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Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | “We are still not ready to fight for the latter stages, that is the reality,” Pep Guardiola’s reaction to beating Schalke 3-2 in the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League last 16 tie was not that expected for the competition favourites. City manager …

Newcastle, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City’s title hopes were still intact despite admitting Liverpool are poised to take a significant lead in their two-way battle for the Premier League crown. Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge was rocked by a stunning 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola insisted on Friday he will be happy if Manchester City have no time for a mid-season break, because it will mean they are still competing for every trophy. City’s rivals Manchester United took the opportunity this week for a warm-weather training trip …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola says he welcomes Manchester City’s multi-pronged trophy assault, even though title rivals Liverpool have only the Premier League and Champions League to focus on. City face Burton in the semi-finals of the League Cup on Wednesday, days after demolishing Rotherham 7-0 to …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola has backed a fit-again Kevin De Bruyne to give Manchester City an extra edge as they look to defend their Premier League title from an assault from leaders Liverpool. The Belgium playmaker marked his latest return from injury with a commanding display …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola is convinced Premier League leaders Liverpool will drop points between now and the end of the season as the Manchester City boss prepares for Thursday’s huge title clash with the Reds. Guardiola’s City side have been unable to keep pace with unbeaten …

Southampton, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City side a failure to beat Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday will effectively mean their title challenge is “over”. Reigning champions City revived their bid to retain the Premier League trophy with a 3-1 win away …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola says he will never change his football principles even if Manchester City’s poor run of form continues into the new year. A run of three defeats in four Premier League matches has seen Guardiola’s side slip from first to third in the …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola on Friday dismissed Jurgen Klopp’s suggestion that Manchester City are a team with no sign of weakness as the two battle for the Premier League title. Guardiola’s City and Klopp’s Liverpool appear increasingly to be the two main contenders in the title …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp says Manchester City are still firm favourites to be crowned Premier League champions even though his Liverpool side are in top spot with nearly half the season gone. Liverpool have a one-point lead over City after 17 games following last weekend’s victory …