Pep Guardiola

Guardiola slams 'unacceptable' health risks as City reach FA Cup final

Guardiola was furious that the Football Association and television broadcasters set City's semi-final for Saturday instead of giving them an extra day to recover after Wednesday's penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Silva strikes late as Man City sink Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola's side were second best for long periods of the semi-final, but Chelsea wasted a string of chances before Silva delivered the knockout blow six minutes from full-time.

Didn’t give Palmer the minutes he deserved: Guardiola

“He [Palmer] was asking for two seasons to leave and I said stay. He said he wanted to leave. What could we do?” Goal.com quoted Guardiola.

FA Cup / Wounded City brace for Chelsea at Wembley

Manchester City’s defence of the UEFA Champions League came to a heartbreaking end when they failed to put away a resilient Real Madrid, going down 4-3 on penalties, at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Chelsea's 'Cold Palmer' heating up ahead of Man City reunion

Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has emerged as a Player of the Year contender thanks to a dazzling campaign that left Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to rue what might have been ahead of their reunion in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.

Man City suffer Haaland injury scare before FA Cup semifinal

Pep Guardiola has revealed Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday.

To the wire

For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.

A match in which Man City played but Real Madrid won

Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.

No regrets for Guardiola after shootout loss to Real Madrid

"Congratulations to Real Madrid, they defend so deep, with incredible solidarity," Guardiola said. "We did everything. I have no regrets about what we've done. Defensively, offensively, we played exceptional in all departments, in everything, and unfortunately we couldn't win, so that's what it is."

April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024

A privilege to fight for Man City treble again, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are in a privileged position to be fighting to defend a treble of trophies after beating Luton 5-1 to go top of the Premier League on Saturday.

April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024

Five-star Man City go top of Premier League

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League as lowly Luton were eased aside 5-1 at the Etihad on Saturday.

April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024

Grealish back in treble-winning form, says Guardiola

Following a spell on the sidelines this season, Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has returned to the form he was in when the club won the treble last term, manager Pep Guardiola said ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Luton Town.

April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024

'We are more stable': Guardiola hails City’s development in Europe

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side’s character after the Champions League holders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

'Nearly impossible' for City to repeat Madrid thrashing: Guardiola

Guardiola said Madrid are a different proposition to last season.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Man City focused on what they can control in title race: Guardiola

Manchester City head into Saturday's Premier League clash at Crystal Palace three points off top spot but boss Pep Guardiola said his side's total focus remained on winning their last eight games rather than waiting for their rivals to slip up.

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Man City seek confidence-boosting win over Arsenal

Manchester City can set themselves up to succeed once again on multiple fronts and lift their confidence for the season's run-in with a win over title rivals Arsenal in Sunday's blockbuster Premier League clash, midfielder Rodri said.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Injury blows ahead of crucial PL matchweek

The Premier League returns this weekend after the final international break of the season, with a headline fixture on the cards as reigning champions Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday. 

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Man City face Chelsea in FA Cup semis, Man Utd take on Coventry

FA Cup holders Manchester City will face Chelsea in the semi-finals at Wembley, while Manchester United's reward for their thrilling win against Liverpool is a meeting with second tier Coventry.

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Guardiola lauds Bellingham impact on ‘exceptional’ Madrid

Real Madrid are a different side compared to last season thanks to midfielder Jude Bellingham's "obvious" impact, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said after his side were drawn to face the LaLiga club in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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