Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his relief as midfield linchpin Rodri begins to rediscover his world-class form following an arduous 18-month battle with injury. The Spanish international, who secured City's first-ever Ballon d'Or triumph, has become a regular fixture in the starting XI again since January as the Premier League champions chase a historic quadruple.
Robert Lewandowski has finally opened up on his future at Barcelona as his current contract at Camp Nou nears its expiry date, sparking intense speculation across the footballing world. The 37-year-old has seen his playing time reduced under Hansi Flick this season, and says he is taking a patient and calculated approach to his next professional step.
Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened further on Wednesday night as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest. Despite leading twice through Antoine Semenyo and Rodri, Pep Guardiola's side were pegged back by stunning strikes from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.
Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luís has opened up on the tactical masterclasses that shaped his philosophy, specifically a humbling encounter with Pep Guardiola. Known as one of his generation's most cerebral players, the Brazilian is reflecting on his illustrious career as he prepares for a future in the dugout, using these lessons as the cornerstone of his approach to management.
Pep Guardiola has given an update on Erling Haaland's injury as Manchester City sweat on their top scorer's fitness before their Premier League clash at home to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Haaland sustained a minor issue in training last Thursday, missing the 1-0 win at Leeds United. Haaland's availability was naturally the main talking point ahead of the game against struggling Forest.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he is in the dark regarding a return date for Erling Haaland after the talismanic striker was forced to sit out Saturday’s narrow victory over Leeds United. The Norwegian sensation was the headline omission from the City squad at Elland Road, leaving the defending Premier League champions to rely on a solitary Antoine Semenyo strike to secure all three points in a tense encounter in Yorkshire.
Pep Guardiola has criticised the Leeds United supporters who booed the Muslim Manchester City players observing Ramadan when they broke their fast during Saturday's Premier League match. The City coach called for more tolerance and said that respecting other religions was part of living in the modern world, while Leeds' assistant boss Edmund Riemer said he was also disappointed with the reaction.
From rejected at Barcelona to delivering the only Italian treble, ending Barcelona’s dominance with 100 points, and winning Roma’s first European silverware — Jose Mourinho’s managerial journey delivers more historic highs than Pep Guardiola’s. Every trophy and every milestone proves The Special One’s resume stands alone at the very top.
A nonplussed Pep Guardiola dismissed a question from a reporter that related to Mikel Arteta chasing his first Premier League title as a manager, insisting that he had not attended his pre-match press conference to offer advice to the Arsenal boss. Manchester City face Leeds on Saturday evening as they look to close the gap at the top of the table to two points, with the Gunners not in action until Sunday, when they host Chelsea.
Pep Guardiola has been tipped for a shock new role at Manchester City, with the club's owners told to keep him at the club for "as long as humanly possible". Reports have suggested the former Barcelona boss could leave the club at the end of the season.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Manchester City have "impunity" as he criticised the Premier League for their ongoing handling of their financial charges. The club have 115 charges against them but there is no end in sight to the investigation that is ongoing. Tebas says it's a "damaging" situations that "makes the institution weaker."
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke insists the club "drink proper pints" instead of cocktails after Pep Guardiola urged his Manchester City players to sip on caipirinhas and daiquiris after closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal. The two sides are set to go head-to-head this weekend in a vital clash at both ends of the Premier League table at Elland Road.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly intervened to ask Erling Haaland to ‘stop talking’ to Real Madrid amid growing concerns over his future. The Catalan coach is anxious that constant speculation regarding a move to Spain could destabilise the striker during a critical phase of the season. While the 25-year-old remains a key figure at the Etihad, Guardiola wants all negotiations shelved until the current campaign concludes.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged his players to "enjoy life" and go out and enjoy some cocktails after securing a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. The result has put more pressure on table-toppers Arsenal ahead of their date with Tottenham, as Manchester City are now just two points behind the Gunners in the race for the title.
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