Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim to Man City: Could Sporting Lisbon boss replace Pep Guardiola after Hugo Viana arrival?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about whether Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim would be the right man to succeed Pep Guardiola, should he decide to leave the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 09:30
 Txiki Begiristain has announced he will leave Manchester City on October 14, 2024
How "absolutely necessary" Hugo Viana qualities may benefit Man City ahead of Txiki Begiristain exit
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany lauds Txiki Begiristain as a "phenomenal" director of football and tells Sports Mole that his successor Hugo Viana will bring the required levels of energy and hunger to thrive in his new role at the club.
Oct 15, 08:30
Jack Grealish celebrates scoring for England on October 13, 2024
Jack Grealish: Why England and Man City are "more complete and whole" with "confident" attacker at his best
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany explains to Sports Mole why both the Citizens and England will become "more complete and whole" when Jack Grealish is performing at his best.
Oct 14, 16:25
England's interim head coach Lee Carsley pictured on October 13, 2024
Lee Carsley "spooked" by England criticism may scupper hopes of landing permanent job
Lee Carsley's "spooked" response to criticism and reluctance to reveal whether he wants the permanent England job could hinder his chances of succeeding Gareth Southgate, Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 14, 16:00
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City confirm when Hugo Viana will begin director of football role
Manchester City confirm that Sporting Lisbon's Hugo Viana will succeed Txiki Begiristain as the club's director of football.
Oct 12, 13:35
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring against Copenhagen on October 5, 2022
Manchester City vs. Copenhagen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Copenhagen.
Oct 12, 13:02
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City could confirm new arrival 'next week' with 'agreement completed'
Premier League champions Manchester City could announce a major arrival at the club as early as next week, according to a report.
Oct 11, 14:23
Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins on August 17, 2023 (IMAGO)
Friday's League of Ireland Premier predictions including Derry City vs. Bohemians
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's League of Ireland Premier fixtures, including Derry City vs. Bohemians.
Oct 11, 05:05
Germany duo Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala on September 10, 2024
Friday's Nations League predictions including Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Germany
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Germany.
Oct 11, 05:00
Romania head coach Mircea Lucescu on September 9, 2024
Preview:Cyprus vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Cyprus and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 18:25
Kosovo head coach Franco Foda on June 5, 2024
Preview:Lithuania vs. Kosovo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Lithuania and Kosovo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 18:15
Switzerland manager Murat Yakin pictured on September 5, 2024
Preview:Serbia vs. Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Serbia and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 18:02
Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on September 7, 2024
Spain lineup vs. Denmark: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with Denmark.
Oct 10, 13:50
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente on October 4, 2024
Preview:Spain vs. Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Spain and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 13:43
Brazil's Yan Couto on June 26, 2024
Man City transfer news: Yan Couto 'formally leaves' as Borussia Dortmund trigger €30m clause
Manchester City reportedly receive €30m (£25m) from the sale of defender Yan Couto as Borussia Dortmund's obligation-to-buy clause has been triggered.
Oct 10, 12:39
Portugal's Diogo Costa on July 5, 2024
Diogo Costa: Premier League club value Porto goalkeeper £25m below asking price?
Premier League champions Manchester City reportedly value goalkeeper Diogo Costa around £25m below Porto's asking price.
Oct 10, 12:15
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo on September 30, 2024
Antoine Semenyo: Three Premier League clubs 'scouting' Bournemouth star
Three Premier League clubs step up their interest in Bournemouth's in-form attacker Antoine Semenyo, according to a report.
Oct 10, 11:54
Germany's Kai Havertz celebrates with Jonathan Tah and Jamal Musiala on September 7, 2024
Real Madrid 'meddle' with Bayern Munich, Barcelona's pursuit of in-demand German
Real Madrid are reportedly set to rival clubs including Bayern Munich and Barcelona for the signature of a 28-year-old Germany international who is out of contract in June 2025.
Oct 10, 11:33
England manager Lee Carsley pictured in August 2024
Thursday's Nations League predictions including England vs. Greece
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including England vs. Greece.
Oct 10, 05:00
AC Milan's Theo Hernandez celebrates on September 27, 2024
"No negotiations": Theo Hernandez future addressed by agent amid Man City, Chelsea links
The agent of in-demand AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez, who has been linked with the likes of Man City and Chelsea, delivers an update on the future of his client.
Oct 9, 23:05
Arsenal's Ben White, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba pictured on August 17, 2024
Real Madrid 'make contact' with Arsenal star identified as 'top priority' transfer target
Real Madrid reportedly make contact with the entourage of a star Arsenal player who has been identified as a 'top priority' transfer target by the Spanish giants.
Oct 9, 22:43
Sheffield United's George Baldock on April 10, 2023
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies aged 31
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock dies at the age of 31, Super League Greece has announced.
Oct 9, 22:22
Spain's Martin Zubimendi pictured at a press conference on October 9, 2024
Man City transfer news: Martin Zubimendi responds to January rumours after rejecting Liverpool
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who rejected the chance to join Liverpool in the summer, responds to speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City in January.
Oct 9, 18:11
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain pictured on February 19, 2020
Man City identify 'favourite candidate' to replace key figure 'leaving' at end of season
Manchester City identify their 'favourite candidate' to replace director of football Txiki Begiristain, according to a report.
Oct 9, 17:45
Pogba Provisionally Suspended For Anti-Doping Offence on October 5, 2024
Paul Pogba 'in advanced talks' with European club, could reunite with ex-Man United man
A European club are reportedly in advanced talks over the January signing of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Oct 9, 17:23
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard pictured on August 31, 2024
Martin Odegaard injury update: When could Arsenal captain return to action?
Arsenal supporters receive a positive update regarding the fitness of club captain Martin Odegaard, who has missed the last seven matches with a knee ligament injury.
Oct 9, 17:02
 Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City remains uncertain on October 9, 2024
Pep Guardiola: Man City manager could announce decision on future "next month"
An announcement on the future of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could be made "next month", Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 9, 16:35
Turkey's Kerem Akturkoglu celebrates with teammate Can Kahveci on September 9, 2024
Preview:Turkey vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Turkey and Montenegro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 11:39
Craig Bellamy, Wales head coach: Wednesday July 10, 2024
Preview:Iceland vs. Wales - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Iceland and Wales, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 9, 11:26
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on April 16, 2024 [IMAGO]
Senior Man City figure set for surprise exit after Premier League legal battle victory?
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain is expected to leave the club at the end of this season, according to a report.
Oct 8, 17:39
 Manchester City's Rico Lewis has been called up for England's UEFA Nation's League fixtures on October 8, 2024
Rico Lewis: Analysing why Man City's "special talent" can finally be England's left-back solution
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on whether Rico Lewis is capable of solving England's left-back conundrum under interim boss Lee Carsley.
Oct 8, 16:59
 Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League is ongoing on October 8, 2024
'It's silly, naive to think Man City are the big bad evil': Premier League legal battle assessed
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that it is "silly" and "naive" for people to think that the Citizens "are the big bad evil" amidst the club's ongoing legal battles with the Premier League.
Oct 8, 16:36
Premier League CEO Richard Masters pictured on April 26, 2024
Premier League 'rejects' Man City's accusation it "misled" clubs after Associated Party Transactions ruling
The Premier League reportedly rejects Manchester City's accusations that they "misled" the other 19 English top-flight clubs over Monday's ruling on Associated Party Transactions (APT) rules.
Oct 8, 16:09
Arsenal's Kai Havertz pictured on September 22, 2024
Kai Havertz injury: Germany confirm Arsenal forward left out of 23-man Nations League squad
Germany name their 23-man squad for two upcoming international matches in the UEFA Nations League, but Arsenal's Kai Havertz is not included due to injury.
Oct 6, 13:02
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring his first goal on October 5, 2024
Man City 3-2 Fulham: Citizens extend English football record, equal club record in Etihad win
Manchester City set two new records, extending one and equalling another, after beating Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Oct 5, 17:07
Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes on September 28, 2024
Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle star 'not interested' in Man City transfer due to 'two factors'
Manchester City reportedly suffer a transfer blow in their pursuit of Newcastle United and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.
Oct 4, 16:40
Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho on October 3, 2024
Jose Mourinho to Everton: Ex-Chelsea boss 'a strong option' to replace Sean Dyche
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho emerges as 'a strong option' to replace Sean Dyche as Everton manager, according to a report.
Oct 4, 15:23
Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro on September 22, 2024
Joao Pedro injury: Fabian Hurzeler confirms "positive and negative" Brighton news for Tottenham clash
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler delivers a "positive and negative" injury update on his first-team squad ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 4, 14:38
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