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Pep Guardiola admitted to getting his tactics wrong at Wembley

Guardiola takes blame for FA Cup final defeat

Pep Guardiola admitted he got his tactics wrong as Manchester City's reign as FA Cup holders was ended by a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the final at Wembley.

Soccer • 26 May 24

'Right now my feeling is I want to stay next season'

Pep hails 'insane' City success as title secured

Pep Guardiola hailed the "insane" achievements of his history-making Manchester City side after they won a fourth Premier League title in a row.

Soccer • 20 May 24

"That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager in a game."

City game the worst experience of Postecoglou's career

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has described Tuesday night as the "worst experience" of his management career.

Soccer • 17 May 24

Pep Guardiola is look to push Manchester City to the title

Lose to Spurs and the title is gone, says Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists winning is their only option at Tottenham as they seek to reclaim the advantage in the final week of the Premier League title race.

Soccer • 13 May 24

The City manager is now turning his attention to Tottenham on Tuesday

Guardiola wants City to be masters of their own destiny

Pep Guardiola reiterated that Manchester City's destiny remains in their own hands after their 4-0 victory over Fulham helped them return to the top of the Premier League table.

Soccer • 11 May 24

Pep Guardiola expects Fulham to be focused on winning against Man City

Guardiola not fooled by Fulham kite-flying video

Pep Guardiola has no doubt Fulham will "do everything" to beat Manchester City on Saturday no matter how much fun they have had in training.

Soccer • 10 May 24

City got the win but Pep did not enjoy his trip to the City Ground

Guardiola: Dry pitch helped 'so lucky' City beat Forest

Pep Guardiola believes "incredibly fortunate" Manchester City were aided by the dry state of the City Ground pitch in their 2-0 win over wasteful Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 28 Apr 24

Guardiola and City have destiny in their own hands

Fighting for league title again a 'dream' for Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits it is "a dream come true" for Manchester City to be fighting for a fourth successive Premier League title as he prepares to face a Nottingham Forest team fuelled by perceived injustice.

Soccer • 27 Apr 24

City are aiming for a record fourth English league title in a row

Guardiola: Liverpool derby fate served as City warning

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Liverpool's surprise derby defeat to Everton served as a warning to his players ahead of a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Rodri of Manchester City and Luka Modric of Real Madrid

I 'saw only one team' - Rodri bemoans Madrid's tactics

Rodri claims he "saw only one team" trying to win as he bemoaned Real Madrid's tactics following Manchester City's heartbreaking Champions League quarter-final loss.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (L) and Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Pep and Ancelotti content after dazzling draw in Madrid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side's character after the Champions League holders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Pep Guardiola addresses the media at the Bernabeu on Monday evening

Attack the best form of defence for Pep at the Bernabeu

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they clash again in the Champions League.

Soccer • 08 Apr 24

Phil Foden took centre stage as some of his illustrious team-mates were rested

Pep lavishes Foden with superlatives after hat-trick

Pep Guardiola said Phil Foden can "do whatever he wants" in football after watching him fire Manchester City to a 4-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa with a brilliant hat-trick.

Soccer • 04 Apr 24

Grealish was in sardonic mood when asked about rant at Jack Grealish

Pep jokes his 'ego' responsible for Grealish exchange

Pep Guardiola impishly suggested his "ego" was responsible for a confrontation with Jack Grealish following Manchester City's goalless draw against Arsenal at the weekend.

Soccer • 02 Apr 24

Pep Guardiola looks on during another enthralling battle with Liverpool

Guardiola happy with point after Liverpool 'tsunami'

Pep Guardiola felt Manchester City had survived a "tsunami" after the champions' crunch Premier League title clash at Liverpool on Sunday ended 1-1.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Pep Guardiola: 'Whatever happens, I'm pretty sure we'll perform well'

Pep ready to 'overcome everything' in Anfield cauldron

Pep Guardiola has urged his Manchester City team to be ready to "overcome absolutely everything" as they head to Liverpool for a crunch title showdown.

Soccer • 10 Mar 24

Jurgen Klopp (L) and Pep Guardiola will pit their wits against each other again on Sunday

'Best manager in the world' - Klopp pumps up Pep

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp paid a glowing tribute to Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola ahead of what could be the pair's final meeting, anointing him the best manager he has ever seen.

Soccer • 08 Mar 24

Guardiola embraces Foden as he is substituted

Guardiola hails 'world class' Foden after derby triumph

Pep Guardiola praised fantastic Phil Foden and said the Manchester City midfielder is developing into a world-class player after his wonderful, derby-winning display against Manchester United.

Soccer • 03 Mar 24

The Manchester City boss feels his side will have recovered well for the visit of their neighbours

Guardiola happy with 'dream' prep ahead of United clash

Pep Guardiola feels having four clear days ahead of a Manchester derby is a "dream" at this stage of the season.

Soccer • 02 Mar 24

Guardiola hails 'generous' De Bruyne after Cup cakewalk

Pep Guardiola praised the "generosity" of Kevin De Bruyne after he set up four of Erling Haaland's five goals as Manchester City thrashed Luton at Kenilworth Road to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 28 Feb 24

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are attempting to repeat last season's treble

Updated Guardiola looking forward to decisive stretch with City

Pep Guardiola is relishing the decisive phase of the season and has promised Manchester City are again "going for it".

Soccer • 26 Feb 24

Pep Guardiola and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola on the sideline

Guardiola hails City 'Supermen' after Bournemouth win

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.

Soccer • 24 Feb 24