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Pep's surprising reaction to Arsenal bottling title race

Pep Guardiola has insisted he has not discussed the state of the Premier League title race with his Manchester City players even after Arsenal dropped points in their last two games. The Gunners' late collapse at Wolves on Wednesday means that if City win all their remaining matches, including an April showdown against Arsenal, the title will be theirs.

‘Flat and slow and not good!’ - Brutal Guardiola tears into 'boring' Man City

Manchester City may have secured their passage into the FA Cup fifth round, but manager Pep Guardiola was left far from impressed by what he witnessed at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Despite a 2-0 victory over League Two outfit Salford City, the Catalan coach offered a scathing assessment of his side's display, labelling the performance "flat and slow and not good." It was a result that got the job done, but the manner of the victory left much to be desired for the reigning Premier League champions.

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'Who are ya?! Who are ya?!' - Pep explains why he 'loves' the FA Cup

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed just why he loves the FA Cup as he prepares to face League Two side Salford City in the fourth round of the competition on Saturday. The 55-year-old, who has won the competition twice with Manchester City, has revealed he 'loves' the atmosphere generated by fans of lower-league clubs and the chants that fill their stadiums.

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'F*cking hell!' - Pep invites reporter to become his assistant

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had a hilarious response after being grilled on tactics during a press conference ahead of his team's FA Cup fourth round tie against League Two side Salford City on Saturday. Guardiola, who is known for his tactical innovations, was left stunned by a reporter's insightful question and jokingly invited him to become part of his staff.

Pep responds to Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe's immigration rant

Pep Guardiola has issued an impassioned defence of multiculturalism after Sir Jim Ratcliffe's incendiary comments about immigration in the United Kingdom. Ratcliffe claimed the UK had been "colonised by immigrants" in a BBC Sport interview that sparked outrage across the game and the Manchester City boss has now hit back at the United owner.

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Man City star Rodri charged over referee criticism

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged with misconduct by the FA for the comments he made about the referee after the 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.

Guardiola tells Man City players to 'have a coffee' after Liverpool win

Pep Guardiola called on his Manchester City stars to "have a coffee" to find more composure in front of goal after a breathless 2-1 comeback win at Anfield. Despite securing a vital victory that cuts Arsenal’s lead at the summit to six points, the City boss was critical of his side's frantic nature in both boxes. Erling Haaland’s late penalty eventually sealed a dramatic turnaround against the reigning champions.

Is Pep really leaving Man City?! The truth behind exit rumours

Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City has been in the spotlight this season amid increasing speculation that the 55-year-old is currently preparing to end his long stay at the Etihad Stadium. The City manager is contracted to the Premier League club until the summer of 2027 but has been tipped to walk away from the job at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Pep fires back at critics over passionate speech on ICE & Gaza

Pep Guardiola has pledged to keep on speaking out on injustices after his recent passionate speech about wars provoked criticism in some quarters. The Manchester City boss reiterated that he condemns all conflicts across the globe and respected all opinions but he said it was vitally important to keep speaking out because the world wants people to stay silent.

Carragher brutally claims 2025-26 is Guardiola's 'last dance'

Jamie Carragher believes that Pep Guardiola could be playing out his “last dance” in 2025-26. The Catalan coach is tied to a contract at Manchester City through to the summer of 2027, but there have been suggestions that said deal could be terminated 12 months earlier than that proposed end date. Carragher admits that Guardiola will walk away as one of the greats, with an emotional farewell to the Premier League potentially on the cards.

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Tonali to Man City! What did Guardiola say to Newcastle star?

Sandro Tonali generated plenty of headlines on deadline day as the winter transfer window of 2026 came to a close, with Arsenal reported to have made a play for the Newcastle midfielder. No deal was done, but speculation continues to rage. Manchester City are said to be another of Tonali’s many suitors, and Pep Guardiola was spotted in deep conversation with the 25-year-old at the end of a Carabao Cup encounter.

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‘We pay his salary' - Guardiola furious as Guehi ruled out final vs Arsenal

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will formally write to the football authorities to demand Marc Guehi be deemed eligible for the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. The City manager expressed his bewilderment after his £20 million January signing was forced to watch from the stands as his teammates dismantled Newcastle on Wednesday, insisting that the regulations preventing the defender from playing defy logic given the club pays his wages.

Revealed: How Amorim 'helped' Man City with plan to assist Pep

Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United may have inadvertently helped rivals Manchester City due to his strong relationship with director of football Hugo Viana, according to a new report. The two worked previously at Sporting and developed a close relationship before both made the move to England. Viana has been able to adapt to life with the Premier League club quickly and has played an important role in the club's recent transfers.

Guardiola criticises Trump over ICE killings

Pep Guardiola has launched a stinging attack on U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration following the deaths of Renee Good and nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of ICE agents. The Manchester City manager delivered an impassioned defence of human rights during a press conference, breaking his usual silence to condemn "genocide" in Palestine and demand compassion for migrants crossing the English Channel.

Manchester City Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8

'Grumpy' Pep launches sarcastic rant about Man City's transfer activity

Pep Guardiola has sarcastically claimed he wished Manchester City would spend more money after they splashed £84m ($114m) in the January transfer window on Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo. City have invested more in new players than any Premier League club for the second consecutive winter transfer window but Guardiola was at pains to point out that six teams have a higher net spend over the last seven years.

Man City add Alonso to three-man shortlist to replace Pep

Manchester City have added former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso to a three-man shortlist to potentially replace Pep Guardiola as manager, if the Spaniard leaves the club at the end of the season. There is a growing belief that the former Barcelona boss will depart once the campaign is over, and City are already putting together a succession plan.

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