Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is expected to pick from the same squad for the visit of Nottingham Forest.Nathan Ake, Kalvin Phillips and Jack Grealish are all expected to remain on the sidelines, with long-term absentee Aymeric Laporte.Guardiola will decide whether to rest Erling Haaland, having previously said he will not play every game before the World Cup.Nottingham Forest are without O...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

There was no goal for Erling Haaland on his home debut but Pep Guardiola insisted it was a matter of time before Manchester City fans get to see the best out of their marquee summer signing.Haaland – who opened his account with a brace at West Ham last week – set up Ilkay Gundogan’s opener in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but could not take two chances of his own and ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland has already silenced the doubters after his debut double sank West Ham 2-0.Haaland had faced some criticism for his underwhelming performance in the Community Shield defeat by Liverpool last weekend.But the £51million striker announced his arrival in the Premier League in style with a goal in each half, a penalty followed by a neat...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland will prove his worth to Manchester City and show his "incredible quality" after the €60 million summer signing was upstaged by Liverpool's Darwin Nunez during a 3-1 Community Shield defeat in Leicester. Haaland, one of the game's most exciting young talents, touched the ball just 14 times in 90 minutes and missed a clear chance to score in stoppage time. ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola poured cold water over Jack Grealish's hair in a hilarious scene in Manchester City's pre-season training. The Premier League champions are in over in Houston, Texas in the United States ahead of their first friendly against Club America at the NRG Stadium. The 26-man squad, which does not include Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, have been taking par...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has been filmed being chased on a bike while being repeatedly asked for a selfie. Stunning video footage has emerged of the Manchester City manager riding through Manchester city centre on Sunday night where he found himself in a strange altercation. The 51-year-old’s mellow evening cycle took a bizarre turn when a crazed fan spotted him in the distance. The fan in question...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola could well move to coach in Italy once his time is up at Manchester City, according to the club's chief executive officer Ferran Soriano. The CEO was talking at a press conference unveiling City Group's majority stakeholder purchase in Serie B side Palermo on Monday. The Citizens boss has coached just three clubs since hanging up his boots, having initially worked at Barcelona ...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL are confident Kalvin Phillips’ proposed move to Manchester City leaves them in pole position to land Jude Bellingham. However there is still likely to be a tug-of-war between the Premier League’s big two to land the midfielder next summer. Jude Bellingham could be on his way to Liverpool after Man City edged towards a deal for Kalvin Phillips Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his footie strip on a beach in Barbados Blues' manager Pep, 51, looked tanned and toned in Barbados. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his toned physique on a beach in BarbadosCredit: BackGrid Pep with wife Cristina, who moved from Manchester back to Barcelona in 2019Credit: BackGrid Pep had a splashing time in the Caribbean surf while ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed any slip would cost Manchester City the title after his side recorded a critical 3-0 win over Brighton.City scored three times after the break at a nervy Etihad Stadium to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.The champions are in control of their destiny but, with six games still remaining and just a one-point lead, City boss Guardiola says there is no...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was seen smoking a cigar after winning the 10th league title of his managerial career during City's open-top bus parade on Monday Pep Guardiola (centre) celebrated Man City's title win with a big, fat cigar (Image: @cityreport_ / Twitter) Pep Guardiola has been celebrating Manchester City's Premier League title victory in style after being spotted puffing on ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola lauded Manchester City’s stars and title rivals Liverpool after Sunday’s breathless comeback victory secured a fourth Premier League triumph in five years and sparked bedlam.A decade on from Sergio Aguero sealing the crown in a jaw-dropping 3-2 final day win, a rocking Etihad Stadium witnessed similar drama just as the title appeared to be slipping out of their grasp.Ma...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is relieved that Manchester City’s title destiny is still in their own hands after they were held to a 2-2 draw at West Ham.City now know a win against Aston Villa next weekend will seal a fourth Premier League crown in five years, regardless of what Liverpool do.Guardiola’s side had to battle back from two goals down at the London Stadium, and then missed a late penalt...Full Story »

MAN City boss Pep Guardiola has sparked snorts of derision — with a garish Peppa Pig-style jumper. He posed with fans in the over-sized £1,000 Balenciaga hooped pink sweater outside his Tast restaurant in Manchester after City beat Newcastle 5-0 on Sunday. Pep Guardiola posed in a garish Peppa Pig-style jumper Critics compared Pep's knitwear to kids telly fave Peppa and the Cheshir...Full Story »

The Spaniard believes that the £51 million capture of the Borussia Dortmund star will be a wise investment Manchester City's decision to sign Erling Haaland shows a "good sign for the future", believes coach Pep Guardiola, after the club announced the capture of the Norway international. The Borussia Dortmund star will arrive at the Etihad Stadium next season in a £51 million ($63m...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria was the centre of a media storm last year when she was spotted on multiple occasions with Tottenham and Everton star Dele Alli - what happened and are they still together? Maria Guardiola was spotted with Dele Alli multiple times in 2021 (Image: INSTAGRAM@mariaguardiola) The daughter of Pep Guardiola, Maria Guardiola, was propelled into th...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has compared Manchester City’s title run-in to a tennis player serving to win a tournament.City will claim their fourth Premier League crown in five seasons if they can win their final three games against Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.Yet Guardiola feels the pressure of the situation means these could be the most difficult games to win.The City boss said: “The most d...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has a secret Twitter account that he uses to monitor what is being said about Manchester City Pep Guardiola reportedly has a secret Twitter account that he uses to monitor what is being said about his Manchester City team. The Catalan coach is on course to win the Premier League this season after Liverpool dropped points to Tottenham on Saturday. A 1-1 draw saw City stretch their...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker will play no further part in a title run-in he feels “everyone in this country” wants Liverpool to win.The triple injury blow has taken the gloss off what was otherwise a “perfect afternoon” for City as they thrashed Newcastle 5-0 on Sunday to move three points clear at the top of the...Full Story »