Manchester City's Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms length of Nathan Ake absence, praises Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis impact
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals how long defender Nathan Ake is set to be ruled out for with a fractured foot.
Mar 7, 15:17
 Manchester City's Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne on January 29, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Strong possibility' first-team star joins Saudi Pro League this summer
There is a 'strong possibility' that one of Manchester City's star players will move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, according to a report.
Mar 6, 16:54
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Nottingham Forest vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola's side have "an opportune moment to strike" in Premier League top-four battle
Manchester City have "an opportune moment to strike" against Premier League top-four rivals Nottingham Forest in Saturday's contest at the City Ground, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 6, 14:02
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Claudio Echeverri: Man City player tipped to leave Pep Guardiola's side after arrival of "special" new signing
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole which of Pep Guardiola's first-team squad members "will probably leave" the club following the arrival of "special" talent Claudio Echeverri.
Mar 4, 10:27
 Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias on October 21, 2023
Nathan Ake issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on a fracture in his left foot.
Mar 3, 20:22
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Rodri recovery: Man City Ballon d'Or winner will return at a "better level" as Pep Guardiola delivers exciting injury update
Man City's Rodri could return from injury at a "slightly better level" that what many will expect, even if there may be a few "bumps in the road" along the way, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 3, 17:43
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Vitor Reis hype around "young John Stones" wanted by Real Madrid is justified after 'really impressive' Man City home debut
Vitor Reis looks like "a young John Stones" and will develop into a "brilliant footballer", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole after the defender's "impressive" home debut against Plymouth.
Mar 3, 17:27
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Man City vs. Plymouth: Pep Guardiola's side could better Arsenal, send out "really powerful statement" if they win FA Cup
Manchester City would send out a "really powerful statement" if they went on to win the FA Cup and secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 27, 12:20
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Tottenham vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola told to 'play those who aren't used to Spurs curse' in Premier League clash
Manchester City cannot select an "old-man midfield" if they with to prevail in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens' expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 25, 15:56
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden "concern" emerges, but Pep Guardiola "will be feeling quite positive" despite defeat
Although the form of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden is "a concern", Pep Guardiola is right to believe that his Man City side have a "bright future", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 24, 18:45
 Mohamed Salah will be key to Liverpool's chances of beating Manchester City
Manchester City vs. Liverpool: Can Mohamed Salah beat Pep Guardiola, lead Arne Slot's side to Premier League title?
Mohamed Salah could take Liverpool 11 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal should he help his side beat Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
Feb 23, 06:00
 Andrew Robertson could be targeted by Manchester City
Manchester City vs. Liverpool: How can Arne Slot get the better of Pep Guardiola in crucial Premier League clash?
Manchester City are set to host Liverpool at the Etihad in the Premier League on Sunday, and several key tactical battles could decide the outcome of the match.
Feb 22, 07:00
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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
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Man City vs. Liverpool: Pep Guardiola's "had a poor season", Citizens are "not in a good place" after Real Madrid "humiliation"
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has "had a poor season" and his side are "not in a good place" heading into Sunday's Premier League clash with leaders Liverpool, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 21, 14:57
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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 Manuel Akanji on December 26, 2024
Manuel Akanji issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on an abductor injury.
Feb 17, 20:26
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Could Pep Guardiola be "tempted" by "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back alternative after "massive" Manuel Akanji injury blow?
Pep Guardiola could be tempted to use Abdukodir Khusanov as a "Kyle Walker-esque" right-back now that Manuel Akanji is facing a lengthy spell out injured, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:45
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Man City 4-0 Newcastle: Omar Marmoush "believes he belongs" in Pep Guardiola's side, but can Egyptian hat-trick hero save their season?
Hat-trick hero Omar Marmoush "needed that performance" against Newcastle to "rubber-stamp" the belief shown in him by Man City following his big-money January arrival, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 17, 17:22
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Man City vs. Newcastle: Why Premier League top-four battle against "bombastic bunch" is a "must-win" for Pep Guardiola's side
Man City may endure a "really difficult" game against Newcastle's "bombastic bunch" of midfielders in Saturday's "absolute must-win" Premier League top-four battle, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 13, 12:09
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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
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's "freight train" impresses in FA Cup win, Citizens "risk" justified and could have long-term benefits
Abdukodir Khusanov impressed in Man City's FA Cup win over Leyton Orient and there were signs to suggest that he has the potential to develop into a "special player", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 10, 18:10
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Matheus Nunes: Why Man City cannot win Champions League with makeshift right-back who has "no defensive instincts at all"
Should Man City have replaced Kyle Walker in January? Can they win the Champions League with Matheus Nunes at right-back? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his views to Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 20:17
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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
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'Nico Gonzalez is an essential signing': Man City's transfer business assessed as new £50m man is compared to Declan Rice
Nico Gonzalez is an "essential" signing for Man City to help Pep Guardiola address the "clear" weaknesses in his midfield, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 7, 09:57
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Man City transfer news: Citizens "can't get it wrong again", urged to avoid midfield mistake amid Douglas Luiz, Sverre Nypan links
Man City "are much more aware of the need to get it right" when signing a new midfielder after previous "failings in the transfer market" amid reported interest in Douglas Luiz and Sverre Nypan, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 28, 11:15
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Man City vs. Club Brugge preview: Losing would be "painful" - but could Pep Guardiola's side benefit from early Champions League exit?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that defeat at home to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday would be "painful", but elimination from the competition could actually benefit the club this season.
Jan 28, 08:25
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Omar Marmoush's debut "one of spectacular promise" - Why Pep Guardiola's tactical tweak "isn't going to harm" Man City going forward
Omar Marmoush's Man City debut in their Premier League victory over Chelsea last weekend was "one of spectacular promise", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:47
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Man City 3-1 Chelsea: Was Guardiola right to start Abdukodir Khusanov? Did Pep's "gamble" pay off?
Pep Guardiola's "gamble" to start Abdukodir Khusanov against Chelsea "didn't pay off", but the defender's difficult debut will have done him "no real harm", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 27, 18:36
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Man City vs. Chelsea: Why "spectacular" Cole Palmer is destined to score and 'have his moment' against former club
Chelsea star Cole Palmer "will score" and "will have his Cole Palmer moment" against former club Man City in Saturday's Premier League clash, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 24, 10:55
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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
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Ipswich 0-6 Man City: Phil Foden has "another level to go" with in-form attacker benefitting from Kevin De Bruyne role
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that in-form Phil Foden still has "another level to go" after starring in the Citizens' 6-0 Premier League win at Ipswich Town.
Jan 21, 07:00
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Erling Haaland's contract length is "absurd" - but Man City news is "special" amid Real Madrid, Barcelona links
The length of Erling Haaland's new Man City contract is "absurd", but his long-term commitment to the club is "special news", Citizen expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 20, 19:02
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Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
Jan 20, 18:39
 Liam Delap faces his old club as Ipswich host Man City this weekend on January 16, 2025
Ipswich vs. Man City: Reasons why Pep Guardiola's side should fear shameless "bully" Liam Delap in Premier League clash
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why Ipswich striker Liam Delap - who is "destined for the top" - will "take great pleasure" in battling City's defenders in Sunday's Premier League clash.
Jan 17, 13:53
 Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City this window on January 13, 2025
Kyle Walker future: "Nuclear button has been pressed" - but will Man City sign replacement in January after Pep Guardiola "death knell"?
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about Kyle Walker's future and discusses whether the Citizens will look to sign a replacement right-back in January.
Jan 14, 10:30
 Steven McInerney looks ahead to Man City's clash with Brentford on January 13, 2025
Brentford vs. Man City: Why "phenomenal" Bees "danger man" compared to Omar Marmoush will give Josko Gvardiol 'nightmares'
Brentford's "danger man" Bryan Mbeumo, who has been compared to Man City-linked Omar Marmoush, will give Josko Gvardiol an "absolute nightmare" on Tuesday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 13, 18:11
 Steven McInerney is concerned over the future of Man City starlet Nico O'Reilly on January 13, 2025
Man City 8-0 Salford: "Real worry" emerges over "special" FA Cup talent potentially repeating Morgan Rogers transfer exit
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole he is 'worried' that one of the Citizens' academy starlets could replicate Morgan Rogers in leaving the club and starring elsewhere at Premier League level.
Jan 13, 17:37
 Man City face Salford in the FA Cup fourth round on January 6, 2025
Man City vs. Salford: Pep Guardiola's side warned to be "sensible" and "smart" to avoid "dramatic twist" in FA Cup tie
Manchester City must take Salford City seriously in Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie if they wish to avoid a "big upset", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 9, 10:41
 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
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