Pep Guardiola reiterated that Manchester City’s destiny remains in their own hands after their 4-0 victory over Fulham helped them return to the top of the Premier League table.City’s victory has seen them move two points clear of Arsenal who travel to Manchester United on Sunday.Defender Josko Gvardiol netted a brace either side of Phil Foden’s finish, before Julian Alvarez sc...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola believes “incredibly fortunate” Manchester City were aided by the dry state of the City Ground pitch in their 2-0 win over wasteful Nottingham Forest.City reeled in Premier League leaders Arsenal as goals from Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland at Forest reduced the gap to one point at the top with a game in hand, making themselves favourites for a fourth successive titl...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool’s surprise derby defeat to Everton served as a warning to his players ahead of a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton.City moved a point behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and leapfrogged Jurgen Klopp’s side into second spot thanks to Phil Foden’s double and goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez.A thumping south-coast success...Full Story »

Man City's next challenge in the defence of their Premier League title is a trip to Brighton on Thursday and ahead of that clash, Pep Guardiola has been speaking about Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian coach has gained many admirers since arriving at the Amex Stadium in 2022, helping Brighton to the Europa League this season while also playing some of the most attractive football in...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could be leaving the club in the near future, with a shake-up behind the scenes reportedly in store at the Etihad. City's hopes of repeating last season's treble triumph were ended on Wednesday night as the Sky Blues were knocked out of the Champions League on penalties by Real Madrid after a 4-4 draw on aggregate – despite dominating in the second ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted it was “unacceptable” that Manchester City’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea was scheduled for less than 72 hours after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.City recovered from their European exit on Wednesday night – when they played extra-time against Real before losing on penalties – to edge past Mauricio Pochettino’s s...Full Story »

Man City have started their succession plan for Pep Guardiola as the legendary manager is expected to leave at the end of his current contract and the Premier League champions have their eyes on Girona’s Michel. Fans of the Manchester club will not want to think about life at the Etihad without Guardiola but that is getting closer with every passing month. The 53-year-old’s contr...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admits Chelsea’s former Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer has been one of the players of the season.The City manager has also revealed the 21-year-old England midfielder had been trying to leave the Etihad Stadium for two years prior to his £42.5million switch to Stamford Bridge last summer.Palmer, who was considered one of City’s brightest Academy products, has...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has seen his odds to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager fall amid speculation linking him with the Three Lions job. Southgate is preparing to lead England into this summer's European Championship in Germany in what will be the fourth major tournament he has overseen since replacing Sam Allardyce in September 2016. England will start the tournament...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insisted there were no regrets after Manchester City’s bid to retain their Champions League crown ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.The holders were beaten 4-3 on spot-kicks by the Spanish giants after their quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate – 1-1 on the night – despite a dominant display from Guardiola’s side in the secon...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to the challenge of Real Madrid after his Manchester City side thrashed Luton 5-1 on Saturday.City enjoyed the perfect preparation for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against the Spanish giants as they cruised past the Hatters in a one-sided encounter.An early own goal from Daiki Hashioka set them on their way before seco...Full Story »

Revealed: The insane fees Chelsea paid to agents Chelsea spent a staggering £75m ($93m) on agent fees in the last two transfer windows, amid speculation they could be punished for breaching PSR. Per Martyn Ziegler of The Times, Chelsea paid an astonishing £75m to agents across the last two transfer windows. In those windows - January of 2024 and the summer of 2023 - the Blues spent...Full Story »

All that glistens isn't gold in football - unless you're Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, in which case there's a good chance of a few karats being involved Pep Guardiola was wearing a watch worth more than one of his Man City players while facing Real Madrid (Image: Jose Breton/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock) The Catalan was his usual exuberant self on the touchline for Tuesday's quarter-fin...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side’s character after the Champions League holders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid.Guardiola claimed the City of previous years could easily have crumbled under the weight of pressure as the Spanish giants twice hit back in a compelling quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.City led after just two minutes through Bernardo Silv...Full Story »

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that one of the reasons he is still a manager after winning everything is because he is well paid. WHAT HAPPENED?The coach won the treble last year with City to add to his already enormous list of honours with the Manchester club as well as previous sides Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Real Madrid stand in his way of more success in the Champions...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin De Bruyne as “one of the best players in the history of Manchester City” after the Belgian scored two goals in their 4-2 victory at Crystal Palace.De Bruyne cancelled out Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early opener before Rico Lewis fired the visitors into the lead less than two minutes after half-time.Guardiola’s men then took control, with Erling Haal...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden can “do whatever he wants” in football after watching him fire Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa with a brilliant hat-trick.With Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne dropping to the bench, Foden moved into a central position and orchestrated the demolition of Villa with an outstanding display, playing a hand in Rodri’s ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola called out Jack Grealish for his performance against Arsenal in front of the cameras Pep Guardiola brutally berated Jack Grealish on the pitch after Manchester City's 0-0 draw against Arsenal. Reigning Premier League champions City and last years' runners-up Arsenal had to settle for a point apiece in a title-race crunch clash at the Etihad. Defensive focus and a lack of quality ...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called Liverpool the favourites to win the Premier League after his side were held to a goalless home draw by title rivals Arsenal.After Liverpool came from behind to beat Brighton 2-1 earlier in the day, Jurgen Klopp’s side top the table by two points from the Gunners with City in third, three points from the summit.Guardiola’s three-time reigni...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says all Premier League sides would sign Declan Rice if they could as he revealed Manchester City's failed pursuit of the Arsenal ace. Man City wanted to sign West Ham's Rice Joined Arsenal for £105m last summer Guardiola praises England midfielder WHAT HAPPENED?The Cityzens bid £90 million ($114.7m) for the midfielder but Arsenal claimed his signature as their &#...Full Story »