Pep Guardiola has no doubt Manchester City will remain a force after he leaves the club.The City manager has given no indication that will be any time soon, even though speculation over his future is likely to recur until he commits to a new contract.The 51-year-old former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is in the final year of his current deal at the Etihad Stadium.Guardiola is an inspirationa...Full Story »

A STREET ARTIST has slammed Manchester United fans for vandalising a mural of Pep Guardiola. The graffiti artist known as Mr Meana completed the huge mural on the side of a house in Ashton New Road last week, just a stone's throw from the Etihad. A street artist paid homage to Pep Guardiola with a mural not far from the EtihadCredit: PA But United fans defaced the painting and spraypainted 'M...Full Story »

The Manchester City boss was spotted touring Venice as many of his players jetted away for international duty. Pep Guardiola and wife Cristina Serra Credit: BackGrid Guardiola dons a black jumper with a white undershirt Credit: BackGrid He also attempted to disguise himself with a hat and glasses as the pair shopped around Credit: BackGrid They take in the sights as the international break g...Full Story »

Manchester City's Jack Grealish celebrates after opening the scoring in his side's win at Wolves (Image credit: Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images) Manchester City(opens in new tab) boss Pep Guardiola concedes that Jack Grealish has been weighed down by his £100m price tag. Grealish became the most expensive English player of all time when he joined City from Aston Villa(opens in new...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is expecting plenty more from the prolific Erling Haaland.Manchester City boss Guardiola compared the Norwegian striker to Johan Cryuff in midweek after his superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.The strike was Haaland’s 13th in just nine appearances since his £51million summer move to the Etihad Stadium from the German club.The 22-year-old...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.Haaland stunned his old club with six minutes remaining of a tight Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium as he leapt and stretched to turn in a swerving Joao Cancelo cross.His effort completed a late City comeback and snatched a 2-1 victory after they ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied he has a problem with Erling Haaland after the Norway striker bagged another two goals on Tuesday night. Haaland was the star of the show for City once again as he helped his team win 4-0 against Sevilla in the Champions League and storm to the top of their group. Following the match, Guardiola was asked by BT Sport reporter Jules Breach to name the...Full Story »

The 27-year-old Swiss international was at the Etihad on Wednesday to undergo a medical and put the finishing touches to his move. Akanji joins City in a £15m transfer from Dortmund Credit: Instagram @mancity And he has signed a five-year deal – keeping him with the champions until summer 2027. Manchester City believe they have acquired a top centre-back for a bargain price as he...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland has to the potential to write himself into Manchester City folklore after his incredible assault on the Premier League continued with a second successive hat-trick.The 22-year-old bagged a 26-minute first-half treble to put Nottingham Forest to the sword in a 6-0 win, just four days after doing the same to Crystal Palace.He is now the first player in the Premier...Full Story »

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 »