Pep Guardiola labelled forwards Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez an “incredible weapon” after the pair struck during a gritty 2-1 win at Fulham which returned Manchester City to the Premier League summit.The champions had not been top since February 17 and were made to work hard to move above Arsenal by a determined Fulham side.Marco Silva’s men showed their resilience after H...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insisted there was nothing decisive about Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Premier League rivals Arsenal but acknowledged something big had shifted with the title now in his side’s hands.City made light of a fixture long billed as a high-pressure title decider, with the dynamic play of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland ripping through the Arsenal defence time and again.C...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola's daughter Maria has wowed her social media followers Maria Guardiola has taken to social media to show off two new bikini snaps - but Manchester City fans are only thinking about silverware. Pep Guardiola's men are still in line for a potential treble with FA Cup and Champions League semi-finals on the horizon - with supporters trying to get a message to the boss. Ahead of thei...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked that Manchester United fans do not need to be scared about his side winning the treble this season, insisting it was still “far away” after they booked their place in the FA Cup final.Riyad Mahrez’s hat-trick ensured City reached the showpiece occasion next month with a 3-0 victory over Championship side Sheffield United at Wembley to en...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are now playing knockout football as they continue to chase Arsenal in the Premier League title race.The champions kept up the pressure on the leaders with a comfortable 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Leicester at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.City now turn their attention to the Champions League and FA Cup in the coming week but their next Premier Lea...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have got themselves in position to strike heading into their crunch Premier League clash with leaders Arsenal.The champions cut the gap to the Gunners at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 victory over relegation-threatened Leicester at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.Their next game in the competition is when they host Mikel Arteta’s side...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed he was emotionally drained and had aged 10 years after Manchester City’s stunning Champions League win over Bayern Munich.City put one foot in the semi-finals for a third successive year as they powered to a 3-0 victory over the German champions in the first leg of their last-eight tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.City manager Guardiola, who reached the last four ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola has used Michael Jordan and Jack Nicklaus to defend his failure to guide Manchester City to victory in the Champions League by saying that even the world's greatest sportsmen lose more than they win. Guardiola has won the Champions League twice, both while manager of Barcelona in 2009 and 2011. He hasn't lifted the trophy since despite spells at Bayern Muni...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola agrees Erling Haaland is on a trajectory that could reach the levels of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi but believes only time will tell if his striker will be counted among the greatest to ever play the game.The Manchester City striker moved within touching distance of the Premier League single-season scoring record, 34, jointly held by Alan Shearer and Andy Cole after bagging ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Kyle Walker cannot play in his preferred system which is why he's been benched. ·Walker out of favour at City·Not suited to team's system·Guardiola says decision is purely tactical WHAT HAPPENED? Walker has lost his place in the Man City starting XI and Guardiola has revealed it's because the England international is not suited to the inve...Full Story »

Journalist Dean Jones believes Man City could have an emerging "superstar" within their ranks. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has finally unlocked Jack Grealish's full potential, journalist Dean Jones told GIVEMESPORT. Grealish arrived from Aston Villa in a big-money move last summer, but struggled at times during his first campaign with the Blues. Manchester City latest news - Jack Gre...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo was spotted shaking hands with rival boss Pep Guardiola on the touchline after Manchester City's first half Julian Alvarez equaliser Pep Guardiola shook hands with Liverpool midfielder Arthur after Man City's first half equaliser (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images) Liverpool midfielder Arthur Melo has incurred the wrath of a host of angry Reds fans aft...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was happy to wind up Liverpool players after Julian Alvarez's equaliser on Saturday. City eventually won 4-1 with Guardiola seen mocking Liverpool substitutes Kostas Tsimikas and Arthuer after Alvarez's goal. "I was happy and I said, 'How nice was our goal?'" the Spaniard said. "That's all. Of course (it was an attempt at humour). Come on." "No, come on. I...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he disrespected Liverpool after celebrating wildly in front of substitutes Kostas Tsimikas and Arthur Melo during the 4-1 victory at the Etihad.The home side were trailing to Mohamed Salah’s 17th-minute opener when a quick, sweeping move from right to left set up Julian Alvarez to equalise from close range.It prompted Guardiola to erupt with mul...Full Story »

Luis Enrique is reportedly being considered as Pep Guardiola's replacement once the Spaniard departs the Etihad Stadium. This is according to the Express, who say that Enrique, the former Spanish national team boss, is being lined up to replace his fellow Spaniard Guardiola in 2025. 2025 is the year Guardiola's contract at Manchester City ends, after he penned an extension until then just la...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola warned that Manchester City star Erling Haaland will face the problem of being expected to score at least three goals every game. WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland has scored eight goals in his last two matches, having struck five times in the Champions League against RB Leipzig in midweek before firing in three as his side beat Burnley 6-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals. The striker's incre...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola joked that he took Erling Haaland off one goal short of a double hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed RB Leipzig 7-0 to make sure he still has at least one target left to chase.The Norwegian striker sent records tumbling in a ruthless display as he scored five in 35 minutes, becoming the youngest player to reach 30 goals in the Champions League and the fastest to do it and joining...Full Story »

Erling Haaland’s elated goal celebration after scoring the winner against Crystal Palace is symbolic of the striker’s satisfaction at Manchester City, boss Pep Guardiola believes.The Norway international’s second-half penalty was enough to seal victory on a rainy evening at Selhurst Park after the resilient hosts had largely frustrated Guardiola’s side before the break.Ha...Full Story »

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has, on Friday, provided an insight into the future of the on-loan Joao Cancelo. The name of versatile full-back Cancelo, of course, took its place front and centre in the headlines during the January transfer window. This came upon the powers that be at Premier League champions City springing a major surprise, in allowing the gifted Portuguese to dep...Full Story »

Guardiola wants Man City to sign Chilwell from Chelsea (Fichajes) Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola wants to bring Ben Chilwell to the club this summer. Fichajes reports the Blues are demanding around £35 million for the left-back, with City looking to sign a replacement for Joao Cancelo at the end of the summer. Busquets decides to leave Barcelona Sergio Busquets has decided that h...Full Story »