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Man City's Haaland fit again as Guardiola sets sights on Champions League spot

Sat, 10 May 2025 - 11:18 GMT

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is in contention to start against Southampton this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday after the Norwegian striker recovered from an ankle injury that kept him sidelined for nearly six weeks.

Guardiola clarifies comments about taking a break from managing football

Sat, 03 May 2025 - 11:29 GMT

Pep Guardiola has vowed to take a break from football when his time at Manchester City is over, but stifled speculation that he is leaving the club any time soon in a pre-game interview on Friday.

Guardiola praises 'fantastic' De Bruyne after comeback win over Palace

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 - 01:47 GMT

Manchester City captain Kevin de Bruyne is back to his familiar best, manager Pep Guardiola said after the midfielder scored and helped create two other goals in the 5-2 comeback victory over visitors Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Brighton among several challengers for European qualification, Guardiola says

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 - 08:10 GMT

While Manchester City put their quest for European qualification on the line again on Saturday when they host Brighton & Hove Albion, coach Pep Guardiola warned the south coast side are not the only team who can knock them out of contention.

Slot praises Guardiola's City as Liverpool's injury concerns grow before clash

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 - 10:10 GMT

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Pep Guardiola’s management of his injury-hit Manchester City side and raised his own squad’s fitness concerns ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad.

Man City defender Akanji facing surgery and lengthy layoff

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 - 08:29 GMT

Manchester City will be without defender Manuel Akanji for eight to 10 weeks due to a muscle injury that will require surgery, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday, in another blow to his injury-hit team.

Guardiola denies Man City's January spending due to transfer embargo fears

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 - 04:53 GMT

Manchester City's January spending was not a precautionary measure for a future transfer embargo, manager Pep Guardiola said, adding the club would learn the verdict of a hearing into their alleged violations of Premier League regulations in "one month".

Guardiola says new Champions League format has been great lesson

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 - 02:29 GMT

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

Guardiola takes blame for Man City's slump

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 - 10:03 GMT

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was responsible for his side's underwhelming form this season, in which they have won just two of their last 10 Premier League games.

Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Guardiola

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - 01:37 GMT

Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League due to their recent dip in form, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 11:35 GMT

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite the club's current struggles.

Guardiola stays positive after City woes continue at Juve

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 - 08:49 GMT

Guardiola's side anguish 22nd in the Champions League table, only three places out of automatic elimination from the competition with two games remaining.

Guardiola signs two-year contract extension with Man City

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 11:18 GMT

Spaniard Guardiola's decision means he will spend more than a decade at the club he joined in 2016 and has led to a dazzling array of silverware, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League crown.

Guardiola confident City will avoid fourth straight loss

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 - 09:55 GMT

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is facing what would be an unwanted managerial first if his team loses their fourth consecutive game when they play at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.

Haaland wows manager, teammates with acrobatic goal against Sparta Prague

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 - 03:16 GMT

The 24-year-old Norwegian scored twice as City thrashed Sparta Prague 5-0 in the Champions League, but it was his first goal -- a flying back-heeled volley out of the air -- that had social media in a frenzy and left his teammates in awe.

Premier League not postponing City games after Club World Cup, says Guardiola

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 - 12:02 GMT

The Premier League will not postpone reigning champions Manchester City's opening games of the 2025-26 season to give players recovery time after the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., manager Pep Guardiola said.

Arsenal provoked war, says Man City's Guardiola as rivalry escalates

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 - 10:28 GMT

Arsenal wanted to provoke Manchester City into a war during last weekend's Premier League clash but the champions are ready for the challenge, City manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Haaland feeling better than ever, says Guardiola

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 09:49 GMT

Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland could etch his name alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi among the game's greatest strikers with his "ridiculous" scoring numbers.

Man City's charges hearing will not affect form, Guardiola says

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 - 10:37 GMT

A verdict expected in coming months on Manchester City's alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations will not affect the players' performance, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of Saturday's home game against Ipswich Town.

Man City's Guardiola named Premier League Manager of the Year

Thu, 23 May 2024 - 06:14 GMT

Pep Guardiola was named Premier League Manager of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Manchester City to an unprecedented fourth successive title.

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