Jose Mourinho watches on during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho sets sights on second place
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits that he was never concerned about spoiling Manchester City's title celebrations in the local derby.
Apr 7, 19:02
Manchester United's Chris Smalling scores against Manchester City on April 7, 2018
Manchester United's Chris Smalling: 'We deserved to beat Manchester City'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling insists that his side were good value for their 3-2 victory over Manchester City.
Apr 7, 18:50
Manchester United's Chris Smalling scores against Manchester City on April 7, 2018
Manchester United comeback puts Manchester City title celebrations on hold
Manchester City miss out on the chance of securing the Premier League title in a record time as they lose 3-2 to rivals Manchester United.
Apr 7, 18:23
Paul Pogba scores during the game between Manchester City and Manchester United on April 7, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Man City's 3-2 defeat to Man United, as the Red Devils recovered from two down to claim all three points.
Apr 7, 15:29
Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku celebrate with each other during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Manchester derby clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 6, 18:00
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Manchester United
Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby clash at the Etihad Stadium, Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City may line up against Manchester United.
Apr 6, 15:00
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Premier League title is priority'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists that the Premier League is his side's priority after a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League.
Apr 6, 09:57
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling on Manchester City bench for Liverpool game
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is only named on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League quarter-final tie with Liverpool.
Apr 4, 17:38
Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Ahead of the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield, Sports Mole looks at who would make it into a combined XI.
Apr 4, 06:00
Dejan Lovren and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Preview:Liverpool vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final first-leg tie between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Apr 3, 11:00
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany targets title triumph against Manchester United
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City will continue to "take it game by game" after moving to within one win of a third Premier League title success in six years.
Mar 31, 19:25
Stefan de Vrij during the Serie A match between Bologna and Lazio on October 25, 2017
Liverpool, Manchester United 'miss out on Stefan de Vrij'
Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij - who has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City - reportedly agrees to join Inter Milan.
Mar 26, 08:43
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones unhappy with lack of game time
Manchester City defender John Stones admits that he has found it "difficult" to have fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 25, 21:58
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen catches Mario Gotze in the face during their Champions League Group H clash with Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Jan Vertonghen: 'Belgium aiming for World Cup semi-finals'
Belgium centre-back Jan Vertonghen reveals that his side are aiming to reach at least the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup in Russia.
Mar 25, 18:51
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester United fans will cheer for City in Champions League'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester City will have the backing of some Manchester United fans when they play Liverpool in the Champions League next month.
Mar 24, 16:30
Manchester City players celebrate winning the EFL Cup on February 25, 2018
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City players must stay hungry'
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City can dominate for years to come if he and his teammates continue to show the hunger to succeed.
Mar 18, 15:28
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Three areas that Manchester City could strengthen in the summer
Manchester City were confirmed as this season's Premier League champions at the weekend, but which areas of his squad could Pep Guardiola strengthen during the summer.
Mar 16, 11:05
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City not getting ahead of themselves'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that everyone needs to 'steady on' about the club winning the Premier League against Manchester United.
Mar 12, 22:29
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus start for Manchester City
Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus both return to the Manchester City starting lineup for the Premier League fixture at Stoke City.
Mar 12, 19:02
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City's John Stones: 'We were below par against Basel'
Manchester City defender John Stones expresses his frustration about Manchester City's performance against Basel.
Mar 8, 15:23
John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'I have no doubts over John Stones'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes John Stones as an "extraordinary player", despite opting against playing the defender in City's most recent fixtures.
Mar 6, 16:29
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata misses out for Chelsea against Manchester City
Alvaro Morata is dropped to the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash with champions-elect Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 4, 15:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive how Bernardo Silva's rapid second-half goal earned Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Etihad.
Mar 4, 15:00
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Pep Guardiola deserves more credit'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that Pep Guardiola 'deserves more credit' for the work he has done since arriving at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 3, 12:39
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Merciless Manchester City cruise past Arsenal
Manchester City score three unanswered first-half goals to cruise to a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, restoring their 16-point lead at the top.
Mar 1, 21:35
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany: 'Arsenal game is hardest of the season'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says that tonight's Premier League match against Arsenal will be the "hardest game of the season".
Mar 1, 11:59
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany hails EFL Cup final goal as an "unbelievable experience"
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany describes his goal in the EFL Cup final as an "unbelievable experience".
Feb 27, 12:39
Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City in action during his side's Champions League clash with Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan: 'No time to enjoy EFL Cup final win'
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits that he and the rest of the team have not had time to celebrate winning the EFL Cup.
Feb 26, 20:22
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Dermot Gallagher: 'No issues with second Manchester City goal in EFL Cup final'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher dismisses claims by Arsene Wenger that Manchester City's second goal in the EFL Cup final should have been disallowed.
Feb 26, 19:14
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere hits out at EFL Cup final referee
Midfielder Jack Wilshere claims that Arsenal were on the wrong end of three important refereeing decisions in the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final.
Feb 26, 18:54
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Salford City have never played as badly as Arsenal'
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville claims that Salford City - which he co-owns - have never performed as badly as Arsenal did in Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 26, 15:42
Paul Merson in action for Arsenal
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal players to blame'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson insists that the players - and not head coach Arsene Wenger - should take the blame for Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Feb 26, 12:46
Paul Merson in action for Arsenal
Paul Merson blasts Arsenal following EFL Cup defeat
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson accuses the Gunners of treating Sunday's EFL Cup final against Manchester City as "a testimonial".
Feb 26, 12:07
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City's "outstanding" second-half display
Pep Guardiola admits that it was "important" Manchester City got the better of Arsenal to win the EFL Cup and now hopes to add two more trophies to the collection.
Feb 25, 20:23
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne calls on Manchester City to 'maintain focus'
Kevin De Bruyne talks up the potential of Manchester City to dominate at home and abroad after winning their first piece of silverware under Pep Guardiola.
Feb 25, 20:11
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: 'Manchester City deserved to win'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger concedes that his side were second best in their EFL Cup final meeting with Manchester City, and turns attention back to the Premier League.
Feb 25, 20:00
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Gary Neville blasts "pathetic" Arsenal in EFL Cup final
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville lays into Arsenal during Sunday's EFL Cup final between the Gunners and Manchester City.
Feb 25, 19:01
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany delighted with Wembley success
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany reveals his delight as Pep Guardiola's side overcome Arsenal to win the EFL Cup at Wembley.
Feb 25, 18:48
Sergio Aguero celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Manchester City comfortably beat Arsenal to win EFL Cup for fifth time
Manchester City beat Arsenal 3-0 in the EFL Cup final to win the competition for a fifth time, thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva.
Feb 25, 18:24
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 3-0 win over Arsenal, as the Citizens lifted the EFL Cup for a fifth time.
Feb 25, 15:30
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