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Savinho to Tottenham January transfer prediction made as Man City told they need “inherent usefulness” of Brazilian winger
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney gives his verdict to Sports Mole on the possibility of Savinho joining Tottenham Hotspur in January and explains why the winger’s return to training is a “big boost” for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Sep 9, 09:00
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John Stones injury: Man City defender “made of glass” given World Cup warning after latest England setback
Manchester City defender John Stones will not be picked by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup if he cannot play regularly for club and country leading up to next summer’s tournament, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 8, 19:00
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Rodri fitness update: Man City must “trust” Spain star as “important” minutes verdict delivered before World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will benefit from getting minutes under his belt on international duty for Spain as he bids to ease concerns over his fitness, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 4, 08:55
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Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola’s side will “feel the effects” of missing “magic” star after “massive blow” confirmed
The lengthy absence of one of Pep Guardiola’s injured summer signings comes as a “massive blow” to Manchester City ahead of a busy fixture schedule, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 20:00
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Man City transfer news: “Necessary evil” justified as Hugo Viana’s summer window assessed, January prediction made
Man City’s decision to let as many as six treble-winning players leave in the same transfer window is a “concern”, but it was a “necessary evil” for the club to carry out a major squad overhaul, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 3, 17:00
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“Remarkable” Gianluigi Donnarumma is “too good not to be a success" at Man City, but “issues” are guaranteed
Man City’s new signing Gianluigi Donnarumma is “unequivocally” a “world-class” goalkeeper who is “too good not to be a success” at the Etihad, but the concerns surrounding his arrival are "fair", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 2, 19:25
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Rodri’s “concerning” Man City comments justified after Pep Guardiola’s “painful” Premier League setback
Rodri’s scathing comments about his own Manchester City team following last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Brighton in the Premier League are “concerning”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 2, 16:29
 Paris Saint-Germain's Gianluigi Donnarumma pictured on July 9, 2025
Gianluigi Donnarumma is ‘100% not the right goalkeeper’ for Man City, says French football expert ahead of deadline day transfer
Gianluigi Donnarumma is "100%" not the right profile of goalkeeper for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, according to French football expert Julien Laurens.
Sep 1, 10:54
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Brighton vs. Man City: “Almost certain” starter for Pep Guardiola will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma “trickiness”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola is likely to make changes to his starting lineup for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Brighton and one “almost certain” starter will be “crucial” to stop Kaoru Mitoma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 29, 09:25
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola “gently nudging” out two favourites before deadline after “very obvious statement of intent”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is ‘gently nudging’ two of his favourite players out of the Etihad Stadium before the summer transfer window closes, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 26, 13:00
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Claudio Echeverri: £75m Bayer Leverkusen prediction made for “cracking talent” as Man City loanee was “right to turn down” Girona move
Man City expert Steven McInerney delivers his verdict to Sports Mole on Claudio Echeverri joining Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen on loan and why the highly-rated 19-year-old was “right to turn down” a move to City’s sister club Girona.
Aug 26, 08:00
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Man City transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma ‘mistake’ warning sent after James Trafford howler and Ederson uncertainty
Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma will be prone to making as many mistakes as fellow goalkeeper James Trafford should he join Manchester City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 19:00
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Man City 0-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola comments justified as “the biggest story” of Etihad loss to Spurs highlighted
Pep Guardiola’s new-look Manchester City squad will need time to develop cohesion and supporters must remain calm during the early stages of the new season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 25, 14:30
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Man City vs. Tottenham: Pep Guardiola sent “massive banana skin” warning ahead of “real challenge” against Thomas Frank’s side
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is warned of a potential “banana skin” ahead of Saturday’s “real challenge” against Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Aug 21, 09:34
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Gianluigi Donnarumma: Man City transfer for “one of the greatest” given green light as James Trafford No.1 verdict delivered
James Trafford “would back himself in a battle against anyone” for the No.1 jersey at Man City, but he is likely to settle for a role as second fiddle to either Ederson or Gianluigi Donnarumma, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 19, 14:55
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Rico Lewis: Man City have “no choice” but to keep “useful” boyhood defender after transfer admission
Manchester City have “no choice” but to keep hold of “useful” right-back Rico Lewis this summer despite reported interest from Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 19, 07:01
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola’s “massive boost” could ‘tempt’ Rodrygo to join from Real Madrid amid Savinho exit rumours
Manchester City are in a “win-win” situation if they either keep Savinho or sign Real Madrid’s Rodrygo as his replacement this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 18, 17:41
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Tijjani Reijnders is Man City’s “game changer” as bold Premier League title prediction made after 4-0 opening win over Wolves
Following Manchester City’s 4-0 opening win over Wolves in the Premier League last weekend, Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives Sports Mole his bold predictions on Tijjani Reijnders and Pep Guardiola’s title chances.
Aug 18, 14:50
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Wolves vs. Man City: “Mercurial” Rayan Cherki is Pep Guardiola’s “cheat code” who must start Premier League opener
Rayan Cherki should start for Manchester City in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Wolves and the “majestic footballer” could become a “cheat code” for Pep Guardiola's side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 14, 11:43
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Divine Mukasa likened to Mesut Ozil as “special” Man City starlet “looks like he belongs” in Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad
Manchester City’s teenage starlet Divine Mukasa, who has been likened to Mesut Ozil, has the physicality and talent to break into Pep Guardiola’s first-team squad this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 20:10
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Man City injury news: ‘Realistic’ Rodri return verdict delivered after “massive blow” before new Premier League season
Manchester City supporters may have to “wait for a long time” before they see the very best of star midfielder Rodri, who recently suffered a fresh injury setback, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 12, 09:57
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Tijjani Reijnders “has the X-factor”: Pep Guardiola will “adore” Frank Lampard-esque Man City signing after “ridiculous” Palermo performance
Manchester City’s summer signing Tijjani Reijnders “has got the X-factor” and will become a “special footballer” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Aug 11, 20:19
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Savinho to Tottenham is “the wrong sale” for Man City as Pep Guardiola's side urged to reject “frustrating” €50m “nonsense”
Savinho joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer would represent “the wrong sale” by Manchester City, who are urged to reject the reported €50m “nonsense” by Citizens expert Steven McInerney.
Aug 11, 16:35
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Man City ones to watch: Jeremy Doku, Rodri predictions made ahead of 2025-26 season
Jeremy Doku has the potential to ‘take the next step’ at Manchester City in the 2025-26 season, while the return of Rodri from injury “changes everything” for Pep Guardiola’s title hopefuls, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 29, 16:52
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“More than capable” Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis given Man City backing amid Tino Livramento transfer blow, right-back “issue”
Manchester City are “more than capable of competing” for major honours in the 2025-26 season with Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis as their main right-back options, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 29, 08:29
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Lucas Paqueta latest: Why "the ship has sailed” for West Ham star to complete Man City transfer amid spot-fixing case
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany delivers his verdict to Sports Mole on the possibility of Pep Guardiola’s side reigniting their interest in West Ham United playmaker Lucas Paqueta.
Jul 28, 16:16
 James Trafford on January 17, 2025
James Trafford to Man City: Reduced transfer fee, medical date, contract length revealed as ‘deal agreed’ with Burnley
Manchester City reportedly reach an agreement with Burnley to re-sign goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.
Jul 25, 11:36
 Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates for Nottingham Forest on January 6, 2025
Morgan Gibbs-White latest: Man City 'given boost' in hijacking Tottenham transfer as Nottingham Forest star arrives at pre-season camp
Morgan Gibbs-White has reported for pre-season training at Nottingham Forest, but his future at the club remains up in the air.
Jul 24, 15:01
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Nico O’Reilly ‘has changed Pep Guardiola’s view on football’ with Man City urged to avoid “stupid” transfer decision
Nico O’Reilly ‘has changed Pep Guardiola’s view on football’ and Manchester City would be “stupid” to let him leave the club this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 17:11
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 22, 08:15
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Man City transfer news: James Trafford deal, Ederson exit given green light as goalkeeper verdict is delivered
Manchester City’s decision to pursue a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford should Galatasaray-linked Ederson leave the club this summer “makes an awful lot of sense”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 21, 15:27
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Jack Grealish future: “It’s over” for Man City attacker under Pep Guardiola as summer transfer prediction is made
Manchester City may be forced to wait until later in the summer transfer window to attract interest from elsewhere in out-of-favour attacker Jack Grealish, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 15, 08:18
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: How Man City could benefit from Tottenham ‘doing the dirty work’ amid Nottingham Forest’s legal complaint
There is a “small possibility” that Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 19:16
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 15:10
 England Under-21 captain James McAtee celebrates on June 21, 2025
James McAtee: ‘Three frontrunners’ emerge for Man City midfielder as asking price is revealed
Three clubs are reportedly at the front of the queue for the signature of Manchester City midfielder James McAtee this summer.
Jul 10, 15:25
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Denzel Dumfries, Tino Livramento “better deal” verdict delivered as key “issue” is difficult to ignore
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries can be considered a “realistic” transfer target for Man City, but signing Newcastle’s Tino Livramento would represent a “better deal” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 8, 09:51
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Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
Man City would be “stupid” to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club just six months after signing him for £50m, as three other midfielders could soon be heading for the exit door, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 19:16
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Burnley warned of Kyle Walker “flaws” as Man City legacy is analysed following “sour” Etihad exit
Burnley’s new signing Kyle Walker can be considered as Man City’s “best ever right-back”, but “his time at the top might come to a relatively dramatic conclusion”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 16:02
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James McAtee: Bundesliga transfer given green light as Man City midfielder is advised to not “get lost in Premier League storm”
James McAtee does not want to “get lost in the Premier League storm” and a transfer to a Bundesliga club would suit the midfielder this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 1, 16:59
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