Pep Guardiola is relishing the decisive phase of the season and has promised Manchester City are again “going for it”. The treble winners are in strong contention to repeat last season’s glories in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. March will be a crucial month with a derby against Manchester United followed by […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has lavished praise on “top-class” Phil Foden for his outstanding form, but insisted the attacker can still improve. Foden struck the only goal in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth to move the Premier League champions to within one point of leaders Liverpool after 26 fixtures. It was Foden’s 16th effort […]
Pep Guardiola hailed his Manchester City “supermen” after they closed the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to one point with an unconvincing 1-0 win at Bournemouth. The champions had to contend with local fireworks, a misfiring Erling Haaland and a second-half onslaught from the hosts before they left the south coast with a 15th […]
Pep Guardiola has warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe Manchester City will not be knocked off their perch easily. The City boss has also pointed out to Manchester United’s newly-arrived major investor that reaching the top of the game – and staying there – will be a tough challenge. Ratcliffe this week reprised the words of Sir […]
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders believes it is impossible to replace Jurgen Klopp and the club should not try to find a replica but someone who can develop their own dynasty. Klopp’s shock decision to step down at the end of the season began an unenviable task for owners Fenway Sports Group of finding a […]
Wayne Rooney says he would walk to Manchester City if Pep Guardiola asked him to become his assistant. Rooney became Manchester United’s record scorer during 13 years at Old Trafford from 2004, scoring 253 goals in 559 appearances for the Red Devils. The former England captain was linked with a move to City after handing […]
Pep Guardiola believes Rodri is “by far” the best midfielder in the world but is pleased his performances do not always grab the headlines. The Spain international was title-chasing Manchester City’s saviour on Saturday as his late equaliser rescued what could prove a vital point in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. It is now over […]
Pep Guardiola accepts the responsibility for Manchester City’s failure to keep Cole Palmer. The champions sold Palmer, one of their highly-rated academy prospects, to Chelsea last summer. The 21-year-old, a member of City’s treble-winning squad last season, has shone since the switch and been the London club’s standout player this term. Guardiola, left, admits he […]
Pep Guardiola has told Erling Haaland to focus more on getting his body language right than scoring goals. The Manchester City manager admitted to being concerned about the prolific Norwegian’s demeanour since his return to action following a two-month lay-off with a foot injury. Guardiola feels the striker has been preoccupied with adding to his […]
Pep Guardiola felt his side had come through a tough game after grinding out a 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday. Erling Haaland struck twice in the latter stages to secure a hard-fought Premier League success for the champions at the Etihad Stadium. It was City’s 10th successive triumph in all competitions and Guardiola said […]
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed talk of a repeat treble by saying he is “99.99” per cent certain it will not happen. The champions are favourites to win a fourth Premier League title in succession and are also in strong contention to retain the Champions League and FA Cup. Winning those trophies in […]
Pep Guardiola refused to discuss an angry bust-up between Kyle Walker and Brentford’s Neal Maupay after Manchester City’s 3-1 win in west London. The England defender blew his top at something Maupay said to him in the closing stages and had to be calmed down by his manager. City skipper Walker had been subjected to […]