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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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Jack Grealish future: Tottenham, Man United loan discussed as the "writing's on the wall" for Man City attacker
There is "clearly an issue" with Jack Grealish at Man City and "the writing's on the wall" for the out-of-favour attacker to leave the Etihad this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 29, 18:22
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City: "Magically gifted footballer" could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player"
Man City-linked Tijjani Reijnders could "easily be shaped" into an "Ilkay Gundogan-esque player" under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 28, 20:57
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Florian Wirtz: Man City snub 'stings' but Liverpool transfer 'will not make or break' Pep Guardiola's summer plans
The sight of Florian Wirtz edging closer to joining Liverpool 'stings a little bit' for Man City, but the German's decision to snub Pep Guardiola's side 'will not make or break' their future plans, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 28, 17:57
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Rayan Ait-Nouri to Man City: Why "phenomenally gifted" Wolves star "would solve an awful lot of problems" for Pep Guardiola
"Phenomenally gifted" Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri would "solve an awful lot of problems" for Man City if he were to join Pep Guardiola's side this summer, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 26, 19:30
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Man City 2024-25 season: "Failures of immense note" addressed as "disaster" comparison with Man United, Tottenham made
Man City's 2024-25 campaign filled with "failures of immense note" cannot be described as a "disaster" when taking into consideration how poorly Man United and Spurs performed, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 26, 17:05
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne: Pep Guardiola delivers update on Man City star, team news before Bournemouth clash
Pep Guardiola confirms Kevin De Bruyne's primary focus and whether he is likely to start in his final game at the Etihad Stadium against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.
May 19, 13:42
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Man City vs. Bournemouth: Pep Guardiola's side sent 'party pooper' warning before Kevin De Bruyne's final home game
Man City must be aware of Bournemouth's 'party pooper' status heading into Kevin De Bruyne's final match for the club at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 19, 09:52
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Crystal Palace vs. Man City: FA Cup final prediction made as Pep Guardiola is urged to make four key changes
Who will win the 2025 FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Man City? Citizens expert Steven McInerney shares his prediction to Sports Mole and urges Pep Guardiola to make four key changes to his starting lineup.
May 15, 13:00
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Man City transfer news: Wesley, Nicolo Savona interest explained as Hugo Viana eyes up 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings'
Full-backs Wesley and Nicolo Savona are described as 'Abdukodir Khusanov-style signings' by Man City expert Steven McInerney amid reported interest from Pep Guardiola's side.
May 13, 09:55
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Southampton 0-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola's side "have only got themselves to blame", but "insane" Erling Haaland is not the one at fault
Man City's attackers must do more to create chances for "incredible asset" Erling Haaland who was starved of service in last weekend's 0-0 draw with Southampton, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 12, 16:37
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Southampton vs. Man City: Erling Haaland prediction made before "one of the most obvious bankers" against "diabolical" Saints
Will Erling Haaland start for Man City in Saturday's Premier League clash with a "diabolical" Southampton side? Citizens expert Steven McInerney delivers his verdict to Sports Mole.
May 8, 13:00
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Morgan Gibbs-White to Man City: "Divisive" transfer discussed as Jack Grealish, Kalvin Phillips, Nathan Ake comparisons are made
Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White "would very much suit Man City" and comparisons made to Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips are "silly", Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 19:43
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Kevin De Bruyne: Man City exit "a necessary evil" as possible destinations assessed amid Premier League, MLS, Saudi Pro League links
Kevin De Bruyne will feel "hurt" by Man City's decision not to renew his contract, but it is "a necessary evil" for Pep Guardiola's side to part ways with the legendary playmaker, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
May 6, 11:13
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Man City vs. Wolves: Pep Guardiola's "plan" to keep Matheus Cunha quiet discussed as one City star is tipped to lose starting spot
Man City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about how Pep Guardiola's side could look to keep Wolves star Matheus Cunha quiet in Friday night's Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 30, 18:24
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Man City transfer news: Diogo Costa "expected" to complete record transfer that "rivals will fear" as "smooth transition" claim is made
Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to complete a record transfer to Manchester City this summer, with Ederson set to leave and join a team in Saudi Arabia, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 30, 12:15
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Pep Guardiola is 'right and wrong' on what represents a successful Man City season as "most significant" FA Cup benefit is discussed
Man City manager Pep Guardiola is 'right and wrong' when discussing what represents a successful 2024-25 season for the club, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 29, 16:37
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Mateo Kovacic: Pep Guardiola's "extraordinary" midfield cog playing a "massive part" in Man City's success as transfer claim is made
"Unique" midfielder Mateo Kovacic has played a "massive part" in Manchester City's recent upturn in form, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Apr 29, 16:22
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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, 17:49
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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, 12:48
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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, 16:12
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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, 07:30
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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, 12:29
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