Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players not to take Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle lightly in the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. The Cityzens have just the FA Cup still to play for in terms of silverware after the collapse of their Premier League title defence and their elimination in … Read more
Manchester City are reportedly aiming to land Liverpool hero Xabi Alonso if Pep Guardiola does not see out his contract at the Etihad, though there will be stern competition for his signature, TEAMTALK understands. Guardiola appeared to be heading towards the exit door at Man City before he extended his deal in November. The contract … Read more
Pep Guardiola has said a top four finish for Manchester City this season would be an achievement for them. Against the backdrop of a raft of injuries to numerous key individuals, the 2024/25 season has proved a tough one so far for City. The reigning Premier League champions will go into Sunday’s clash at home … Read more
Pep Guardiola has promised Liverpool a difficult match in Sunday’s Premier League tie at the Etihad. City will return to league action on Sunday when they will entertain the Reds. The Premier League champions were knocked out of the Champions League after losing to Real Madrid 3-1 in the play-off second leg thanks to a … Read more
Pep Guardiola has said there will be time for a rebuild at Manchester City following their exit in this season’s UEFA Champions League. A hat-trick by Kylian Mbappe sealed a 3-1 win in the second leg play-off on Wednesday night. The defending champions went through to the round of 16 6-3 on aggregate. Following his … Read more
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be missing for “eight to 10 weeks” after tearing his abductor muscle, said Pep Guardiola. The Premier League champions are already without Ballon d’Or winner Rodri who got injured in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad. Akanji suffered the issue in the first half of City’s 3-2 … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed his concerns about Manchester City’s starting line-up against Real Madrid due to injuries. City will host Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-offs on Tuesday. The Premier League champions have been battling with injuries this campaign with the likes of Rodri, Jeremy Doku sidelined. Speaking during his … Read more
New AC Milan signing Kyle Walker admitted feeling “uncomfortable” when leaving his old club. Walker spoke about his anxiety at informing Pep Guardiola of his decision to leave Manchester City. The 34-year-old England defender was unveiled by Milan this week, citing a lack of playing time as a key reason for his loan move. Guardiola’s response to the situation has been … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spokeb about handing Abdukodir Khusanov with an instant start against Chelsea on Saturday. The new arrival from Lens was at fault for Chelsea’s opening goal, though grew into the game as City eventually won 3-1. Guardiola said: “Khusanov should not have played; he should have taken more time. It’s not easy … Read more
Paris Saint-Germain were the better team against Manchester City in the Champions League. That is the view of City boss Pep Guardiola, who acknowledged his team deserved to lose. Despite being 2-0 up away from home, City conspired to lose 4-2 in the second half. “Am I angry? No. They were better. The players suffer … Read more