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Grealish told Guardiola isn't to blame for his Man City woes

Jack Grealish has been told that Pep Guardiola isn't to blame for the winger's struggles at Manchester City. Many believe that the attacking talents and flair that Grealish possessed before his move from Aston Villa has been beaten out of him at the Etihad. But former Chelsea man Pat Nevin thinks something else is at play amid the winger's superb start on loan at Everton.

Keane blasts Guardiola over excuse for poor Man City form

After throwing away victory against Arsenal left Manchester City ninth in the Premier League table with seven points from five games, Pep Guardiola defended his team's poor early season form. But the Spaniard's claims that his players are already "incredibly tired" did not sit well with ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane.

Ex-Bayern chief reveals secret New York trip to sign Guardiola

Bayern Munich's stunning appointment of Pep Guardiola in 2013 was a "masterpiece of discretion," according to former CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. He has now revealed how the deal was kept secret even from the club's sporting director and was finalised when Uli Hoeness flew to New York to get the contract signed.

Guardiola jokes City have reluctantly become 'transition team'

Pep Guardiola has joked that Manchester City are now a “transition team”, with the demanding Catalan coach reacting to a battling draw at Arsenal that saw the Blues post the lowest possession stats of his 10-year tenure. Guardiola admits that he needs to get “spirit” back in his team after seeing them make a slow start to the 2025-26 Premier League season.

Arsenal's title hopes fading as City do Liverpool a favour

Arsenal and Manchester City played out a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday, with the two Premier League rivals unable to be separated through 98 or so minutes. Erling Haaland had given the visitors an early lead, before Pep Guardiola remarkably decided to park the bus to try and sneak the win. Those efforts went up in smoke in added time as Gabriel Martinelli scored to clinch a point for the Gunners.

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Guardiola posts career-worst stat in Man City's draw with Arsenal

Pep Guardiola set a career-worst statistic in Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates. Erling Haaland's first-half goal looked like it would secure the visitors all three points but Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time equaliser ensured it was honours even on Sunday. As a result, the ex-Barcelona boss reached a new personal low as a manager.

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Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' Arteta

Pep Guardiola has hailed Mikel Arteta as "extraordinary" and claimed that Arsenal are "one of the toughest opponents" to beat in Europe ahead of Manchester City's trip to the Emirates Stadium. Other than Liverpool, Arteta's Gunners have given Guardiola's City the toughest competition in the Premier League title race in the last decade and they are unbeaten in their last five head-to-head clashes.

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Pep issues sarcastic message to Arteta over summer spending

Pep Guardiola has aimed a sarcastic jibe at Arsenal and Liverpool ahead of Manchester City's visit to the Emirates Stadium, suggesting any title success for Mikel Arteta or Arne Slot will be "just because they spent a lot of money". The Spaniard claimed his rivals are treated differently in the debate around spending.

Pep admits he 'missed' in-form Foden after Napoli assist

Phil Foden is back to his best at the perfect time for Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola full of praise for the England star ahead of Sunday's blockbuster clash with Arsenal. After a difficult 2024-25 season, Foden has rediscovered his spark in recent games, scoring against Manchester United on Sunday and assisting versus Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday.

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Haaland backed to smash Ronaldo's Champions League record

Erling Haaland is being backed to rise above Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League goal stakes, making more history in the process. The prolific Manchester City striker has become the fastest man to 50 efforts in elite European competition, with Pep Guardiola expecting the Norway international to go on and set a new all-time benchmark.

Foden & Doku dazzle as Haaland scores AGAIN

Manchester City opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over 10-man Napoli on Thursday. Despite dominating the ball in the early stages, the visitors quickly became content to sit in a low block, soaking up City pressure before looking to hit on the counter. After a long range effort from Tijani Reijnders stung the gloves of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Gianluigi Donnarumma was called into action to stop a Sam Beukema header from a Napoli corner.

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Guardiola claims Man City are seen as UCL underdogs

Pep Guardiola has hinted he is surprised Manchester City are "apparently" not one of favourites to win this season's Champions League. City get their 2025-26 European campaign under way on Thursday evening when they play host to Serie A champions Napoli at the Etihad Stadium.

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Guardiola explains why Khusanov cannot continue playing RB

Pep Guardiola has crushed talk that Abdukodir Khusanov could be Manchester City’s permanent right-back solution, despite the youngster’s heroic display in Sunday’s derby demolition of Manchester United. The Catalan manager admitted the Uzbekistan international has the tools to cover the role, but warned the brutal intensity of City’s fixture calendar makes it impossible for the 21-year-old to handle the job on a full-time basis.

Revealed: Ex-Barca chief's role in paid smear jobs on Guardiola & rivals

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been directly linked to the Barcagate scandal after police uncovered WhatsApp messages showing he monitored a paid social media campaign designed to attack rivals and even Pep Guardiola. Investigators allege Bartomeu concealed contracts, manipulated polls, and used fake accounts to boost his image before the 2021 elections.

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Man City shockingly branded 'amateur team' by PL cult hero

Manchester City have shockingly been branded an “amateur team” by Premier League cult hero Paolo di Canio. The ex-West Ham star believes that another of his former clubs, Serie A title holders Napoli, are capable of claiming a notable scalp when heading to the Etihad Stadium for an intriguing opening clash in their 2025-26 Champions League campaign.

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Guardiola in awe of Haaland — hails Foden for masterclass

Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland as “better than ever” after the striker’s derby double inspired Manchester City to a 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United. Haaland’s ruthless brace, alongside a crucial opener from Phil Foden, saw the Citizens dominate at the Etihad. Guardiola later labelled Foden as “the heart of the club” in a glowing tribute to the Englishman.

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