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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fdavid-wagner.jpg "David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017")
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full preview of table-topping Manchester City's Premier League trip to face Huddersfield Town.Nov 24, 22:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fnicolas-otamendi.jpg "Nicolas Otamendi in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Nicolas Otamendi: 'Manchester City can cope without John Stones'
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi insists that his side can cope at the back without fellow centre-back John Stones.Nov 23, 17:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F46%2Fjohn-stones.jpg "John Stones comes off injured during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017")
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City must react to injuries'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that the hamstring injury sustained by John Stones will provide a major test to their title credentials.Nov 20, 15:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Dermot Gallagher defends referee over failure to send off Vincent Kompany
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher defends the decision of the referee to not send off Vincent Kompany in Manchester City's win over Leicester City.Nov 20, 11:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Ffabian-delph_1.jpg "Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017")
Kevin De Bruyne hails "outstanding" Fabian Delph
Manchester City playmaker hails the performance of makeshift full-back Fabian Delph for the way he marshalled Riyad Mahrez against Leicester City.Nov 19, 21:27
Vincent Kompany: 'John Stones can return stronger'
Vincent Kompany expects "outstanding" Manchester City teammate John Stones to return from his hamstring injury layoff in a stronger state.Nov 19, 19:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Claude Puel: 'Vincent Kompany should have been shown red card'
Claude Puel believes that referee Graham Scott's decision not to show Vincent Kompany a red card two minutes into the match cost Leicester City against Manchester City.Nov 18, 22:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F46%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017")
Manchester City coast to win over Leicester City to extend lead in table
Manchester City move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.Nov 18, 16:54
Team News: Vincent Kompany returns to Manchester City XI for Leicester City trip
Vincent Kompany returns to Manchester City's first XI for this afternoon's Premier League game against Leicester City.Nov 18, 14:04
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 over Leicester City.Nov 18, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017")
Preview:Leicester City vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium between Leicester City and Manchester City.Nov 17, 15:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Farsene-wenger-pep-guardiola.jpg "Arsenal's Arsene Wenger offers a hand to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola following the FA Cup semi-final on April 23, 2017")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 3, 14:00
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between leaders Manchester City and Arsenal, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.Nov 3, 11:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fvincent-kompany.jpg "City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017")
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City cannot rely on John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi'
Pep Guardiola claims that it is "impossible" to continue fielding John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi week in, week out and hopes to have Vincent Kompany back soon.Oct 28, 09:32
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany still 10 days away'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that defender Vincent Kompany is still not in contention for a return to the first-team squad.Oct 27, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fphil-jones-tom-davies.jpg "Phil Jones and young Tom Davies in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on September 17, 2017")
Phil Jones to sign new £150,000-a-week deal at Manchester United?
A report claims that Phil Jones will be made one of the highest-paid defenders in the Premier League when committing his long-term future to Manchester United.Oct 15, 18:09
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany is doing much better'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Vincent Kompany is making progress as the defender continues to recover from a calf injury.Oct 13, 16:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmanchester-city-general-etihad-stadium.JPG "A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 12, 13:24
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Roberto Martinez: 'No disagreement with Manchester City over Vincent Kompany'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez denies having a disagreement with Manchester City after confirming that he will be without Vincent Kompany for this week's qualifiers.Oct 2, 16:47
Vincent Kompany reveals international retirement plans
Vincent Kompany says that he intends to retire from international duty with Belgium next year in the hope of prolonging his Manchester City career.Oct 1, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Players fight after Sergio Aguero is sent off during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Sep 29, 16:44
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany will not play for Belgium'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Vincent Kompany will play no part for Belgium in their remaining World Cup qualifiers, despite being named in their squad.Sep 29, 13:08
Vincent Kompany named in Belgium squad for World Cup qualifiers
Vincent Kompany is in contention to feature in Belgium's games against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Cyprus next week, despite being sidelined for the past month through injury.Sep 29, 11:50
Manchester City confirm Benjamin Mendy knee ligament damage
Manchester City confirm that full-back Benjamin Mendy ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last weekend and is facing a spell on the sidelines.Sep 28, 18:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Fjohn-stones.jpg "John Stones in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on April 5, 2017")
Manchester City's John Stones: 'Rate me as a defender'
Manchester City's John Stones says that he wants to be regarded as a defender, rather than "a ball player".Sep 25, 10:55
Manchester City handed Vincent Kompany, Ilkay Gundogan boost
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects to have Vincent Kompany to call upon against Crystal Palace this weekend, while Ilkay Gundogan may also be involved.Sep 22, 15:56
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany back in training'
Vincent Kompany is back in training for Manchester City after shaking off a calf injury, club boss Pep Guardiola confirms.Sep 15, 16:36
Preview:Watford vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Watford and Manchester City at Vicarage Road.Sep 15, 10:38
Pep Guardiola 'considering Vincent Kompany future'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly considering Vincent Kompany's future after being left furious at the centre-back following his latest injury setback.Sep 10, 21:06
Report: Manchester City keen on Tottenham Hotspur star Toby Alderweireld
Manchester City are reportedly monitoring Toby Alderweireld's contract situation at Tottenham Hotspur with a possible view to a future move.Sep 10, 11:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Team News: Philippe Coutinho out, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on bench for Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho misses out on Liverpool's trip to Manchester City, while new signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is named on the bench.Sep 9, 10:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjordan-henderson.jpg "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017")
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.Sep 8, 14:44
Vincent Kompany ruled out of Liverpool match
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that a calf problem will keep club captain Vincent Kompany out of Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.Sep 8, 13:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdavid-silva-jordan-henderson.jpg "David Silva goes up against Jordan Henderson during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on December 31, 2016")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium.Sep 7, 14:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fstefano-okaka.jpg "Stefano Okaka scores the opener during the Premier League game between Watford and Liverpool on August 12, 2017")
Joleon Lescott: 'Liverpool defence better than Manchester City's'
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott insists that the Citizens currently have a weaker defence than weekend opponents Liverpool.Sep 6, 18:14
Ryan Giggs backs Manchester clubs to challenge for Premier League title
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes that the Premier League title race will be between his former club, Manchester City and Liverpool this season.Sep 2, 20:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fraheem-sterling.jpg "Raheem Sterling nets a last-minute winner during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Manchester City on August 26, 2017")
Vincent Kompany: 'Bournemouth made life tough for Manchester City'
Vincent Kompany insists that Manchester City "deserved" their late winner against Bournemouth as they "played well" at the Vitality Stadium.Aug 26, 21:20
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City can learn from Manchester United'
Vincent Kompany intends to help bring through Manchester City's younger players, as he targets a decade of dominance for the Citizens.Aug 20, 08:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker in action during the North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Team News: Kyle Walker, Danilo start for City
Kyle Walker and Danilo make their competitive debuts for Manchester City.Aug 12, 15:34
Ryan Giggs: 'Manchester City will be team to beat in the Premier League'
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes that Manchester City will be the team to beat in the Premier League this season.Aug 1, 11:44
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