Steven McInerney


Steven McInerney is a Manchester City expert and YouTube who runs the popular 'Esteemed Kompany' channel.

He joins Sports Mole for a weekly chat about all things Man City, from their form on the pitch to their activities off it.

Click here to view all of our conversations with Steven on YouTube.

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Nico O’Reilly ‘has changed Pep Guardiola’s view on football’ with Man City urged to avoid “stupid” transfer decision
Nico O’Reilly ‘has changed Pep Guardiola’s view on football’ and Manchester City would be “stupid” to let him leave the club this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
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Man City transfer news: Manuel Akanji to Galatasaray “would suit everyone” after “post-treble malaise”
Manuel Akanji joining Galatasaray this summer “would suit everyone” as he is currently ‘blocking the path’ for some of Manchester City’s younger defenders to feature regularly under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
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Man City transfer news: James Trafford deal, Ederson exit given green light as goalkeeper verdict is delivered
Manchester City’s decision to pursue a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford should Galatasaray-linked Ederson leave the club this summer “makes an awful lot of sense”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 21, 15:27
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Jack Grealish future: “It’s over” for Man City attacker under Pep Guardiola as summer transfer prediction is made
Manchester City may be forced to wait until later in the summer transfer window to attract interest from elsewhere in out-of-favour attacker Jack Grealish, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 15, 08:18
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Morgan Gibbs-White latest: How Man City could benefit from Tottenham ‘doing the dirty work’ amid Nottingham Forest’s legal complaint
There is a “small possibility” that Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 19:16
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Man City 22-23 vs. PSG 24-25: Why Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning team would “smother the brilliance” of Luis Enrique's 24-25 side
Manchester City’s “vastly underrated” treble-winning team from the 2022-23 season would “smother the brilliance” of PSG’s 2024-25 side in a hypothetical one-off match, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 14, 15:10
 England Under-21 captain James McAtee celebrates on June 21, 2025
James McAtee: ‘Three frontrunners’ emerge for Man City midfielder as asking price is revealed
Three clubs are reportedly at the front of the queue for the signature of Manchester City midfielder James McAtee this summer.
Jul 10, 15:25
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Eleven Man City players are candidates to leave this summer as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana deal with “very complicated mess”
Man City are dealing with in a “very complicated mess” when it comes to trimming Pep Guardiola’s squad and complying with homegrown quota rules, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 9, 10:42
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Man City transfer news: Denzel Dumfries, Tino Livramento “better deal” verdict delivered as key “issue” is difficult to ignore
Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries can be considered a “realistic” transfer target for Man City, but signing Newcastle’s Tino Livramento would represent a “better deal” for Pep Guardiola’s side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 8, 09:51
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Man City transfer news: Three midfielders tipped to leave amid “opportunistic” Nico Gonzalez exit rumours
Man City would be “stupid” to let Nico Gonzalez leave the club just six months after signing him for £50m, as three other midfielders could soon be heading for the exit door, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 19:16
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Burnley warned of Kyle Walker “flaws” as Man City legacy is analysed following “sour” Etihad exit
Burnley’s new signing Kyle Walker can be considered as Man City’s “best ever right-back”, but “his time at the top might come to a relatively dramatic conclusion”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 7, 16:02
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James McAtee: Bundesliga transfer given green light as Man City midfielder is advised to not “get lost in Premier League storm”
James McAtee does not want to “get lost in the Premier League storm” and a transfer to a Bundesliga club would suit the midfielder this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jul 1, 16:59
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Savinho: Man City winger is “on the precipice of being world class” as Pep Guardiola praise is justified after Juventus win
Manchester City winger Savinho is “on the precipice of being world class”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole, but there is one key aspect of his game that need to improve.
Jun 30, 17:48
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Man City vs. Al-Hilal: Pep Guardiola’s side are 'not guaranteed' to beat the “Real Madrid of Saudi Arabia” in Club World Cup clash
Manchester City are ‘not guaranteed’ to beat Al-Hilal in the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 30, 13:56
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Andrea Cambiaso: “Bitter” Juventus star has “something to prove” in Club World Cup clash after failed Man City transfer
“Bitter” Juventus full-back Andrea Cambiaso will have “something to prove” in Thursday’s Club World Cup showdown with Man City following his failed transfer to the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 18:50
 Real Valladolid's Juma Bah pictured on September 27, 2024
Man City transfer news: ‘Verbal agreement reached’ for defender to join Ligue 1 club on loan
Manchester City defender Juma Bah reportedly chooses to join Ligue 1 outfit Nice on loan for the 2025-26 campaign despite interest from fellow French side Lyon.
Jun 24, 16:31
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John Stones: Man City would sell injury-hit defender “in a heartbeat” as “really awkward conversations” will take place over future
Manchester City would sell John Stones “in a heartbeat” if they received offers for his services this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole.
Jun 24, 07:51
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Ilkay Gundogan: Man City "will be looking to move on” Galatasaray-linked midfielder as “obvious” transfer claim is made
Ilkay Gundogan is the “obvious” midfielder for Man City to move on this summer as Pep Guardiola seeks to trim his squad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 17:40
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Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri offer “very encouraging” Man City boost at Club World Cup
Man City’s new signings Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri have made a “very encouraging” start to life under Pep Guardiola at the FIFA Club World Cup, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 23, 16:13
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Kevin De Bruyne: “Painful” Man City exit justified as Napoli’s new signing will be “treated like a God”
Kevin De Bruyne will be ‘treated like a God’ at his new club Napoli following his “painful” exit from Manchester City, Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 17, 07:48
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Man City vs. Wydad AC: Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden prediction made before Club World Cup opener
Will Rayan Cherki make his Man City debut in Wednesday’s Club World Cup clash against Wydad AC and will he play alongside Phil Foden? Citizens expert Steven McInerney gives his verdict to Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 20:01
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Sverre Nypan: “Very plausible” Lyon loan move given green light as Man City’s ‘new transfer strategy’ becomes clear
The “very exciting” arrival of Man City-bound Sverre Nypan at the Etihad Stadium signals the “continuation of a new strategy” under director of football Hugo Viana, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 16, 15:13
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Tino Livramento to Man City: Pep Guardiola’s side may “struggle” to sign Newcastle right-back as three alternatives emerge
Manchester City may “struggle” to agree a deal with Newcastle United to sign right-back Tino Livramento this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 12, 08:07
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City transfer given seal of approval as Pep Guardiola’s £46.5m arrival “walks straight into the team”
Manchester City’s latest signing Tijjani Reijnders is a “complete midfielder” and “walks straight into the team” under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 11, 12:31
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Rayan Cherki is ‘cut from a similar cloth to Zinedine Zidane’: Why Man City need “new maverick” more than Florian Wirtz
Manchester City are in need of a “new maverick” and their latest signing Rayan Cherki - likened to Zinedine Zidane - “will suit City down to a tee”, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 10, 21:33
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Man City confirm Rayan Cherki signing: “I can’t wait to show City fans what I can do”
Manchester City announce the signing of French attacker Rayan Cherki from Lyon on a five-year deal.
Jun 10, 19:02
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Man City transfer news: Ederson, Stefan Ortega U-turn predicted as move for “world class” Gianluigi Donnarumma given green light
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would not be surprised to see either Ederson or Stefan Ortega leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, despite Pep Guardiola’s plea for them to stay.
Jun 10, 10:51
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Man City sign Rayan Ait-Nouri: How “one of the best” Premier League full-backs will help transform Pep Guardiola’s team
Man City’s new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri is “one of the best” full-backs in the Premier League who will “help City an awful lot” from a tactical perspective, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 9, 19:03
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 5, 2025
Rayan Cherki to sign five-year Man City contract in ‘coming hours’: Transfer fee, medical date revealed after ‘agreeing deal’ with Lyon
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with Lyon to sign highly-rated attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.
Jun 9, 12:32
 Rayan Ait-Nouri on October 5, 2024
Man City transfer news: New arrival ‘completes’ medical as ‘next step’ is revealed ahead of £33.7m transfer
Rayan Ait-Nouri reportedly completes his medical ahead of finalising a move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester City.
Jun 7, 17:07
 Manchester City's Pep Guardiola at a press conference on February 18, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Medicals booked' for two top targets as ‘agreement reached’ for £81.7m double deal
Manchester City are reportedly edging closer to completing an £81.7m double deal as two of their top targets are scheduled to undergo medicals this weekend.
Jun 5, 15:39
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Claudio Echeverri could decide his Man City future at Club World Cup as "honest" transfer claim is made about "gifted" starlet
Claudio Echeverri is "likely" to leave Man City on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 4, 18:02
 France and Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on March 21, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Personal terms agreed' with Liverpool-linked target, official bid imminent
Manchester City reportedly take an significant step forward in their pursuit of Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.
Jun 4, 11:29
 AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders on May 9, 2025
Tijjani Reijnders: Man City-bound midfielder delivers transfer update ahead of £58.9m move from AC Milan
AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders delivers a fresh update on his impending transfer to Manchester City this summer.
Jun 4, 11:03
 Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders at Man City with £58.9m transfer 'almost done'
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to Tijjani Reijnders ahead of his impending transfer to Manchester City.
Jun 4, 10:43
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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
 France's Rayan Cherki on June 2, 2025
Man City transfer news: Rayan Cherki delivers fresh update on Lyon future, responds to speculation
Rayan Cherki delivers a fresh update on his future at Lyon and responds to speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Manchester City.
Jun 2, 17:54
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Rayan Cherki to Man City: "Absolute superstar" compared to Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Samir Nasri ahead of summer transfer
"Special" Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki has the potential to develop into "one of the best in the world" if he joins Man City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 2, 17:25
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side learning from 'very obvious mistakes' as summer intentions are made clear
Man City's transfer intentions for the summer are "very clear" after 'very obvious mistakes' were made prior to the start of last season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Jun 2, 16:51
 Netherlands' Tijjani Reijnders on November 13, 2024
Man City transfer news: Tijjani Reijnders debut date becomes clear as 'agreement reached' to sign AC Milan star
Man City reportedly reach an agreement with AC Milan to sign midfielder Tijjani Reijnders this summer, and a date for when the deal could be concluded is 'revealed'.
May 30, 16:20
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