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, 17:00
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, 17:35
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, 17:59
'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, 17:36
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, 17:40
Preview: Manchester City vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 3, 13:04
Man City vs. Fulham: Pep Guardiola told how Cottagers are 'more than capable' of exposing long-term 'weakness'
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Fulham are 'more than capable' of exposing a long-term 'weakness' of the Citizens in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 3, 12:49
Samuele Ricci to Man City: Expert explains why £30m January transfer is "sensible" amid Rodri blow
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he can envisage the Citizens signing a £30m midfielder in January if they decide to recruit a replacement for injured star Rodri.
Oct 2, 23:00
'Phil Foden is absolutely essential': Man City expert says Citizens are 'crying out for his spark'
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about the importance of Phil Foden and why his role in Pep Guardiola's side is "absolutely essential" if they are to fight on all fronts once again this season.
Oct 2, 17:10
James McAtee: Man City expert reveals why 'patience is a virtue' for "brilliant" academy star
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that academy star James McAtee will need to be patient if he wishes to establish himself as a first-team player under Pep Guardiola.
Oct 2, 16:50
Rodri injury: Pep Guardiola confirms January transfer talks after confirming season-ending blow
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that star midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury and refuses to rule out signing a replacement in January.
Sep 27, 14:16
'Newcastle will give them a battle': Man City expert praises Isak, Gordon, Guimaraes ahead of Premier League clash
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that the reigning Premier League champions will have their mettle tested during a "battle" with Newcastle United on Saturday.
Sep 26, 13:32
Man City confirm Rodri injury blow with official statement
Manchester City confirm that Rodri has suffered knee ligament damage after seeing a specialist in Barcelona this week.
Sep 25, 10:38
Rodri injury: Pep Guardiola gives concerning update on 'irreplaceable' Man City midfielder
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a concerning update on "irreplaceable" midfielder Rodri, who is facing a lengthy period on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Sep 25, 07:45
'He gets compared to Jorginho': Man City expert names four academy stars who could play vs. Watford
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole which academy stars, including one compared to Jorginho, could play for Pep Guardiola's senior side in Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Watford.
Sep 23, 21:45
'Rodri injury could be a season-changing blow': Man City expert 'nervous' amid midfielder concern
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Rodri's knee injury sustained in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday "could be a season-changing blow" for Pep Guardiola's side.
Sep 23, 18:40
'Bernardo Silva dig is music to my ears': Man City expert questions Arsenal's cautious Premier League title approach
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about Bernardo Silva's critical comments on Arsenal's cautious approach to Sunday's 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
Sep 23, 16:20
'Disappointed by Man City and Pep': Guardiola 'flaws' discussed by City expert after Arsenal draw
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he was "disappointed" with Pep Guardiola's "conservative" second-half approach to the Citizens' 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal.
Sep 23, 16:00
'Arsenal's defence is sharper than Man City's attack': City expert assesses Premier League showdown
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Sunday's Premier League clash between Pep Guardiola's side and Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.
Sep 20, 12:12
Man City 115 charges: Citizens 'could' be expelled from all competitions if found guilty
Manchester City are reportedly in danger of being expelled from multiple competitions, including the Premier League, if they are found guilty of breaching financial rules.
Sep 19, 17:42
'They could drop points' - Man City expert predicts "really difficult game" against Inter Milan
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany reveals to Sports Mole why he can see the Citizens dropping points in their opening Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday.
Sep 17, 18:40
'That's the bigger fear': Could 'frustrating' Liverpool losses impact future of key trio?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany suggests to Sports Mole that "a few frustrating defeats" for Liverpool could have an impact on the futures of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold following their 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Sep 17, 17:02
'Haaland is not irreplaceable' - Pep Guardiola told four best backup options for in-form Man City striker
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about who could provide backup to in-form striker Erling Haaland if he were to be rested or ruled out through injury.
Sep 17, 14:00
'Even Shearer would say he's better than him' - Where does Haaland rank among Premier League's best strikers?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that Erling Haaland can be considered as "the greatest Premier League striker" if he continues to bang in the goals for the Citizens for "another few years".
Sep 17, 13:55
'It's beneficial for Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd for Man City to look bad': City expert reacts to 115 charges hearing
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany admits to Sports Mole that it is beneficial for Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United for the Citizens to "look bad" amidst the 115 charges against them.
Sep 17, 10:50
Guardiola contract: Man City expert optimistic Pep will not be next England manager
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on whether he feels Pep Guardola will remain at the Etihad Stadium past the end of this season.
Sep 14, 10:00
Can Foden succeed De Bruyne? Man City expert debates qualities of two star playmakers
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on whether Phil Foden is capable of being the long-term successor to Kevin De Bruyne.
Sep 14, 09:37
Guardiola quote: Man City expert claims "it was an honest statement"
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Pep Guardiola's suggestion that the 2024-25 pre-season only concluded after three Premier League games.
Sep 13, 17:59
Nathan Ake injury: How many games will Man City defender miss?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals how many games defender Nathan Ake is set to be sidelined for after he sustained a serious muscle injury on international duty with the Netherlands.
Sep 13, 14:14
Lewis at left-back? Walker returns? Rodri benched? Predicted Man City lineup vs. Brentford
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Sep 12, 22:16
Kevin De Bruyne outburst: Has moody Man City star been treated unfairly?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that he sympathises with Kevin De Bruyne after he vented his anger towards his Belgium teammates over the international break.
Sep 12, 16:00
Nathan Ake injury: "A lot of pressure on Gvardiol", Man City expert tells Sports Mole
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany shares his views to Sports Mole on Nathan Ake's injury and how his expected absence "puts a lot of pressure" on Josko Gvardiol heading into a busy fixture schedule.
Sep 12, 15:50
