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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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Sports Mole has 156 articles about Steven McInerney. Articles 1 to 40:
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Nottingham Forest vs. Man City: "Fear factor" returning to Pep Guardiola's side as FA Cup semi-final prediction is made
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that the "fear factor" is returning to Pep Guardiola's side and explains why he is confident that they will prevail against Nottingham Forest in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 25, 18:49
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Bernardo Silva still has "plenty left to offer" Pep Guardiola's side, but Man City are in "win-win" situation amid Benfica transfer rumours
Benfica-linked Bernardo Silva has still "got plenty left to offer" at Man City and his possible summer exit would be an "aggressive statement of intent" from the club's hierarchy, Citizens exert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 24, 13:48
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Man City 2-1 Aston Villa: Jeremy Doku labelled "a blessing to football" as Matheus Nunes produces 'big career moment' in crucial win
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why Jeremy Doku is "a blessing to football" and heaps praise on Matheus Nunes after producing a 'big career moment' in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Apr 23, 17:12
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Man City vs. Aston Villa: Pep Guardiola urged to select two players to quell threat of Marcus Rashford, Youri Tielemans
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole which two players should be selected by Pep Guardiola to quell the threat of Aston Villa duo Marcus Rashford and Youri Tielemans in Tuesday's important Premier League clash.
Apr 21, 08:30
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Everton vs. Man City: Abdukodir Khusanov "could be really useful" for Pep Guardiola as changes are "expected" for Premier League clash
Man City could benefit from the return of aggressive defender Abdukodir Khusanov against a troublesome Everton outfit on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 17, 13:29
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Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City would be "a very expensive gamble" for Pep Guardiola after Florian Wirtz transfer blow
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole why he is "not optimistic" about the Citizens' chances of signing Florian Wirtz and explains why signing Morgan Gibbs-White would be "a very expensive gamble".
Apr 15, 11:32
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Ilkay Gundogan future: Why Pep Guardiola has "nothing to lose" in keeping Man City midfielder amidst uncertainty despite contract extension
Man City have "nothing to lose" if they keep hold of Ilkay Gundogan for at least one more season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 14, 20:45
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Man City 5-2 Crystal Palace: "King" Kevin De Bruyne's brilliance lauded after inspiring "phenomenal comeback"
"King" Kevin De Bruyne produced "his best performance in months" as he inspired Man City to a 5-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace last weekend, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 14, 17:45
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Man City vs. Crystal Palace: Bold prediction made amid Champions League concerns before "absolute must-win" for Pep Guardiola's side
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he does not expect Pep Guardiola's side to qualify for next season's Champions League if they lose at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
Apr 10, 15:35
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Kevin De Bruyne: "Devastating" exit of Man City's "greatest ever" is "justified" but PL icon is 'in conversation with Thierry Henry'
Kevin De Bruyne is Man City's "greatest ever player" and is "in the conversation" with Thierry Henry for the best player in Premier League history, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 8, 10:35
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Omar Marmoush: Promising Egyptian "more than capable" of becoming Man City's 'hero', can soften "huge" Erling Haaland injury blow
Omar Marmoush is "more than capable" of stepping up for Champions League-chasing Man City in the absence of injured striker Erling Haaland, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 7, 17:27
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Man Utd 0-0 Man City: Expert "aggressively disagrees" with Pep Guardiola as Champions League concerns emerge after 'worst ever' Manchester derby
Contrary to the views of Pep Guardiola, Man City should be concerned about their Champions League qualification prospects following Sunday's "uninspiring" 0-0 draw with rivals Man United, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 7, 17:07
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Manchester derby: Pep Guardiola told why Man City must "keep their biggest eye on" Man United's "one true star"
Man City must "keep their biggest eye on" Man United's "one true star" Bruno Fernandes in Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 4, 16:18
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Kevin De Bruyne future: Man City 'temptations' made clear as "true icon" is tipped to sign new contract
Man City would "regret" letting Kevin De Bruyne leave the club this summer according to Citizens expert Steven McInerney, who backs the "true icon" to sign a new contract.
Apr 1, 15:47
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Man City vs. Leicester: Pep Guardiola's side should 'comfortably' avoid 'disaster' as Premier League top-five prediction is made
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that "something has to go disastrously wrong" for Pep Guardiola's side not to beat Leicester City in Wednesday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 31, 21:01
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Nico O'Reilly: Man City's FA Cup star compared to Patrick Vieira as Pep Guardiola, Hugo Viana sent "impossible" message
The "breakout performance" of Man City's FA Cup star Nico O'Reilly against Bournemouth is one that Pep Guardiola will find "impossible to ignore", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 31, 17:27
Manchester City's Rodri on November 23, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola issues latest Rodri, Ederson updates before Bournemouth FA Cup tie
Man City manager Pep Guardiola delivers the latest update on the fitness of his squad, including Rodri and Ederson, ahead of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth.
Mar 28, 13:43
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Bournemouth vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola warned of "biggest fear" as Cherries have "real good chance" of knocking Citizens out of FA Cup
"There's a real good chance" that Man City could be knocked out of the FA Cup by Bournemouth on Sunday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 28, 13:10
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Cambiaso? Kerkez? Robinson? Seven Man City full-back transfer targets assessed including an "absolute cert" and the "current hot thing"
Andrea Cambiaso? Milos Kerkez? Antonee Robinson? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses seven potential full-back targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 26, 07:00
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Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? "The next breakout name" among nine Man City midfield transfer targets assessed
Carlos Baleba? Florian Wirtz? Who else? Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses nine potential midfield targets and tells Sports Mole who he thinks the Citizens should look to sign this summer.
Mar 25, 18:50
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Jack Grealish: Newcastle transfer stance 'revealed' as 'new details' emerge over Man City exit
Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish is reportedly open to joining Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
Mar 20, 18:35
Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin with the Taca da Liga trophy on January 11, 2025
Anatoliy Trubin: Man City-linked goalkeeper responds to transfer rumours he 'saw on the internet'
Benfica and Ukraine goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin responds to transfer speculation linking him with a summer move to Manchester City.
Mar 20, 17:59
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Phil Foden's England stints "have always been poor" but Thomas Tuchel selection could give Man City man much-needed "boost"
Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole on Phil Foden's "poor" international stints with England and hopes the attacker can play himself back into form under new Three Lions head coach Thomas Tuchel this month.
Mar 18, 21:40
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Man City's Jack Grealish must "accept responsibility" and "win the trust" of Pep Guardiola, Thomas Tuchel amid "psychological issue"
Jack Grealish "has to accept responsibility" and may need to "win the trust" of both Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel if he wants to get his career back on track for club and country, Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 18, 12:29
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Oscar Bobb: Why Man City fans should get excited by return of 'future world-class footballer' who's been "robbed of a year" due to injury
Oscar Bobb has been "robbed of a year" due to injury, but the "wonderful" Norwegian can still have an impact at Man City this season and has the potential to become a "world-class footballer", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 20:30
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Man City 2-2 Brighton: "Proper footballer" Marmoush sends "warning" to Foden as "world class" Doku, Savinho assessment is made
Has Omar Marmoush sent a "slight warning" to out-of-form teammate Phil Foden? Can Jeremy Doku and Savinho develop into world-class wingers? Man City expert Steven McInerney shares his thoughts to Sports Mole.
Mar 17, 17:43
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Man City vs. Brighton: Pep Guardiola's side must score 'minimum of two goals' as out-of-form star is tipped to be dropped
Man City must score 'a minimum of two goals' if they wish to beat Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 13, 18:40
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Man City transfer news: Ederson, Stefan Ortega replacements discussed amid "inevitable" goalkeeper exit this summer
It is "inevitable" that at least one of Ederson or Stefan Ortega will leave Manchester City this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 11, 10:25
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Pep Guardiola's "big problem" assessed amid Kevin De Bruyne uncertainty as Man City Champions League prediction is made
There is a "definite need" for Man City to sign a new creative midfielder to address the "big problem" that was evident in their 1-0 Premier League defeat to Nottingham Forest, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 10, 18:42
Manchester City's Nathan Ake on December 4, 2024
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms length of Nathan Ake absence, praises Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis impact
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals how long defender Nathan Ake is set to be ruled out for with a fractured foot.
Mar 7, 15:17
Manchester City's Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne on January 29, 2025
Man City transfer news: 'Strong possibility' first-team star joins Saudi Pro League this summer
There is a 'strong possibility' that one of Manchester City's star players will move to the Saudi Pro League this summer, according to a report.
Mar 6, 16:54
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Nottingham Forest vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola's side have "an opportune moment to strike" in Premier League top-four battle
Manchester City have "an opportune moment to strike" against Premier League top-four rivals Nottingham Forest in Saturday's contest at the City Ground, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 6, 14:02
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Claudio Echeverri: Man City player tipped to leave Pep Guardiola's side after arrival of "special" new signing
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole which of Pep Guardiola's first-team squad members "will probably leave" the club following the arrival of "special" talent Claudio Echeverri.
Mar 4, 10:27
Manchester City's Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias on October 21, 2023
Nathan Ake issues injury update as Man City defender shares photo after undergoing surgery
Manchester City defender Nathan Ake takes to social media to confirm that he has undergone successful surgery on a fracture in his left foot.
Mar 3, 20:22
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Rodri recovery: Man City Ballon d'Or winner will return at a "better level" as Pep Guardiola delivers exciting injury update
Man City's Rodri could return from injury at a "slightly better level" that what many will expect, even if there may be a few "bumps in the road" along the way, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Mar 3, 17:43
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Vitor Reis hype around "young John Stones" wanted by Real Madrid is justified after 'really impressive' Man City home debut
Vitor Reis looks like "a young John Stones" and will develop into a "brilliant footballer", Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole after the defender's "impressive" home debut against Plymouth.
Mar 3, 17:27
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Man City vs. Plymouth: Pep Guardiola's side could better Arsenal, send out "really powerful statement" if they win FA Cup
Manchester City would send out a "really powerful statement" if they went on to win the FA Cup and secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 27, 12:20
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Tottenham vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola told to 'play those who aren't used to Spurs curse' in Premier League clash
Manchester City cannot select an "old-man midfield" if they with to prevail in Wednesday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens' expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 25, 15:56
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Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola "could lose some big legends" during "brutal" squad rebuild this summer
Man City expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole that he would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.
Feb 24, 19:09
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Man City 0-2 Liverpool: Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden "concern" emerges, but Pep Guardiola "will be feeling quite positive" despite defeat
Although the form of Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden is "a concern", Pep Guardiola is right to believe that his Man City side have a "bright future", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Feb 24, 18:45
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
4Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Fulham34149115046451
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
10Bournemouth3413111053411250
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34125175161-1041
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
15Everton34814123441-738
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich3449213374-4121
19Leicester CityLeicester3446242776-4918
20Southampton3425272580-5511


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