Pep Guardiola

Lack of rest after Club World Cup could 'destroy' Man City: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is concerned about the lack of rest his side will get ahead of the new Premier League season and said their involvement in the Club World Cup could "destroy" them.

Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own good.

Man City fined £1 mn after delayed Premier League kick-offs

Manchester City have been fined more than £1 million by the Premier League over delayed kick-offs in nine matches last season.

Guardiola hails new signings as Man City survive 'tough conditions'

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the impact of the new signings who came straight into the team for the 2-0 win over Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday.

Grealish left out of Man City squad for Club World Cup

Jack Grealish's future at Manchester City was plunged into further doubt on Wednesday after the England international was left out of Pep Guardiola's squad for the Club World Cup.

War in Gaza 'hurts my whole body', says Guardiola

"Let me be clear, it's not about ideology. It's not about whether I'm right, or you're wrong. It's just about the love of life, about the care of your neighbour."

Man City appoint ex-Klopp assistant Lijnders to coaching staff

Manchester City on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of two former Liverpool coaches to Pep Guardiola's backroom staff, including Jurgen Klopp's ex-assistant Pepijn Lijnders.

Guardiola dreams of World Cup glory but has no plans to leave City anytime soon

Pep Guardiola has no plans to leave Manchester City anytime soon but the Spaniard has often thought about what it would be like to guide an international team and says he would love to take on the challenge of a World Cup or Euros campaign.

City's third-placed finish may be better achievement than title win: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described his team's first trophyless campaign since 2017 as a season of growth and reflection, dismissing notions of failure and suggesting it may have been a greater achievement than a previous title win.

September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023

City 'in trouble' after Silva adds to injury list, says Guardiola

Silva, who signed a one-year extension last month which will keep him at City until 2026, was forced off before halftime of City's 3-1 home win over Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League opener on Tuesday.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

City's Stones out until September with injury: Guardiola

John Stones will be out of action until after the international break due to an injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said, casting doubt on the defender's availability for England's Euro qualifier against Ukraine and friendly with Scotland next month.

August 20, 2023
August 20, 2023

Guardiola offers City fan a chance to coach

Guardiola's side won the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday by defeating La Liga side Sevilla on penalties, and they faced a quick turnaround to face Newcastle late on Saturday evening at the Etihad

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

Guardiola eyes full house of City trophies after Super Cup success

Should City win the Club World Cup in December, it would complete Guardiola's honours list since arriving in England, which already includes five Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups and the club's first Champions League

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

City remain the team to beat

Defending champions Manchester City will be gunning for their 8th Premier League title as they fixate to build following their coveted treble-winning season.

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

Modest City begin bid for Premier League history

Manchester City kick-off the new Premier League season at Burnley on Friday to begin their bid to become the first side to ever win four consecutive English top-flight titles but manager Pep Guardiola remained humble as he said that his side will not be able to scale the dizzying heights of last season's treble-winning campaign.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Guardiola says City treble 'once in a lifetime' feat

City, bidding to become the first side to win four consecutive English top-flight titles, start the Premier League season away to Burnley on Friday

July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023

Saudi league 'completely changed the market': Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that the Saudi Pro League had "completely changed the market" and he expects more and more high-profile players to move there.

July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023

Mahrez joins Saudi club Al-Ahli

Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has left the treble winners to join Saudi side Al-Ahli, the two clubs announced on Friday.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Guardiola says City's 'new generation is coming'

Pep Guardiola declared Manchester City's "new generation is coming" after a trio of academy graduates shone in the European champions' second win of a pre-season tour in Japan against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.