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Pep Guardiola of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City

Pep unhappy with lack of scrutiny on Arsenal spending

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggested Arsenal's spending was not held to the same level of scrutiny as his club's ahead of their clash at the Emirates Stadium for what is sure to be a fiery Premier League encounter between the two teams on Sunday.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Guardiola: Haaland can set new Champions League record

Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to break the Champions League's all-time scoring record after becoming the quickest player to reach 50 goals.

Soccer • 19 Sep

Pep Guardiola has spent nine years in charge at Manchester City

'Good season' lies in store for City - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits his current side are not at the same level as some of his great Manchester City teams of the past.

Soccer • 31 Aug

'Incredibly happy' Dias pens deal to remain at City

Ruben Dias has signed a two-year contract extension at Manchester City that will keep the Portugal centre-back at the club until 2029.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Man City's Rodri not fit for new season

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suffered an injury setback which will see not him return to full fitness until after September's international break.

Soccer • 09 Aug

Bernardo Silva addressing the media before Man City's World Cup opener

Silva to remain at City with enhanced captain's role

Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City for the coming season - and he looks set to wear the captain's armband.

Soccer • 18 Jun

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21:Pepijn Lijnders and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offsi

Former Liverpool assistant Lijnders joins Man City

Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of former Liverpool assistant coach Pepijn Lijnders as Pep Guardiola's new number two.

Soccer • 10 Jun

Pep Guardiola wants international management at some stage of his career

Pep dreams of World Cup, but isn't leaving City yet

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.

Soccer • 05 Jun

Pep Guardiola wants to keep a small squad at Manchester City

Guardiola says he will quit if City squad gets too big

Pep Guardiola claimed he could quit as Manchester City boss if he is given too big a squad next season because he cannot bear to leave a large number of fit players out.

Soccer • 21 May

Manchester City won the FA Cup in 2023 and 2019 under Pep Guardiola

FA Cup no consolation prize for City, insists Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists winning the FA Cup again would be just as special for Manchester City as it would for Crystal Palace to claim it for the first time.

Soccer • 17 May

Guardiola to take undefined break after City tenure

Pep Guardiola has vowed to "stop" when he leaves Manchester City – but has yet to decide if that means a sabbatical or something more permanent.

Soccer • 02 May

'I know he wants the best for the club,' the Man City manager said of the Belgian playmaker

Pep understands De Bruyne dismay over City curtain call

Pep Guardiola understands Kevin De Bruyne's disappointment but is convinced he will give everything to go out on a high at Manchester City.

Soccer • 27 Apr

Pep Guardiola celebrates Man City's winning goal against Aston Villa

Guardiola: Lesson learned, expect better City next term

Pep Guardiola is convinced Manchester City will be back competing for the biggest prizes next season after learning from this year's underwhelming campaign.

Soccer • 25 Apr

Ruben Amorim (R) and Manchester United surprise Pep Guardiola's City away in December

Amorim expecting tough derby test from 'improved' City

Ruben Amorim is focused on his own problems rather than Manchester City's as the Manchester United head coach looks to get the better of Pep Guardiola for the third time this season.

Soccer • 05 Apr

Pep Guardiola's side are fighting for Champions League qualification

Top four would be 'huge success' for City - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes qualification for the Champions League this season would represent a "huge success".

Soccer • 14 Mar

'To find a way we have to play better,' said the Man City manager

Guardiola: City must run gauntlet to secure top four

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Champions League qualification will not fall from the sky for them after a damaging defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish's on-field displays will be of more interest to him

'Day off is a day off' - Pep plays down Grealish jaunt

Pep Guardiola insisted he had no issue with Jack Grealish enjoying a night out - but warned he must deliver on the pitch for Manchester City.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Rodri was initially ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after suffering anterior cruciate ligament damage in September

Guardiola says Rodri could return before end of season

Rodri could be back in action before the end of the Premier League season, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Kevin De Bruyne (L) has been instrumental in Pep Guardiola's six Premier League title wins with Manchester City

De Bruyne could choose to leave City, accepts Pep

Kevin De Bruyne must make his own decision on his Manchester City future, Pep Guardiola has insisted.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Pep Guardiola (L) and his Manchester City side travel to Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham on Wednesday

Postecoglou expects City revival, Haaland still a doubt

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou believes it was only natural Manchester City would drop from their "unprecedented standard" but would not be surprised to see them win the Premier League next season.

Soccer • 25 Feb

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side are currently fourth in the Premier League table

Guardiola floored by Carragher's 'Rudiger-itis' comment

Pep Guardiola was lost for words when told of Jamie Carragher's thoughts on Erling Haaland's absence against Real Madrid in midweek.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Erling Haaland (L) missed the Manchester City defeat in Madrid where John Stones suffered a muscle injury

Stones out, Haaland still a doubt, Pep mulls clear-out

Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Manchester City's clash with Liverpool on Sunday while defender John Stones is facing another lengthy lay-off.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said his team must "make an almost-perfect game" to progress against Real Madrid

Fallon: Guardiola's mind games feed into underdogs tag

Manchester City's recent upturn in form, coupled with the return to fitness of key defenders, gives Pep Guardiola's side a fighting chance against Real Madrid tonight, according to RTÉ soccer analyst Lisa Fallon.

Soccer • 19 Feb

Carlo Ancelotti (L) and Pep Guardiola's sides shared five goals in a dramatic first leg

Ancelotti not buying Pep pessimism ahead of second leg

Carlo Ancelotti claims Pep Guardiola cannot really think Manchester City have only a "one percent" chance of turning their Champions League tie against Real Madrid around.

Soccer • 18 Feb

Erling Haaland was substituted after picking up a knock

Pep plays down Haaland knock, hails Marmoush treble

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week's Champions League trip to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 15 Feb