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 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Guardiola says he trusts Grealish 'unconditionally'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he has always retained his trust in Jack Grealish after the midfielder scored his first goal of the season in a 3-0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

Haaland alone won't win Champions League for City, says Guardiola

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Monday the team cannot rely on Erling Haaland to single-handedly win them the Champions League this season following his remarkable start to life in England.

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Guardiola expects Foden and Haaland to form lethal combination

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects midfielder Phil Foden and new striker Erling Haaland to form a dangerous combination after playing more games together regularly.

August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022

Haaland embracing life out of 'comfort zone'

For all the global appeal and excitement the Premier League generates, there is a clear danger that the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool reaches a level of repetitiveness that undermines the competitive appeal of England's top flight.

August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022

Chasing pack look to close gap on PL duopoly

For all the global appeal and excitement the Premier League generates, there is a clear danger that the dominance of Manchester City and Liverpool reaches a level of repetitiveness that undermines the competitive appeal of England's top flight.

August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022

Rejigged City favourites again

There will be a new look to Manchester City this season but don't expect the transfer movement to disrupt their domination of the Premier League as they defend their crown.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Darwin would have been fine even without scoring, says Klopp

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp was full of praise for new signing Darwin Nunez as the Uruguayan sealed their 3-1 win over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday.

July 30, 2022
July 30, 2022

'The image of Man City is we always buy, buy, buy; but we sell too'

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is saddened by the departure of Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Raheem Sterling but that the revenue generated by their transfers had contributed to the club's sustainability.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

City retain PL title with dramatic late comeback

Manchester City retained the Premier League title in the most dramatic of fashion as they hauled themselves back from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with three goals in the final 15 minutes on Sunday.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

City can match the greatness of Alex Ferguson's United, says Guardiola

Manchester City can match the greatness of Alex Ferguson's Manchester United if they clinch a fourth Premier League title in five seasons with a victory against Aston Villa on Sunday, according to manager Pep Guardiola.