Abdukodir Khusanov has been linked with a January move to Man City on January 6, 2025
Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City's transfer interest "very obvious" - but is "talented" defender destined to start immediately under Pep Guardiola?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that it is "very obvious" that Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov could complete a transfer to the Etihad Stadium in January.
Jan 6, 21:05
 Jack Grealish could be 'fighting for his future' at Manchester City on January 6, 2025
Jack Grealish "fighting for his Man City future" as Pep Guardiola's "incredibly brutal" comments spell trouble for struggling attacker
Jack Grealish is "fighting for his future" at Man City and Pep Guardiola's "incredibly brutal" comments spell trouble for the struggling attacker, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole
Jan 6, 17:35
 Manchester City made it back-to-back wins with a 4-1 victory over West Ham on January 6, 2025
"I can't see how Savinho doesn't get better": Why in-form Man City winger can "lock down" starting spot ahead of Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku
In-form Man City winger Savinho is set to "lock down" a starting spot on the left flank ahead of Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 6, 17:00
 Kevin De Bruyne's 'body is starting to break down' says Man City expert Steven McInerney on January 2, 2025
"Kevin De Bruyne is absolutely crucial": Why Man City are not built to be without Premier League's "best creator" in top-four pursuit
Man City's top-four hopes may rely on the brilliance of the Premier League's "best creator" Kevin De Bruyne, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Jan 3, 18:55
 Steven McInerney says Bruno Guimaraes would be the 'ideal signing' for Man City on January 2, 2025
Bruno Guimaraes, Ola Aina, Antonee Robinson: "Ideal" signing identified as Man City's January transfer priorities assessed
Bruno Guimaraes would be an "ideal signing" for Man City, while Ola Aina and Antonee Robinson could be targeted by Pep Guardiola's side in January, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 3, 10:45
 Man City face West Ham after beating Leicester City last time out in the Premier League on January 2, 2025
Man City vs. West Ham: 'There's a good chance he might be benched' - Pep Guardiola to replace out-of-form City man with James McAtee?
An out-of-form Man City player is at risk of being benched by Pep Guardiola for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:29
 Man City have come under fire for letting young talents such as Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers leave on January 2, 2025
James McAtee: "The penny might have finally dropped" as Pep Guardiola urged to avoid "really bad" Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers Man City repeat
"The penny might have finally dropped" for Man City manager Pep Guardiola regarding his use of James McAtee as a first-team player, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:10
 SM / EK Pep composite (top 4 chances)
Man City rebuild: Why Pep Guardiola needs to start squad overhaul in January transfer window
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney of Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole why Pep Guardiola needs to kick start a "massive overhaul" in the January transfer window.
Dec 30, 20:36
 SM / EK Vardy composite
Leicester vs. Man City: Why Pep Guardiola's side are "primed for a Vardy masterclass"
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola's side are vulnerable to a Jamie Vardy "masterclass" in Sunday's Premier League against Leicester City.
Dec 28, 13:47
 SM / EK Pep Guardiola composite
Manchester City vs. Everton: Pep Guardiola must beat Sean Dyche in Premier League Boxing Day fixture
Manchester City must overcome Everton on Boxing Day considering the Toffees do not pose much threat, unlike sides such as Bournemouth, according to Steven McInerney.
Dec 25, 07:00
 SM / EK Phil Foden composite
Man City crisis: How Pep Guardiola's "exhausted" Premier League champions have "imploded" this season
Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany explains Manchester City's crisis season to Sports Mole, admitting that the champions have "absolutely imploded".
Dec 24, 07:50
 SM / EK Pep Guardiola composite
Could Pep Guardiola lose Man City job after 'failing to adapt' to modern day calendar?
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should be given time to resolve the club's evident issues, but questions whether his failure to adapt has contributed to the current situation.
Dec 24, 00:01
 Man City travel to Aston Villa with just one win in their last eleven games in all competitions on December 16, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Man City: Could Pep Guardiola "cook up something entirely new" in bid to end miserable run?
Aston Villa will be the "favourites" to beat an out-of-form Man City side in the Premier League on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 19, 11:00
 SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Dec 16, 21:08
 Manchester City are in 'relegation form', says Esteemed Kompany's Steven McInerney on December 16, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man Utd: Will Pep Guardiola's "public change in tact" force City to fix problems after "an abusive performance mentally"?
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how immense the club's problems are at present, whether their title hopes are over and whether Pep Guardiola's "public change in tact" could provide the impetus needed to bring about much-needed change.
Dec 16, 17:28
 Steven McInerney believes Manchester United are 'fragile' going into the Manchester derby this weekend on December 13, 2024
Man City vs. Man United: Reasons for Pep Guardiola's men to be confident of beating Ruben Amorim's "fragile" side in Manchester derby
Man City can "have a lot of joy" against a "very fragile" Man United side in Sunday's Manchester derby, Citizens expert Steven McInerney explains to Sports Mole.
Dec 13, 14:05
 Manchester City's Phil Foden on October 1, 2024
Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic update: Pep Guardiola reveals if Man City duo will play against Juventus
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus in Turin.
Dec 10, 18:54
 Steven McInerney believes Kyle Walker's 'days are numbered' at Manchester City on December 9, 2024
'Kyle Walker's days at Man City are numbered': Pep Guardiola told to "invest very soon" in new right-back
Man City expert Steven McInerney questions whether the Citizens should have parted ways with out-of-form captain Kyle Walker a year ago, with the 34-year-old enduring a notable decline this season.
Dec 10, 13:32
 Manchester City face Juventus in the Champions League this week on December 9, 2024
Juventus vs. Man City: "Real worry" addressed before 'game of the highest importance' in Champions League
Manchester City's Champions League showdown with Juventus on Wednesday night is 'a game of the highest importance' for Pep Guardiola's side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 18:25
 Manchester City continued their poor run of form with a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace at the weekend on December 9, 2024
'Not encouraging': Man City told they will continue to struggle and suffer unless two key issues are addressed
Man City expert Steven McInerney reflects on the Citizens' 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace and points out a few key issues that must be addressed if they are to turn their fortunes around.
Dec 9, 18:05
 Manchester City face struggling Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend on December 5, 2024
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Reasons why Pep Guardiola's men should be confident against Eagles side lacking "magic" in key area
Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts on why Pep Guardiola's side should be confident of success away against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 5, 17:19
 Steven McInerney previews Man City's clash with Nottingham Forest on December 2, 2024
Man City vs. Nottingham Forest: "Absolute nightmare" in store for Pep Guardiola as 'Forest are everything City are not'
'Nottingham Forest are everything Man City aren't right now', Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole ahead of Wednesday's contest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 2, 17:50
 Manchester City trail Liverpool by 11 points after their 2-0 defeat on Saturday on December 2nd, 2024
'Man City's rattling car needs an MOT': Pep Guardiola's side require 'Herculean effort' to end miserable run after Liverpool title blow
Sports Mole and Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess Man City's Premier League title chances and discuss where the problems lie for Pep Guardiola following last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Dec 2, 17:27
 Manchester City travel to Anfield on Sunday for a top of the table clash with leaders Liverpool on November 27, 2024
Liverpool vs. Man City: Should Pep Guardiola's side be "fearing the worst"? "Fundamental issues" and title race analysed
Man City expert Steven McInerney addresses the Citizens' "fundamental issues" and shares his thoughts on whether Pep Guardiola's side can triumph in Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
Nov 28, 14:10
 Man City have been linked to Real Sociedad midfielder and former Liverpool target Martin Zubimendi on November 26, 2024
"Martin Zubimendi seems a perfect option": Man City told to sign two midfielders in January amidst injury woes
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should look to sign two midfielders in the January transfer window amidst the club's injury woes.
Nov 26, 17:07
 SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Kevin De Bruyne: Can "true captain" ease Man City's problems after "brilliant" Tottenham cameo
Man City stars including Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland do not have the same impact on a team as "true captains" Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri or Ruben Dias, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 25, 17:50
 Manchester City's James McAtee on September 18, 2024
Man City transfer news: James McAtee subject of "audacious" Championship bid as £30m claim made
Manchester City reportedly receive an audacious offer from Leeds United for out-of-favour playmaker James McAtee.
Nov 22, 12:50
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Man City's tricky fixtures up to Christmas analysed: Where points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney explore where the points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side during a tricky fixture schedule up to Christmas, including games against Liverpool, Man United, PSG and Juventus.
Nov 21, 12:00
 Man City face Ange Potecoglu's Tottenham this weekend on November 20, 2024
Man City vs. Tottenham: Why Pep Guardiola's "saving grace" gives his side an advantage against an "emotional" Spurs outfit
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how the Citizens' "saving grace" may give them the edge against an "emotional" Tottenham side in Saturday's Premier League clash.
Nov 21, 09:10
 Manchester City's James McAtee on September 18, 2024
James McAtee: Should Man City starlet look to leave amid West Ham, Fulham transfer rumours?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany explores the situation surrounding the future of James McAtee, who has been linked with West Ham and Fulham ahead of the January transfer window.
Nov 19, 17:39
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on September 22, 2024
Erling Haaland: Why new contract for Man City star would be "important symbolically" for life beyond Pep Guardiola?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that it would be "important symbolically for life beyond Pep Guardiola" if Erling Haaland was to sign a contract extension at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 19, 17:25
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on October 5, 2024
Pep Guardiola keen to avoid what he 'hates with a passion' as Man City's international priority is made clear
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about what Pep Guardiola 'hates with a passion' and what the club's main priority is during the international break.
Nov 13, 07:20
 Pep Guardiola's future has been the subject of much speculation on November 12, 2024
When could Pep Guardiola's Man City future be announced? Is he tempted by Brazil, England jobs?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss when Pep Guardiola could make an announcement on his future at the club and how likely he is to take an international job amid links with Brazil and England.
Nov 13, 07:00
 Manchester City trail Liverpool by five points going into the November international break on November 12, 2024
Premier League title race: Man City told why Liverpool "deserve to be taken more seriously" than Arsenal
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss why the Citizens must take Liverpool 'more seriously' than Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Nov 12, 19:17
 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on November 9, 2024
Man City injury crisis "has been coming": Can Pep Guardiola enhance his legacy by 'fixing problems' after four defeats in a row?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss whether Pep Guardiola is facing his greatest challenge yet as Citizens manager, after losing four games in a row for the first time.
Nov 12, 18:55
 Ruben Amorim at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Could 'the next special one' Ruben Amorim be the 'antidote' Man United need to bring back glory days?
Ruben Amorim could be the "antidote" Manchester United need to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Nov 5, 15:40
 Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Liverpool's Arne Slot
Are Arsenal 'getting worse' as Liverpool relish Premier League title battle with Man City?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about where both Arsenal and Liverpool stand in the title race and who has the edge in their battle with Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
Nov 5, 12:54
 Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on November 1, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres: Can Man City quell threat of 'hottest striker in Europe' in Sporting Lisbon clash?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany discuss the threat of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and what challenges the Citizens could face against the Portuguese giants in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 12:30
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Why Pep Guardiola must be "adventurous", use three young guns to rectify Man City's aging midfield after Bournemouth beating
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess what went wrong for the Citizens in last weekend's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth, where the problems lie and how Pep Guardiola could rectify those issues going forward.
Nov 5, 12:00
 SM / EK BOU-MNC
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Why 'fearless' Cherries should not 'abandon their principles' in Premier League clash
Bournemouth 'should not abandon their principles' in Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City, Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 18:05
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