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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
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 4, 2024
Man City out to break positive club record in Pep Guardiola's milestone match against Leicester
Manchester City will have the opportunity to break a club record when Pep Guardiola reaches a significant milestone in Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Dec 28, 13:22
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite reacts on April 21, 2024
Manchester United transfer update: Ruben Amorim 'battles against Manchester City, Liverpool' for Premier League defender
Manchester United reportedly face a battle to sign a key £75m defender, with Manchester City and Liverpool both holding an interest in the Premier League player's signature.
Dec 27, 23:36
Everton manager Sean Dyche reacts on August 31, 2024
Preview: Everton vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Everton and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 18:56
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 7, 2024
Man City 'could trigger midfielder's release clause' as Pep Guardiola sets out plans for January market
Manchester City are reportedly considering triggering the release clause of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January.
Dec 27, 18:10
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling and Fernandinho celebrate against Leicester City on December 26, 2021
Leicester City vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Leicester City and Manchester City.
Dec 27, 13:48
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Leicester : Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Kevin De Bruyne returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Dec 27, 13:22
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on December 21, 2024
Preview: Leicester City vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester City and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 27, 13:04
Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024
Man City injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Leicester: Walker, Ake, Grealish
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City on Sunday.
Dec 27, 11:00
Curtis Jones celebrates scoring for Liverpool on December 26, 2024
Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Arne Slot's side take another stride towards title
Liverpool move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a come-from-behind 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City.
Dec 26, 22:05
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on December 26, 2024
Man City 1-1 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland misses penalty
Manchester City's alarming Premier League plight continues as Everton hold the champions to a 1-1 stalemate at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 26, 14:33
Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: Does Messi, Ronaldo, Pele or someone else take the crown as the best footballer ever?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Dec 25, 18:16
Volley collage
Greatest volleys in Premier League history ranked - does Rooney, Van Persie, Scholes or Yeboah take top spot?
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 volleys in Premier League history.
Dec 25, 07:06
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
Erling Haaland of Manchester City during his side's match against Aston Villa, on December 21, 2024
Erling Haaland transfer latest: Manchester City update as striker 'lays groundwork for exit', Pep Guardiola defends star
Erling Haaland is laying the groundwork to leave Manchester City, with the striker moaning at his side's form this season, according to a report.
Dec 24, 22:51
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in action in August 2024.
Manchester City transfer latest: Real Madrid star 'rejected summer move' to Pep Guardiola, Premier League
Manchester City's latest rejection is revealed as a Real Madrid star is said to have turned down a move to the Premier League champions.
Dec 24, 21:47
Gvardiol of Manchester City dejected  on December 15, 2024
Preview: Manchester City vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 24, 16:04
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with Kevin De Bruyne on November 23, 2024
Man City lineup vs. Everton: Predicted XI for Premier League Boxing Day clash
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Premier League clash with Everton on Boxing Day.
Dec 24, 16:03
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
Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in action on December 17, 2024
Man City identify Serie A goalkeeper as 'potential Ederson replacement' ahead of next summer's rebuild
Manchester City reportedly identify a Serie A goalkeeper as a replacement for Ederson, but the potential transfer fee may prove to be a stumbling block in any possible deal.
Dec 23, 20:09
Manchester City's Ruben Dias pictured on December 11, 2024
Man City injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Everton: Rodri, Ruben Dias latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton on Boxing Day.
Dec 23, 08:42
Mohammed Kudus of West Ham United celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Tottenham Hotspur, on October 19, 2024
Manchester City transfer latest: Update on Premier League target as Pep Guardiola looks to beat Liverpool, Arsenal to signing
Manchester City will reportedly look to sign a star Premier League attacker for £80m from under the noses of their rivals in a bid to rejuvenate the faltering champions.
Dec 22, 23:58
 on December 15, 2024
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool: Arne Slot to beat Ange Postecoglou, maintain Premier League title race lead
Arne Slot must take advantage of the weaknesses of Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday to maintain their lead in the Premier League title race.
Dec 22, 07:00
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in October 2024.
Arsenal, Man United given Leroy Sane transfer answer as Bayern winger confirms contract stance
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane confirms that he wants to stay at the Allianz Arena despite links with a move to either Arsenal or Chelsea.
Dec 21, 23:39
Gvardiol of Manchester City dejected  on December 15, 2024
Unprecedented! Staggering stat emerges showcasing depth of Man City capitulation
Aston Villa handed Manchester City a 2-1 defeat on Saturday, adding to the woes of Pep Guardiola's side, who have now endured nine losses in their last 12 matches.
Dec 21, 15:54
Aston Villa celebrate scoring a goal against Manchester City in December 2024.
Aston Villa 2-1 Man City: Unai Emery claims his side 'chose domination' to outclass Pep Guardiola's side
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery suggests his he and his players had the choice of how they wanted to outclass Manchester City on Saturday, prevailing 2-1 in the Premier League.
Dec 21, 15:26
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola on December 21, 2024
Aston Villa 2-1 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as the Premier League champions lose again
Manchester City's horror run of form continues as they suffer a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 21, 14:30
pep guardiola of Manchester city on December 15, 2024
Date with destiny! Pep Guardiola reveals expected timeline for Man City charges verdict
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that a decision on the club's alleged financial misconduct charges could be announced as early as February.
Dec 21, 13:52
Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi reacts on August 18, 2024
Martin Zubimendi reveals "selfish" truth behind decision to reject Liverpool transfer
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi reveals the reason behind his decision to turn down a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
Dec 21, 12:53
Manchester City's Oscar Bobb in action on August 10, 2024
Man City's Oscar Bobb reveals potential return date following serious leg injury
Manchester City attacker Oscar Bobb reveals a potential recovery timeline after spending five months out with a leg injury.
Dec 21, 11:57
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Man City team news: How many changes has Pep Guardiola made after Man United defeat?
Aston Villa and Manchester City announce their first XIs for Saturday's Premier League game in the West Midlands.
Dec 21, 11:15
Kasey Keller/Ange Postecoglou SM exclusive
Tottenham vs. Liverpool: Could Ange Postecoglou resign if fans repeat Man City reaction?
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Kasey Keller tells Sports Mole that he does not expect Ange Postecoglou to walk away from Spurs despite negative fan reactions.
Dec 21, 10:28
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 4, 2024
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss admits defeat in Premier League title race without new transfers
Pep Guardiola admits that Manchester City will not win the Premier League title unless he is given new players to compete with Liverpool and Chelsea.
Dec 21, 00:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Pep Guardiola succession plan in tatters as 42-year-old rules himself out of Man City job
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta effectively rules out replacing his former mentor Pep Guardiola at Manchester City when the latter leaves the Etihad.
Dec 20, 18:09
Manchester City's Ruben Dias pictured on December 11, 2024
Man City games Ruben Dias could miss as Pep Guardiola confirms crushing injury blow
Sports Mole looks at which Manchester City matches Ruben Dias will miss as Pep Guardiola confirms a new injury for the Portuguese centre-back.
Dec 20, 17:47
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City transfer news: Kevin De Bruyne has 'two options' ahead of contract expiry
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne reportedly has two options regarding his future ahead of his contract expiring at the conclusion of the season.
Dec 19, 18:51
Manchester City's Jack Grealish on the bench during his side's match against Luton Town, on April 13, 2024
Manchester City lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Dec 19, 14:46
 Charles Watts believes Arsenal need an 'x-factor' forward on December 12, 2024
Gabriel Jesus: Has Mikel Arteta found Arsenal's "spark" for Premier League title race?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners could still do with an attacking reinforcement in January despite Gabriel Jesus's recent hat-trick.
Dec 19, 14:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on December 11, 2024
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 14:20
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


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