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Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden give Man City fans the “first taste of something special” after “goosebumps” moment in Bournemouth win
Rayan Cherki’s performance alongside fellow playmaker Phil Foden in Manchester City’s 3-1 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Sunday was the ‘first taste of something special’, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 3, 15:10
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Man City vs. Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola must unleash “cheat code” to quell “ridiculous” Antoine Semenyo threat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola should unleash a “cheat code” to quell the threat of Bournemouth’s “ridiculous” Antoine Semenyo on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 11:27
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Swansea vs. Man City: “Mad” Erling Haaland start verdict delivered as “incredible” EFL Cup benefits are highlighted
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would be “mad” to play Erling Haaland in Wednesday’s EFL Cup fourth-round tie away against Swansea City, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 28, 08:30
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Inconsistent Man City trio are “lacking conviction” and Pep Guardiola must focus on key “issue”
Manchester City wingers Savinho, Oscar Bobb and Jeremy Doku are all “lacking conviction” and their inconsistent form must be addressed by manager Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 27, 17:15
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Aston Villa vs. Man City: Unai Emery’s side ‘don’t play uniquely anymore’ and Pep Guardiola has "got wise to it”
Manchester City’s current squad is “more suited to handle” the threat posed by an Aston Villa outfit who were the “archetypal side built to disrupt” the Citizens in recent years, Esteemed Kompany’s Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 24, 12:25
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Rayan Cherki: Man City fans licking their lips after Pep Guardiola makes bold claim about £34m “street player”
Pep Guardiola is excited to integrate summer signing Rayan Cherki into his Manchester City team following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Oct 20, 21:15
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Villarreal vs. Man City: Champions League tie ‘will not be a stroll’ for Pep Guardiola’s side - but there is reason to be confident
Manchester City should be confident of success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, but it is “not going to be a stroll” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 20, 20:20
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Man City 2-0 Everton: How talismanic Erling Haaland has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in “sensational form” and has “changed his game” in two key areas for Pep Guardiola’s side this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 20, 15:00
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Man City vs. Everton: Why Jack Grealish absence is a “massive blow” for Toffees as Pep Guardiola is handed “minor miracle” boost
The absence of Everton’s “main man” Jack Grealish is a “massive blow” for the Toffees ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 17:45
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Pep Guardiola faces £93m puzzle as Man City “dagger” and “mercurial talent” set for imminent return from injury
Manchester City will benefit from the imminent return of “wonderful” attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki, Citizens’ expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 16, 09:45
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Phil Foden “needs to be happy” and England omission could be a “blessing in disguise” for Man City star
Phil Foden’s omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad could prove to be a “blessing in disguise” as the Manchester City star seeks to regain ‘happiness’, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 8, 09:30
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Rodri injury news: Man City star “playing at 70%” as Pep Guardiola’s Premier League title hopes hang in balance without midfield “glue”
Manchester City will find it “incredibly difficult” to win the Premier League title without star midfielder Rodri at his very best, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 7, 09:50
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Erling Haaland can “obliterate” Alan Shearer record as Man City's Premier League rivals are sent “scary” warning
Erling Haaland is developing into a "better" striker for Manchester City and he has the potential to “obliterate” Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 6, 18:00
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Brentford vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola sent “problems” warning as “confident” prediction is made for Premier League clash
Brentford have the personnel and implement a philosophy that will “always cause Manchester City problems”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Oct 3, 10:30
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Man City news: Hugo Viana praised for “smart” Nico O’Reilly, Savinho decisions as Divine Mukasa prediction emerges
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana wants a “big future” for Nico O’Reilly and Savinho at the Etihad Stadium and he has made the “smart” decision to extend the contracts of both players, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 17:00
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Monaco vs. Man City: “Clearly improving” Rodri alternative praised before “three-pointers” in Champions League
A “clearly improving” Manchester City player is a “safe and cautious” alternative to injured star Rodri for Wednesday’s Champions League trip to Monaco, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 30, 11:05
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Jeremy Doku’s “power” at Man City assessed as “most explosive dribbler in world football” enjoys purple patch under Pep Guardiola
Jeremy Doku possess an “immense” level of power at Manchester City and has ‘matured’ into a key creative player under manager Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Sep 29, 17:55
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Man City vs. Burnley: Kyle Walker ‘cannot handle an emotional game’ as he prepares to face “freakishly talented” opponent on Etihad return
Kyle Walker ‘cannot handle an emotional game’ and one “freakishly talented” Man City star will “revel” playing against the Burnley defender in Saturday’s Premier League clash, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 25, 10:05
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Huddersfield vs. Man City: Erling Haaland start verdict delivered as six false nine alternatives emerge for EFL Cup tie
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is backed to start in Wednesday’s EFL Cup third-round tie at Huddersfield Town, but there are six possible attacking alternatives if the Norwegian is given a rest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 23, 08:30
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Arsenal 1-1 Man City: Pep Guardiola’s ‘park-the-bus’ tactics justified after “an admission of deficiencies” in Premier League clash
Manchester City's "dogged" performance in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Premier League rivals Arsenal represented “another step in the right direction” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 22, 18:50
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Arsenal vs. Man City: “Favourites by a mile” predicted to win Premier League clash against team “a long way” from their best
Man City have the potential to “frustrate” Arsenal in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Emirates, but the Gunners should still be considered as “favourites by a mile”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 19, 13:00
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Man City vs. Napoli: Kevin De Bruyne has “something to prove” to Pep Guardiola’s side in Champions League clash after “emotional decision”
Napoli’s new signing Kevin De Bruyne will feel that he has “something to prove” to his former club Man City in Thursday’s Champions League clash at the Etihad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 18, 07:00
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Man City 3-0 Man United: “Immense” Erling Haaland proved he is more than just a goalscorer as Norwegian is relishing new “job”
Erling Haaland is “revelling in the responsibility” as a leader for Manchester City and it is now his “job” to get the best out of his teammates as he continues to score goals, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 15, 17:45
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Manchester derby: Defeat for Man City “could be really painful” as prediction made for “must-win” Premier League clash
Manchester City’s confidence could suffer a “painful” knock if they lose a third successive Premier League game at the hands of rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 12, 10:35
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Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford? Man City’s Pep Guardiola can make “sensible” and “logical” goalkeeper choice for Manchester derby
There are “benefits” to starting either Gianluigi Donnarumma or James Trafford in goal for Manchester City in Sunday’s Premier League derby against rivals Manchester United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Sep 11, 18:30
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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
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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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