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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, 16:27
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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, 16:07
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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, 15:18
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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, 14:47
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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, 20:01
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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, 16:27
 Manchester City's Rodri on November 23, 2024
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
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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
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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
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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 pictured on October 23, 2024
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
 Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin with the Taca da Liga trophy on January 11, 2025
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pep Guardiola's "big problem" assessed amid Kevin De Bruyne uncertainty as Man City Champions League prediction is made
There is a "definite need" for Man City to sign a new creative midfielder to address the "big problem" that was evident in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 10, 18:42
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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
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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
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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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