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Guardiola will LEAVE Man City this summer!

Pep Guardiola is set to bring his legendary tenure at Manchester City to an end this summer, with the Catalan coach expected to step down after the final game of the Premier League season. Having lead the club to unprecedented success, the 55-year-old will depart following the title decider against Aston Villa on Sunday.

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Emery labels Guardiola 'greatest coaching genius'

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has hailed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the "greatest" coaching mind in the game. The Spaniard also praised the work of Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique as he reflected on the elite level of management currently on display across Europe's top leagues.

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Guardiola tight-lipped on Man City future after FA Cup win

Pep Guardiola has once again fuelled speculation regarding his Manchester City tenure after refusing to discuss his future following a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea. Despite securing his 20th trophy in English football and keeping City's hopes of a domestic treble alive, the Spaniard maintained his "silent operator" approach when asked if this decade-long stint at the Etihad is nearing its conclusion.

Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League

Guardiola 'changed how I see football', says Silva

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has opened up about his deep connection with Pep Guardiola after confirming that the 2025-26 campaign will be his final season at the Etihad. Speaking after City’s 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea - secured by an Antoine Semenyo strike - the Portuguese playmaker revealed that Guardiola "changed the way he sees football," while maintaining a professional stance on the manager's decision to let him depart this summer.

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Guardiola makes history as Man City secure double

Manchester City have once again asserted their dominance over the English game, securing the domestic cup double with a hard-fought victory at Wembley. Pep Guardiola's men edged past Chelsea 1-0 to ensure another trophy heads to the Etihad cabinet this season, with the coach writing his name in the history books once again.

Manchester City v Manchester United - FA Youth Cup Final

Guardiola hails Man City's FA Youth Cup winners

Pep Guardiola was left beaming with pride as he watched Manchester City’s next generation secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester United to clinch the FA Youth Cup. The first-team manager was a prominent figure in the stands at the Joie Stadium, witnessing a clash that highlighted the immense depth of talent currently residing within the City Football Academy.

Newcastle United v Manchester City - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Guardiola hails 'quality' Foden after City beat Palace

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Phil Foden after he inspired Manchester City to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace, moving within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. The England international was the architect of the win, providing two sublime assists on his first league start since March to ensure the title race goes to the wire.

Burnley v Manchester City - Premier League

Guardiola admits he's 'never trusted' VAR

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he has "never trusted" VAR as Manchester City face an uphill battle to catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. The Catalan coach insists his players must take matters into their own hands rather than relying on a system he likens to a "flip of a coin" following more officiating drama involving the Gunners.

West Ham United v Arsenal - Premier League

Revealed: How Guardiola reacted to controversial VAR decision

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has shifted focus entirely to his side's upcoming fixtures rather than dwelling on the controversial VAR decision that helped title rivals Arsenal secure a crucial victory against West Ham. With the title race intensifying, City face immense pressure to maintain their winning streak and overcome a five-point deficit as the season reaches its climax.

Manchester City FC v Real Madrid CF - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Guardiola: Doku can reach same level as Yamal & Vinicius

Pep Guardiola has backed Jeremy Doku to become one of the premier wingers in world football, placing him in the same bracket as Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal. The Belgian forward has hit a purple patch at the perfect time for Manchester City, finding the net in three consecutive games as the Premier League title race nears its conclusion.

Frequently asked questions

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.