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Ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders "will challenge" Pep Guardiola at Man City as "really smart move" is given green light
Man City could benefit from having ex-Liverpool coach Pep Lijnders 'challenging' Pep Guardiola as part of his backroom staff next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 3, 10:20
Red Bull Salzburg head coach Pep Lijnders on August 13, 2024
"Exceptional" Liverpool title winner 'set to join' Pep Guardiola at Man City in shock move
Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders is reportedly set to join Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.
May 30, 20:15
England's John Stones and Jack Grealish during training on June 3, 2022
Manchester City's John Stones, Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic ruled out of West Ham clash
Manchester City trio John Stones, Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are all ruled out of Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham United.
Sep 15, 14:27
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on September 2, 2023
Preview: West Ham United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 12:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the UEFA Super Cup on August 16, 2023
Pep Guardiola 'to return to Manchester City for West Ham United clash'
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to return to Manchester City on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United after recovering from back surgery.
Sep 12, 09:46
Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after the match on May 17, 2023
Jack Grealish doubtful for England after missing Manchester City game through injury
Manchester City's Jack Grealish is reportedly a doubt for England's upcoming international after picking up a slight thigh injury.
Sep 2, 17:39
Erling Haaland celebrates scoring for Manchester City on September 2, 2023
Erling Haaland breaks Premier League record as Manchester City crush Fulham
Erling Haaland writes himself into another page of Premier League history as Manchester City continue their perfect start to the season with a 5-1 win over Fulham.
Sep 2, 16:02
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
Man City Fulham notes
Sep 2, 14:55
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023
Team News: Jeremy Doku starts for Manchester City, Matheus Nunes on bench
Jeremy Doku is handed his first Manchester City start for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Fulham, while Matheus Nunes in on the bench.
Sep 2, 13:05
Manchester City's Jeremy Doku during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023
How Manchester City could line up against Fulham
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Aug 31, 12:21
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 27, 2023
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.
Aug 31, 12:10
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on August 27, 2023
Rodri stunner sees Manchester City sink spirited Sheffield United
Manchester City continue their perfect start to the 2023-24 Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 win over a spirited Sheffield United side at Bramall Lane.
Aug 27, 14:57
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
SHU MNC notes
Aug 27, 13:16
Jeremy Doku in action for Belgium in July 2021
How Manchester City could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Aug 25, 08:13
Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring for Manchester City on August 19, 2023
Preview: Sheffield United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 25, 08:04
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne after being substituted due to injury on August 11, 2023
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheffield United
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Sheffield United on Sunday.
Aug 24, 06:45
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the UEFA Super Cup on August 16, 2023
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to miss next two games after undergoing back surgery
Manchester City announce that manager Pep Guardiola has undergone 'emergency back surgery' and is not expected return to the touchline until after the international break.
Aug 22, 12:36
Manchester City assistant manager's Enzo Maresca and Lorenzo Buenaventura pictured on May 17, 2023
Celtic 'intensify Enzo Maresca pursuit after Ange Postecoglou departure'
Celtic reportedly intensify their pursuit of Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca following the departure of manager Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham Hotspur.
Jun 6, 13:08
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured with his backroom staff on October 3, 2021
Manchester City eye up Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's assistant?
Manchester City eye up a move for former academy coach Enzo Maresca to be Pep Guardiola's assistant at the club following Juanma Lillo's departure, according to a report.
Jun 18, 16:02
Manchester City assistant coach Juanma Lillo pictured during the warm up on February 21, 2021
Pep Guardiola's assistant Juanma Lillo leaves Manchester City to join Al-Sadd
Manchester City announce that Pep Guardiola's assistant coach Juanma Lillo has left the club to become head coach at Qatari giants Al-Sadd.
Jun 17, 16:01
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva in action with Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic on September 25, 2021
Manchester City's clash with Chelsea 'to go ahead despite COVID-19 outbreak'
Manchester City's Premier League showdown with Chelsea on Saturday is reportedly set to go ahead as planned, despite a coronavirus outbreak among Pep Guardiola's squad.
Jan 11, 13:40
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 24, 2021
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola tests positive for COVID-19, seven players in isolation
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss Friday's FA Cup third-round tie at Swindon Town, with seven players also in isolation.
Jan 6, 12:24
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman on September 14, 2021
Barcelona considering Manchester City assistant as Ronald Koeman replacement?
Barcelona are reportedly considering Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo as a replacement for Ronald Koeman.
Oct 1, 22:19
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on February 26, 2020
Manchester City confirm new Pep Guardiola assistant
Manchester City confirm the appointment of Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant manager, replacing Mikel Arteta.
Jun 9, 16:02
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match in November 2019
Manchester City 'set to appoint new assistant coach to replace Mikel Arteta'
Manchester City are reportedly set to announce the appointment of Juanma Lillo as Pep Guardiola's new assistant coach.
Jun 5, 16:51
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLiverpool38259486414584
2Arsenal382014469343574
3Manchester CityMan City38218972442871
4Chelsea38209964432169
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle382061268472166
6Aston Villa38199105851766
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest381981158461265
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton38161396659761
9Bournemouth3815111258461256
10Brentford38168146657956
11Fulham38159145454054
12Crystal Palace381314115151053
13Everton381115124244-248
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham381110174662-1643
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd38119184454-1042
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38126205469-1542
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs38115226465-138
RLeicester CityLeicester3867253380-4725
RIpswich TownIpswich38410243682-4622
RSouthampton3826302686-6012


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