to the views of Pep Guardiola, Man City should be concerned about their Champions League qualification prospects following Sunday's "uninspiring" 0-0 draw with rivals Man United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 7, 17:07
Manchester derby: Pep Guardiola told why Man City must "keep their biggest eye on" Man United's "one true star"
Man City must "keep their biggest eye on" Man United's "one true star" Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 4, 16:18
Kevin De Bruyne future: Man City 'temptations' made clear as "true icon" is tipped to sign new contract
Man City would "regret" letting Kevin De Bruyne leave the club this summer according to Citizens expert Steven McInerney, who backs the "true icon" to sign a new contract.
Apr 1, 15:47
Man City vs. Leicester: Pep Guardiola's side should 'comfortably' avoid 'disaster' as Premier League top-five prediction is made
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that "something has to go disastrously wrong" for Pep Guardiola's side not to beat Leicester City in Wednesday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 31, 21:01
Nico O'Reilly: Man City's FA Cup star compared to Patrick Vieira as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana sent "impossible" message
The "breakout performance" of Man City's FA Cup star Nico O'Reilly against Bournemouth is one that Pep Guardiola will find "impossible to ignore", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 31, 17:27
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues latest Rodri, Ederson updates before Bournemouth FA Cup tie
Man City manager Pep Guardiola delivers the latest update on the fitness of his squad, including Rodri and Ederson, ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Mar 28, 13:43
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola warned of "biggest fear" as Cherries have "real good chance" of knocking Citizens out of FA Cup
"There's a real good chance" that Man City could be knocked out of the FA Cup by Bournemouth on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 28, 13:10
Cambiaso? Kerkez? Robinson? Seven Man City full-back transfer targets assessed including an "absolute cert" and the "current hot thing"
Andrea Cambiaso? Milos Kerkez? Antonee Robinson? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses seven potential full-back targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 26, 07:00
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? "The next breakout name" among nine Man City midfield transfer targets assessed
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? Who else? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses nine potential midfield targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 25, 18:50
Jack Grealish: Newcastle transfer stance 'revealed' as 'new details' emerge over Man City exit
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish is reportedly open to joining Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
Mar 20, 18:35
Anatoliy Trubin: Man City-linked goalkeeper responds to transfer rumours he 'saw on the internet'
Benfica and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin responds to transfer speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester City.
Mar 20, 17:59
Phil Foden's England stints "have always been poor" but Thomas Tuchel selection could give Man City man much-needed "boost"
Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole on Phil Foden's "poor" international stints with England and hopes the attacker can play himself back into form under new Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel this month.
Mar 18, 21:40
Man City's Jack Grealish must "accept responsibility" and "win the trust" of Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel amid "psychological issue"
Jack Grealish "has to accept responsibility" and may need to "win the trust" of both Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel if he wants to get his career back on track for club and country, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 18, 12:29
Oscar Bobb: Why Man City fans should get excited by return of 'future world-class footballer' who's been "robbed of a year" due to injury
Oscar Bobb has been "robbed of a year" due to injury, but the "wonderful" Norwegian can still have an impact at Man City this season and has the potential to become a "world-class footballer", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 20:30
Man City 2-2 Brighton: "Proper footballer" Marmoush sends "warning" to Foden as "world class" Doku, Savinho assessment is made
Has Omar Marmoush sent a "slight warning" to out-of-form teammate Phil Foden? Can Jeremy Doku and Savinho develop into world-class wingers? Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 17:43
Man City vs. Brighton: Pep Guardiola's side must score 'minimum of two goals' as out-of-form star is tipped to be dropped
Man City must score 'a minimum of two goals' if they wish to beat Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 13, 18:40
Man City transfer news: Ederson, Stefan Ortega replacements discussed amid "inevitable" goalkeeper exit this summer
It is "inevitable" that at least one of Ederson or Stefan Ortega will leave Manchester City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 11, 10:25
