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 Richard Dunne has his say on the ownership issues at Chelsea & Man Utd on September 16, 2024
'Chelsea just spent a billion' - Man United masterplan praised by Man City stalwart
Sports Mole speaks to Richard Dunne about what Manchester United and Chelsea's new ownership regimes need to do to reach the level of Manchester City.
Sep 16, 12:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 31, 2024
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'planning £300m spending spree' if Pep Guardiola departs next year
Manchester City could reportedly spend as much as £300m to strengthen their squad if current manager Pep Guardiola leaves the club next summer.
Sep 10, 13:08
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023
Ilkay Gundogan re-joins Man City: Five iconic moments that make midfielder a Citizens legend
Following confirmation of Ilkay Gundogan's return to Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out five iconic moments from the midfielder's illustrious career that make him a club legend.
Aug 23, 15:12
Manchester City's Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips on September 27, 2023
Man City transfer news and rumours: Eight players who could be sold or loaned out this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at eight players who could either be sold or loaned out by Manchester City in this summer's transfer window.
Jul 23, 23:05
Manchester City's Jack Grealish pictured during training on August 15, 2023
Manchester City's most expensive signings ever
Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Manchester City's illustrious history.
Jun 5, 19:18
Manchester City players celebrate lifting the Champions League trophy on June 10, 2023
Manchester City announce Premier League record revenue of £712.8m
Treble winners Manchester City release their annual report for the 2022-23 season, confirming a Premier League record revenue of £712.8m for the financial year.
Nov 15, 16:29
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak pictured in Mar 2019
Manchester City chairman has "blunt" and "strong views" on Premier League charges
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the Citizens are a "very well-run" club and vows to reveal his "blunt" and "strong views" on the Premier League charges against the club once the verdict has been published.
Jun 19, 11:52
Manchester City players celebrate lifting the Champions League trophy on June 10, 2023
Manchester City 2022-23 season review - star player, best moment, standout result
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Manchester City's historic treble-winning 2022-23 season.
Jun 12, 09:00
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano pictured on February 12, 2023
Manchester City CEO hits out at Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United over spending claims
Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano hits back at Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United amid suggestions that the Citizens are only successful due to the money spent on new signings.
May 19, 13:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on January 11, 2023
Pep Guardiola: 'I am fully convinced Manchester City are innocent'
Pep Guardiola insists he is "fully convinced" that Manchester City are "innocent" following the numerous financial charges imposed on the club by the Premier League.
Feb 10, 14:39
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City issue "surprised" response to financial charges by Premier League
Manchester City issue a statement expressing that they are "surprised" by the alleged financial breaches of Premier League rules.
Feb 6, 12:51
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City charged with over 100 alleged financial breaches by Premier League
Manchester City are charged by the Premier League with breaking more than 100 financial rules following a four-year investigation.
Feb 6, 11:43
Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Kylian Mbappe reacts on September 11, 2021
How Manchester City could line up with Kylian Mbappe
Sports Mole take a look at how Manchester City could line up if they manage to bring Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 26, 17:09
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe pictured on August 29, 2021
Manchester City 'preparing January move for Kylian Mbappe'
Manchester City prepare a January approach for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe, according to a report.
Sep 24, 18:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nedum Onuoha recalls earliest days of Man City takeover
The defender was an academy product with this week's Champions League finalists when Sheikh Mansour's takeover made them contenders for major honours.
May 28, 15:13
Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured in October 2020
Preview: Bristol City vs. Derby County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship fixture between Bristol City and Derby County, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Nov 19, 21:19
La Liga president Javier Tebas pictured in October 2019
La Liga chief Javier Tebas praises UEFA for banning Manchester City from Europe
Questions have been raised about the futures of City manager Pep Guardiola and club owner Sheikh Mansour.
Feb 14, 22:30
Liverpool owner John W Henry pictured in October 2015
Liverpool 'quietly on the market'
Liverpool owner John W Henry is ready to sell the club for £1.54bn, according to a report.
Nov 9, 09:22
Exasperated Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at a press conference on October 1, 2018
Guardiola 'trusts' Manchester City in defence of Financial Fair Play accusations
Guardiola was asked about the claims at a press conference to preview Wednesday's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Nov 6, 20:03
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City 'manipulated contracts to avoid FFP punishments'
Manchester City are alleged to have manipulated contracts with their sponsors in order to avoid falling foul of UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations.
Nov 5, 19:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sheikh Mansour: Much more to come from Manchester City
City have won seven major trophies including three Premier League titles in the 10 years since Mansour took over.
Sep 15, 14:49
Liverpool owner John W Henry pictured in October 2015
Liverpool owners 'turned down £2bn takeover bid'
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group reportedly turned down a world-record £2bn approach to buy the club from a cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour.
Aug 24, 10:10
Mikel Arteta pictured in late 2011
Report: Manchester City to stop Patrick Vieira, Mikel Arteta from joining Arsenal
Manchester City are reportedly planning to rebuff any attempts from Arsenal to appoint Patrick Vieira or Mikel Arteta as manager when Arsene Wenger departs the club.
Apr 29, 11:26
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Report: Pep Guardiola set to become best-paid manager in world
Pep Guardiola reportedly agrees a new £20m-per-year deal at Manchester City that will make him the world's best-paid manager.
Apr 8, 15:08
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola eager to make use of "better conditions" in Abu Dhabi
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City's upcoming training camp in Abu Dhabi will keep the players from "fighting the weather" and enable them to make use of "better conditions".
Mar 11, 20:00
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Ryan Shawcross hopes to see out career at Stoke City
Ryan Shawcross says that he hopes to see out his career at Stoke City and targets a European push with the Potters further down the line.
Dec 12, 14:33
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour 'made vow to sign Lionel Messi'
Former Manchester City striker Robinho claims that the club's owner Sheikh Mansour made a promise to sign Lionel Messi when taking over at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 16, 13:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Pablo Zabaleta 'preparing for Manchester City exit'
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta admits that his nine-year spell at the club is likely to come to an end when his contract expires this summer.
May 8, 14:03
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'I have more power than ever as manager'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down the prospect of wholesale changes to his squad this summer, but hints that he will be involved in any deals made.
Mar 17, 16:51
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City owners are happy'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that owner Sheikh Mansour is "happy" with the team's progress, but admits that his job will not be safe if results dry up.
Feb 28, 15:58
Kevin De Bruyne shares a joke with Pep Guardiola during a Manchester City training session on November 22, 2016
Manchester City squad to train in Abu Dhabi
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning to take his players on a trip to Abu Dhabi next week.
Feb 17, 17:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Agent: 'Pep Guardiola taking revenge on Yaya Toure'
Dimitri Seluk, the agent of Manchester City outcast Yaya Toure, accuses Pep Guardiola of making things personal after constantly overlooking the midfielder this term.
Oct 30, 20:33
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joe Hart: 'Manchester City must dominate English football'
Joe Hart believes that the pressure is on Manchester City to dominate English football for many years to come.
Oct 25, 09:23
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
English players at Sheikh Mansour's Manchester City: How have they fared?
Following Raheem Sterling's switch to Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how his fellow Englishmen have done at the Etihad Stadium since Sheikh Mansour's takeover.
Jul 16, 16:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Blackburn Rovers break transfer record for Chris Sutton
Twenty-one years ago today, Blackburn Rovers paid a record £5m to sign striker Chris Sutton from Norwich City.
Jul 15, 08:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: David Silva agrees Manchester City move
Five years ago today, Manchester City announced that they had reached an agreement to sign Valencia's Spain international David Silva.
Jun 30, 08:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Yaya Toure: 'I'll definitely stay at Manchester City'
Yaya Toure insists that he will stay at Manchester City and that the fans "don't have to be worried", despite reports linking the midfielder to Inter Milan.
Jun 1, 08:08
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sheikh Mansour persuades Yaya Toure to stay at Manchester City
Yaya Toure's agent confirms that the midfielder will stay at Manchester City next season after the club's owner told him that he is not for sale.
May 31, 05:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manchester City 'step up £25m Wilfried Bony pursuit'
Manchester City will bid £25m to try to secure the signature of Swansea's Wilfried Bony this month.
Jan 4, 08:34
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City117222213923
3Chelsea115422113819
4Arsenal115421812619
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest115421510519
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton115421915419
7Fulham115331613318
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
9Aston Villa115331717018
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1151523131016
11Brentford115152222016
12Bournemouth114341515015
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Leicester CityLeicester112451421-710
16Everton112451017-710
17Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
18Crystal Palace11146815-77
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves111371627-116
20Southampton11119721-144


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