Oliver Thomas
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Premier League Player of the Season: Mohamed Salah alternative nominated in non-unanimous vote
The Sports Mole team selects their Premier League Player of the Season for the 2024-25 campaign, and the vote is not unanimous.
May 27, 17:33
Bruno Guimaraes, Ola Aina, Antonee Robinson: "Ideal" signing identified as Man City's January transfer priorities assessed
Bruno Guimaraes would be an "ideal signing" for Man City, while Ola Aina and Antonee Robinson could be targeted by Pep Guardiola's side in January, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 3, 10:45
James McAtee: "The penny might have finally dropped" as Pep Guardiola urged to avoid "really bad" Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers Man City repeat
"The penny might have finally dropped" for Man City manager Pep Guardiola regarding his use of James McAtee as a first-team player, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jan 2, 17:10
Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
Dec 16, 21:08
Man City 1-2 Man Utd: Will Pep Guardiola's "public change in tact" force City to fix problems after "an abusive performance mentally"?
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how immense the club's problems are at present, whether their title hopes are over and whether Pep Guardiola's "public change in tact" could provide the impetus needed to bring about much-needed change.
Dec 16, 17:28
'Kyle Walker's days at Man City are numbered': Pep Guardiola told to "invest very soon" in new right-back
Man City expert Steven McInerney questions whether the Citizens should have parted ways with out-of-form captain Kyle Walker a year ago, with the 34-year-old enduring a notable decline this season.
Dec 10, 13:32
Juventus vs. Man City: "Real worry" addressed before 'game of the highest importance' in Champions League
Manchester City's Champions League showdown with Juventus on Wednesday night is 'a game of the highest importance' for Pep Guardiola's side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 18:25
'Not encouraging': Man City told they will continue to struggle and suffer unless two key issues are addressed
Man City expert Steven McInerney reflects on the Citizens' 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace and points out a few key issues that must be addressed if they are to turn their fortunes around.
Dec 9, 18:05
Man City vs. Nottingham Forest: "Absolute nightmare" in store for Pep Guardiola as 'Forest are everything City are not'
'Nottingham Forest are everything Man City aren't right now', Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole ahead of Wednesday's contest at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 2, 17:50
'Man City's rattling car needs an MOT': Pep Guardiola's side require 'Herculean effort' to end miserable run after Liverpool title blow
Sports Mole and Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess Man City's Premier League title chances and discuss where the problems lie for Pep Guardiola following last weekend's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Dec 2, 17:27
Liverpool vs. Man City: Should Pep Guardiola's side be "fearing the worst"? "Fundamental issues" and title race analysed
Man City expert Steven McInerney addresses the Citizens' "fundamental issues" and shares his thoughts on whether Pep Guardiola's side can triumph in Sunday's Premier League showdown with Liverpool.
Nov 28, 14:10
"Martin Zubimendi seems a perfect option": Man City told to sign two midfielders in January amidst injury woes
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that Pep Guardiola should look to sign two midfielders in the January transfer window amidst the club's injury woes.
Nov 26, 17:07
Kevin De Bruyne: Can "true captain" ease Man City's problems after "brilliant" Tottenham cameo
Man City stars including Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland do not have the same impact on a team as "true captains" Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri or Ruben Dias, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Nov 25, 17:50
Man City's tricky fixtures up to Christmas analysed: Where points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney explore where the points could be won and lost by Pep Guardiola's side during a tricky fixture schedule up to Christmas, including games against Liverpool, Man United, PSG and Juventus.
Nov 21, 12:00
Man City vs. Tottenham: Why Pep Guardiola's "saving grace" gives his side an advantage against an "emotional" Spurs outfit
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how the Citizens' "saving grace" may give them the edge against an "emotional" Tottenham side in Saturday's Premier League clash.
Nov 21, 09:10
When could Pep Guardiola's Man City future be announced? Is he tempted by Brazil, England jobs?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss when Pep Guardiola could make an announcement on his future at the club and how likely he is to take an international job amid links with Brazil and England.
Nov 13, 07:00
Premier League title race: Man City told why Liverpool "deserve to be taken more seriously" than Arsenal
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss why the Citizens must take Liverpool 'more seriously' than Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Nov 12, 19:17
Man City injury crisis "has been coming": Can Pep Guardiola enhance his legacy by 'fixing problems' after four defeats in a row?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss whether Pep Guardiola is facing his greatest challenge yet as Citizens manager, after losing four games in a row for the first time.
Nov 12, 18:55
Are Arsenal 'getting worse' as Liverpool relish Premier League title battle with Man City?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about where both Arsenal and Liverpool stand in the title race and who has the edge in their battle with Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
Nov 5, 12:54
Viktor Gyokeres: Can Man City quell threat of 'hottest striker in Europe' in Sporting Lisbon clash?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany discuss the threat of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and what challenges the Citizens could face against the Portuguese giants in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 12:30
Why Pep Guardiola must be "adventurous", use three young guns to rectify Man City's aging midfield after Bournemouth beating
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess what went wrong for the Citizens in last weekend's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth, where the problems lie and how Pep Guardiola could rectify those issues going forward.
Nov 5, 12:00
Preview: Mansfield Town vs. Newport County - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League Two clash between Mansfield Town and Newport County, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 12:00
