Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury scare as League Cup holders Manchester City moved into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win against Fulham on Thursday. There was concern for De Bruyne after the City midfielder limped off with what appeared to be a knee …
Read More »Guardiola will play golf as City await title
2364, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola will be on the golf course as Manchester City wait for news of the Manchester United match that could see them crowned champions on Sunday. Guardiola’s side are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Saturday’s 3-1 win at Tottenham. The …
Read More »Guardiola fears City title collapse despite 13-point lead
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manager Pep Guardiola has made the extraordinary suggestion that runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City could suffer a stunning collapse — even though they could be confirmed as champions this weekend if results go their way. City are 13 points clear at the top …
Read More »Guardiola’s worst week leaves work still to be done at Man City
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | In a week of new experiences for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, a comprehensive Champions League 5-1 aggregate exit at the quarter-final stage to Liverpool was an all too familiar feeling. City have now lost three consecutive games under Guardiola for the first time – having …
Read More »Beaten Man City must be brave for Liverpool mission – Guardiola
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City have to shrug off the body blow of letting a two-goal lead and the chance to win the Premier League title against bitter rivals Manchester United slip to raise themselves for a Champions League rescue mission against Liverpool on Tuesday. Victory against …
Read More »Guardiola vows to attack Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola promised to stick by his principles and attack Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, despite admitting he is playing into his opponents’ hands. Liverpool are the only side to beat runaway leaders City in the Premier …
Read More »Guardiola feared Manchester City sack
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he thought he may have been sacked last season. The 47-year-old is on the brink of winning his first Premier League title, with victory at Everton on Saturday potentially putting City 19 points clear of nearest rivals …
Read More »Man City can’t compare to Barca, Madrid yet – Guardiola
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City can’t yet consider themselves the equal of Barcelona or Real Madrid, City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted despite a stunning season that has seen his side installed as Champions League favourites. The runaway Premier League leaders will secure their place in the last …
Read More »Man City hammer Arsenal to win first trophy of Guardiola era
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City rolled back the years on Sunday to win the first trophy of the Pep Guardiola era with three of their veteran players scoring in an emphatic 3-0 win against Arsenal at Wembley. Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva were all on …
Read More »Guardiola repeats call for player protection as City forge ahead
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged officials to better protect his star players after a 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday. The result left his side with a commanding 15-point lead at the top of the Premier League but Guardiola was unhappy …
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