PEP GUARDIOLA has vowed to leave Manchester City if they do not trim their squad this summer. Going into next month's revamped Club World Cup, City have endured their first trophyless season since 2016-17, Guardiola's first at the Etihad. Last night the Etihad Stadium said a fond farewell to club legend Kevin De Bruyne as the Belgian played his last home game for City. Guardiola has admit...Full Story »

MANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola said he would rather leave Manchester City than have to work with a bloated squad next season. The City manager has begun to rebuild his team after the club's first trophyless campaign since 2017. But he said Tuesday he had told the club that he will walk away rather than oversee an oversized squad. "I said to the club I don't want that. I don't want to ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola called it a sad day as Kevin De Bruyne made his final Manchester City home appearance in a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.De Bruyne came within a whisker of marking the occasion with a goal as he inexplicably struck the crossbar with the goal gaping midway through the first half, but City were already ahead at that point thanks to a wonder-strike from Omar Marmoush.Bernardo Silva doubled...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Jack Grealish's future will be discussed at the end of the season.The midfielder failed to make the bench for Saturday's FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace, with Guardiola instead giving Claudio Echeverri his debut as a late substitute at Wembley. Asked about Grealish's situation, Guardiola says talks will be held between his agent and outgoing spo...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola was unhappy about Dean Henderson’s time wasting in Manchester City’s FA Cup final defeat – but the Spaniard refused to be drawn on whether the Crystal Palace goalkeeper should have been sent off.An angry Guardiola exchanged words with Henderson after the final whistle following City’s 1-0 loss at Wembley, which leaves them without a trophy this season and st...Full Story »

Boss Pep Guardiola admitted the goalless draw at Southampton means Manchester City will have to fight until the end of the season for a Champions League place.Even though a victory on the south coast would have moved City level with second-placed Arsenal, a top-five finish is by no means assured.Guardiola’s side have an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace to focus on next weekend after whi...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Simone Inzaghi's side booked their place in the final in Munich later this month with an incredible 4-3 win over Barcelona, the visitors coming from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 before Simone Inzaghi's turned the tie on its head once more. Davide Frattesi netted an extra-time winner in a game that had the football world catching its breath. WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING @oeste wrote: "Thi...Full Story »

The Manchester City boss spoke honestly about his future. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has opened up about his future Pep Guardiola has vowed to “stop” managing after his Manchester City contract expires in two years time. The Catalan coach has established himself as one of the most successful managers in Premier League history, winning six titles since arriving at City in 20...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted winning the FA Cup will not be enough to call Manchester City’s season a success on the day his side reached the final but were dethroned as Premier League champions.Rico Lewis scored after just 109 seconds against Nottingham Forest at Wembley before Josko Gvardiol extended City’s advantage in the second half.City then rode their luck when Forest struck the woo...Full Story »

The pair announced their shock split in January after 30 years together - with divorce proceedings commencing the following month. Pep is not giving up on his marriage to Cristina, sources sayThe pair pictured in 2023 in Istanbul, married in 2014 But, following a three-day trip to Barcelona over the Easter break, the couple are now believed to be "giving each other another chance," according t...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described the win as “important” while stressing the need to keep calm and carry on after his side secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa to boost their Champions League hopes.Matheus Nunes struck the winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time at the Etihad Stadium, where Bernardo Silva’s early opener for City had been swiftly cance...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes their 2-0 win over Everton in their final visit to Goodison Park was hugely significant in the quest to secure a 15th successive season of Champions League football.The game was meandering towards a draw, which would have opened the door for sixth-placed Chelsea, until Nico O’Reilly (84) and Mateo Kovacic, in added time, scored to open up a fo...Full Story »

David James has urged Manchester City to consider signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an Ederson replacement. Kelleher likely to leave Liverpool this summer David James urges Man City to sign Kelleher Ederson's future at Etihad Stadium uncertain WHAT HAPPENED?Kelleher joined the Liverpool senior team in 2019 after having come up through the Reds' youth system. The Irish int...Full Story »

Manchester City are set to complete with PSG for the signing of Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche, but a bid could depend on their Champions League status. Man City to battle PSG over signing of Akliouche French champions want Monaco star after missing out on Salah Pep Guardiola's side keen on attacking midfielder WHAT HAPPENED? According to L'Equipe, Manchester City have shown interest in s...Full Story »

Manchester City are "mobilising" to tie up the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The Brazilian has gone down in history this season as the first Toon captain to win a major trophy for decades, and is regarded as an idol in the northeast – which is one of the reasons that he remained with Newcastle when Manchester City approached him in 2023. But with City seeking midfie...Full Story »

Man City hold 'crucial advantage' in race to sign Wirtz Per Give Me Sport, Manchester City hold a key advantage in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder Florian Wirtz this summer. The English side have identified the Germany star as a direct replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who is all set to leave the club this summer as a free agent. Mbappe reveals how Ronaldo & Zidane ins...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accused Manchester United supporters of lacking class after singing vulgar chants about Phil Foden’s mother during Sunday’s derby.Guardiola said rival supporters should be ashamed having also targeted the England international as he left the field following a drab goalless draw at Old Trafford.He said: “The chants to him? Lack of class. But it...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola felt his “legendary” Manchester City players rediscovered their “heart” after they came from behind to sink Bournemouth 2-1 and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.Second-half goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush kept City in with a chance of salvaging a trophy from this season after they trailed to Evanilson’s tap-in at the break.The midfield of Kevin...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester City are expected to sign a midfielder in the summer, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Mateo Kovacic have been linked with moves a...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted he could feel the anxiety in the Etihad Stadium – but remains confident Manchester City will qualify for the Champions League.The champions missed the chance to return to the Premier League top four on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by fellow European challengers Brighton after twice surrendering the lead.The result left them fifth in the table and gives fo...Full Story »