Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's first Champions League title was "written in the stars" and praised the club for sticking with him when others might have sacked him for taking so long to become champions of Europe. Guardiola lifted the trophy in Istanbul on Saturday after a 1-0 win over Inter secured by Rodri's 68th-minute goal. "Inter are really good. Be patient, I said at half-time. Y...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have earned a place among the greats after finally winning the Champions League.City completed the treble on a glorious night in Istanbul on Saturday as they beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a hard-fought final with a 68th-minute Rodri strike.City have dominated the domestic scene under Guardiola, winning five Premier League titles in six years as well as two FA Cup...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted “this f****** trophy is so difficult to win” after watching Manchester City finally end their wait for Champions League glory.Rodri’s goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul to complete the treble derby rivals Manchester United achieved in 1999.Asked how he was feeling after the presentation, Guardiola told BT Sport: “Tir...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City team to cement their greatness by winning the Champions League following their latest FA Cup success.City completed the domestic double for a second time under Guardiola as they overpowered rivals Manchester United 2-1 at Wembley on Saturday.Ilkay Gundogan scored both goals, including a stunning volley after just 12 seconds – the fastest goal in FA C...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claimed his newly-crowned Premier League champions “drank all the alcohol in Manchester” ahead of a pulsating 1-1 draw at Brighton.Guardiola was concerned his treble-chasing side may suffer a hangover in Sussex following the jubilation of the weekend’s title celebrations.But the Spaniard was pleasantly surprised by the performance of his playe...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City’s latest Premier League title success should not be demeaned by suggestions Arsenal ‘bottled it’ in the run-in.Yet the City boss conceded his side would need to go on to win the Champions League to be regarded among the greats.City were confirmed as English champions for a fifth time in six years and a third season in succession after Arse...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says revenge for last season’s semi-final heartache fuelled treble-chasing Manchester City as they sealed a place in the Champions League final in style against Real Madrid.A June 10 clash with Inter Milan in Istanbul beckons after a spectacular display of skill, strength and nous at a rocking Etihad Stadium against the reigning champions on Wednesday.City drew 1-1 with Champ...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was unhappy with Everton defender Yerry Mina for what he implied were underhand and unsporting tactics during their 3-0 win at Goodison Park.The Colombia international was involved in one visible incident with Aymeric Laporte at a corner in the first half in which the City centre-back slapped his opponent in the stomach following an altercation and Mina fell...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he would like to keep working with Ilkay Gundogan after he scored twice in a 2-1 win over Leeds on Saturday. WHAT HAPPENED? Gundogan scored twice to fire City to victory over Leeds and even could have had a hat-trick but hit the post from the penalty spot. The German midfielder is Guardiola's longest serving player although he could be in his final mont...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola refused to criticise Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland over the missed penalty in Manchester City’s unexpectedly narrow 2-1 win over Leeds.Regular taker Haaland deferred to Gundogan when City were awarded a late spot-kick at the Etihad Stadium to allow the German a chance to complete a hat-trick.Yet, much to Guardiola’s obvious frustration, Gundogan’s effort came ...Full Story »

Despite being in pole position to lift another Premier League title with just a handful of games to go, there will almost certainly be some Man City players that still aren't happy. Much of their ire is likely to be down to not playing enough games for the champions-elect, and therefore a feeling of detachment would be somewhat understandable. Not that it appears to worry manager, Pep Guardiol...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said “special striker” Erling Haaland richly deserved the guard of honour by his Manchester City team-mates after breaking the Premier League single-season scoring record.The 22-year-old has made a mockery of those doubting whether he could repeat his goalscoring feats after last summer’s switch from Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad Stadium.Haaland took his tally t...Full Story »

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 »