An expensive name to get on the back of your shirt, but speculation claims that Kyriakos Papadopoulos is close to signing on at Anfield.
Report: Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Paolo Cannavaro on City shortlist
Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini reportedly wants to sign either Kyriakos Papadopoulos of Schalke or Napoli captain Paolo Cannavaro after missing out on top defensive target Pepe.
Aug 13, 00:35
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring for Belgium
Preview:Belgium vs. France
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Belgium and France.
Aug 12, 16:23
 Manchester City players celebrate winning the Asia Cup on July 27, 2013
Team News: Alvaro Negredo, Fernandinho start for Manchester City against Arsenal
Alvaro Negredo and Fernandinho both start for Manchester City against Arsenal in Helsinki.
Aug 10, 13:42
 Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the action from Arsenal's pre-season friendly clash with Manchester City.
Aug 9, 00:03
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester United are favourites'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester United should be regarded as the favourites to win the Premier League title.
Aug 5, 14:46
 Vincent Kompany is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third against Newcastle on March 30, 2013
Vincent Kompany pleased with Manchester City signings
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes that the club has excelled itself in the transfer window this summer.
Aug 3, 11:31
 Manchester City's Edin Dzeko celebrates scoring his first goal with team mate Stevan Jovetic on July 31, 2013
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 2-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Bayern Munich's comeback victory against Manchester City in the Audi Cup final with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Aug 1, 18:00
 Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Team News: Stevan Jovetic starts for Manchester City
Stevan Jovetic is named in the Manchester City starting lineup for tonight's Audi Cup opener against AC Milan in Munich.
Jul 31, 15:49
 Vincent Kompany
Manchester City 'to rebuff Barcelona's advances for Vincent Kompany'
Manchester City will reportedly reject all offers from Barcelona for captain Vincent Kompany.
Jul 31, 08:27
 Manchester City's Edin Dzeko during the match against South China FC on July 24, 2013
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-0 Sunderland - as it happened
Look back at Manchester City's Barclays Asia Trophy final victory over Sunderland with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute text commentary.
Jul 27, 12:00
 Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany: 'We can be Premier League champions again'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester City can become Premier League champions again this season.
Jul 24, 10:29
 Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany praises Manuel Pellegrini
Vincent Kompany praises the "class" of new Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Jul 23, 22:59
 Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manchester City beaten again on pre-season tour
Manchester City are beaten again in their second pre-season match in South Africa, going down 2-1 against AmaZulu.
Jul 18, 20:21
 Manchester City's Micah Richards and SuperSport's Innocent Mdledle battle for the ball during their Nelson Mandela Football Invitational match on July 14, 2013
Manchester City come unstuck in South Africa
Premier League outfit Manchester City suffer a 2-0 defeat to Supersport United in their first match of pre-season.
Jul 14, 14:55
 Shakhtar Donetsk's Fernandinho in action on December 5, 2012
Team News: Fernandinho to make Manchester City debut
Fernandinho will make his debut for Manchester City in their pre-season clash with Supersport United on Sunday.
Jul 14, 12:45
 Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany: 'Nelson Mandela inspired me'
Vincent Kompany reveals that Nelson Mandela is one of his heroes as Manchester City begin their pre-season tour of South Africa.
Jul 11, 20:22
 Vincent Kompany is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third against Newcastle on March 30, 2013
Manchester City to hold pre-season party with fans
Manchester City will hold a pre-season party with thousands of their fans on August 8.
Jul 10, 11:59
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany eyes Manchester City silverware
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany claims the the club's only goal this season is to win silverware.
Jul 8, 21:01
 Vincent Kompany
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany hails Manuel Pellegrini's approach
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany praises the approach that new manager Manuel Pellegrini has taken with the team.
Jul 8, 20:53
 Pepe
Manchester City target Pepe, Vincent Kompany partnership
Manchester City Manuel Pellegrini wants Real Madrid defender Pepe to partner Vincent Kompany next season, according to reports.
Jun 28, 23:24
 Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere omits Gareth Bale from European dreamteam
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere selects two squads for a fantasy match between Europe and the Rest of the World.
Jun 28, 02:38
 Bayer Leverkusen's Stefan Kiessling on March 3, 2012
Five players Manchester City should sign
Sports Mole picks five players who could improve Manchester City's fortunes in both the Premier League and the Champions League.
Jun 24, 11:58
 Fernando Torres and Vincent Kompany battle for the ball on November 25, 2012
Vincent Kompany: 'Playing in the Premier League has helped Belgium'
Vincent Kompany believes that he and a handful of his Belgium teammates improve the national side by competing in the Premier League.
Jun 7, 17:10
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany denies Roberto Mancini grudge
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany denies that he had a bust-up with former manager Roberto Mancini.
Jun 6, 22:44
 Vincent Kompany is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's third against Newcastle on March 30, 2013
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City must spend'
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany admits that the club need to improve their squad this summer.
Jun 2, 12:37
 Belgium celebrate Christian Benteke's goal
Live Commentary: USA 2-4 Belgium - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of the international friendly success for Belgium against the USA in Cleveland, Ohio.
May 29, 23:30
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany dismisses exit speculation
Vincent Kompany says that he will not be leaving Manchester City this summer.
May 25, 18:26
 Manchester City's Carlos Tevez shows his frustration during the Manchester derby on December 9, 2012
Match Analysis: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City
Sports Mole dissects the post-season clash between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, which featured seven goals and a stoppage-time winner.
May 24, 03:16
 Edin Dzeko celebrates after scoring the opener against Norwich on December 29, 2012
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-4 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the post-season friendly between Chelsea and Manchester City in St Louis, Missouri.
May 24, 00:00
 Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Wigan on April 17, 2013
Metrolink tram service delete Roberto Mancini's voiceover
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has his voice recording from the city's tram service removed.
May 23, 11:42
 Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sports Mole readers' Premier League Team of the Season
The votes are in! Here is who the readers of Sports Mole voted to be in their Premier League Team of the Season.
May 22, 13:40
 Vincent Kompany
Report: Barcelona prioritise Vincent Kompany capture
Barcelona are reportedly preparing a £20m summer bid for Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany as they look to address their defensive frailties.
May 20, 22:40
 Wigan Athletic players celebrate on the pitch after beating Manchester City to win the FA Cup on May 11, 2013
Sports Mole goes behind the scenes with ESPN on FA Cup final day
Sports Mole takes a behind-the-scenes look with ESPN on FA Cup final day when Wigan Athletic won the trophy for the first time.
May 12, 14:25
 Wigan's Ben Watson celebrates scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final on May 11, 2013
Ben Watson wins Wigan Athletic the FA Cup
Ben Watson comes off the bench to win the FA Cup for Wigan Athletic at the expense of favourites Manchester City.
May 11, 18:09
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany pays tribute to Stiliyan Petrov following retirement announcement
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany sends his support to Aston Villa's Stiliyan Petrov following the Bulgarian's decision to retire from football.
May 9, 09:31
 West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates his penalty on November 24, 2012
Vincent Kompany: 'Romelu Lukaku can be a world beater'
Vincent Kompany says that Romelu Lukaku can be one of the best players in the world one day.
May 7, 07:01
 Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott fears England axe
Joleon Lescott admits that he may be forced to leave Manchester City to preserve his place in Roy Hodgson's plans for England.
Apr 28, 23:44
 Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure considering future
Kolo Toure says that he has not been offered a new deal at Manchester City and is now considering his future.
Apr 25, 04:43
 Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany focused on Manchester City future
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists that he sees his long-term future at the Etihad despite a disappointing campaign.
Apr 23, 01:40
 Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale scores his side's third goal in the match against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Manchester City
Sports Mole reviews Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 victory over Manchester City at White Hart Lane.
Apr 21, 14:44
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