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.

December 17, 2017
December 17, 2017

De Bruyne is my Man City blueprint, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne incarnated Manchester City's future after the Belgian's sublime display inspired his side to an emphatic 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

December 15, 2017
December 15, 2017

Record-breaker Guardiola relishes Spurs test

Pep Guardiola's hunger to make history with Manchester City remains undiminished after his side became the first in the history of the English top flight to win 15 successive games.

December 14, 2017
December 14, 2017

Manchester City hailed as Premier League greats

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are being widely hailed as one of the best sides in Premier League history after they set a stunning new record of 15 straight wins.

December 10, 2017
December 10, 2017

Guardiola reveals his time of doubts over tactics

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's commitment to possession football is well established but ahead of Sunday's derby clash with Manchester United, the former Barcelona coach reveals he had once doubted his philosophy - but only for 48 hours.

November 21, 2017
November 21, 2017

Guardiola plays down Man City Champions League favourites tag

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are still not among the favourites to win the Champions League despite their eye-catching form in domestic and European competition.

November 6, 2017
November 6, 2017

Man City will be hard to stop, warns angry Wenger

Arsene Wenger accepts leaders Manchester City would be "hard to stop" in their quest for the Premier League title especially if they continue to get the rub of the green from referees.

November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017

Invincible Guardiola ripping up the record book

Pep Guardiola takes his swaggering Manchester City side to the home of Italian league leaders Napoli on Wednesday knowing a win will guarantee qualification for the Champions League knockout stages with two games to spare.

October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017

Guardiola blames Carabao Cup ball

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola brands the ball used for the match against Wolverhampton Wanderer’s as “unacceptable for a high-level competition.”

October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017

City have found killer instinct, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have found a more ruthless streak after they overcame stubborn Burnley 3-0 to earn a club record equalling 11th consecutive victory.

October 16, 2017
October 16, 2017

Rhapsody in sky blue: Man City v Napoli

Manchester City and Napoli are the two most prolific teams in Europe's five major leagues, which makes Tuesday's Champions League encounter at the Etihad Stadium a genuinely mouth-watering prospect.