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A familiar injury story has emerged for Manchester City

Before Manchester City beat Sunderland 3-nil at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, a surprise selection emerged when the teamsheets were released. John Stones wasn’t among the City substitutes for Saturday’s match.

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Manchester City Are Planning To Move In For This Chelsea Winger: One For The Future?

In a recent report, journalist James Holland revealed that Manchester City are planning to move in for Chelsea winger Estevao. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian giants are eager to get a deal done for the Brazilian wide player next year.

Soccer News / HITC / December 7

Phil Jones names the player behind Jack Grealish ending up at Everton

Jack Grealish has been getting a lot of attention lately, thanks to his late goal against Bournemouth on Tuesday night. It was only his second strike of the 2025/26 season, but like his first, it came at a key moment for Everton.

Manchester City News / NBC Sports / December 6

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Pep Guardiola News / Caught Offside / December 6

Pep Guardiola makes title race prediction as Man City close the gap

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to Arsenal dropping points in the Premier League title race today with their 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Manchester City News / NBC Sports / December 6

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Manchester City News / ESPN / December 6

City reduce title deficit after Sunderland victory

Manchester City closed the gap to Arsenal at the top of the table to two points by beating Sunderland 3-0.

Ruben Dias News / NBC Sports / December 6

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Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Pep Guardiola happy with the progress of his Man City team but they need to go up a gear

Manchester City continued their rebuild during the summer transfer window. Entering the 25/26 season it was obvious that it would take time for this City team to come together.

Pep Guardiola News / Esteemed Kompany / December 5

Pep Guardiola’s hands are all over the improvement of a Manchester City midfielder

Nico has risen from a fringe player learning his way at Manchester City to become an integral component of Pep Guardiola’s side this season. Nico’s rise has been fascinating to watch unfold.

Antoine Semenyo News / The 4th Official / December 5

Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Bournemouth Winger: Good Choice For Pep?

Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, journalist Pete O’Rourke claimed that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. O’Rourke said, “Yeah, well look, right now Semenyo is probably going to be the most talked about player in the January window.

Pep Guardiola News / Esteemed Kompany / December 5

A key Manchester City player has been ruled out of yet another match

Rodri hasn’t played for Manchester City since their 3-1 win over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium at the beginning of November. He has missed City’s past six matches as he continues his bid to return to full fitness.

Manchester City News / Caught Offside / December 5

Defender confirms he rejected Man City move to join Arsenal

Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has lifted the lid on one of the most dramatic transfer twists of his career, revealing that he abandoned a near-completed move to Manchester City to sign for Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal back in 2008.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / December 4

Manchester City will be better when Rodri returns but he can’t be expected to solve everything instantly

There is no doubt that when Rodri is fully fit that Manchester City are an infinitely better team. With Rodri on the pitch, there is a calmness to Pep Guardiola’s side and in the manner in which they play.

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Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 4

Newcastle United Again Interested In This Manchester City Youngster: Would It Be A Great Signing For The Magpies?

Newcastle United are once again preparing to show interest in Manchester City’s young goalkeeper James Trafford. Reports suggest the club plans to make a formal bid for him in the January window.

Erling Haaland News / NBC Sports / December 4

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 4

Where Rodrygo could be heading next amid Arsenal, Liverpool & Man City interest

According to TEAMtalk, 24-year-old winger Real Madrid star Rodrygo is open to a move to the Premier League and several English giants including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring his situation closely.

Manchester City News / Extratime Talk / December 4

History Rewritten: Haaland Breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-Year Record, Cementing His Place Among Football’s Elite

Android? Robot? Machine? The bulky Norwegian boy from Bryne, has made history. Finally, Haaland breaks Alan Shearer’s 30-year record by becoming the fastest player to score 100 Premier League goals – a record many had seen coming, yet still staggering in the way he carried it out.

James Trafford News / Esteemed Kompany / December 4

A promising situation may have a sad ending at Manchester City

After growing as a goalkeeper at Burnley, James Trafford returned to Manchester City in a move that promised so much this summer. It seemed that Trafford had the opportunity to potentially become Manchester City’s number-one goalkeeper in time.

Phil Foden News / Esteemed Kompany / December 4

A key figure at Manchester City looks set to commit his career to the club

Phil Foden has returned to his best this season. Foden has moved into midfield and his importance to Manchester City has grown. Foden was already a key player for City but so far this season, Foden’s outstanding form has seen him grow as a player and as a leader for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Mikel Arteta News / HITC / December 4

Manchester City's latest result gives Mikel Arteta something he hasn’t seen in 952 days

Arsenal will have been keeping an eye on events at Craven Cottage, where Manchester City’s win over Fulham cut the gap at the top of the table to two points.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / December 3

What Regis Le Bris Said About Sunderland Facing Liverpool, Manchester City

A very competitive and vibrant match is coming for Sunderland, one of the matches that the team of Regis Le Bris can experience in the Premier League. The next game against Liverpool will be played on December 3.

Erling Haaland News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / December 2

Erling Haaland makes insane Premier League history after goal vs. Fulham

The goal juggernaut that is the Norwegian giant Erling Haaland continues to deliver week in, week out for Manchester City. The former Molde striker has already scored 19 goals for City across the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season, and recently opened the scoring against Fulham at Craven Cottage as well.

Manchester City News / Sunderland on SI / November 25

Sunderland Tempted by €7.5m Move for Former Manchester City Prospect

Sunderland faced a negative match in the Premier League, where they did not finish with the best feeling after the 1-0 defeat against Fulham, lowering the positive mood the club was carrying.

Manchester City News / Football Espana / November 24

Manchester City scouting breakout 20-year-old Spanish midfielder

Manchester City have always kept a close eye on emerging talent, but their scouts will not have had to work too hard to identify Rodrigo Mendoza. The young Spanish midfielder is growing rapidly in profile as he continues to impress in La Liga.