Pep Guardiola

Guardiola happy that De Bruyne finishing career at City in fine fashion

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola summed up Kevin De Bruyne's contribution to City's crucial 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday in the same way that he has so many times before -- by saying thanks.

Guardiola to take break from football when he leaves Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from football when he leaves Manchester City but does not know if he will retire from the game.

Guardiola glad of Rodri return but uncertain if he'll play in FA Cup final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is glad to have Spain midfielder Rodri back in training but has no idea yet if he will feature at all in this month's FA Cup final, saying "I'm not a doctor".

Man City sink Forest to reach third successive FA Cup final

Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in their third successive FA Cup final after cruising to a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Wembley on Sunday.

Guardiola says Man City must show 'spirit' to get back on top

Pep Guardiola has vowed Manchester City will be back to their best next season after losing their "spirit" during a turbulent campaign that exposed an unexpected lack of hunger in his side.

Guardiola urges fans to turn up the volume as City host Villa in 'final'

 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has called on fans to treat their Premier League match against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday as a "final" as his side chase qualification for next season's Champions League.

Guardiola motivated for Man City's Champions League push

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said being forced to watch the Champions League latter stages from his sofa instead of the touchline is providing motivation to qualify for the competition next season.

'Unique' De Bruyne one of the greats, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Kevin De Bruyne will be remembered as one of the greatest ever players in the Premier League after the Belgian announced he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of the season

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne confirmed on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Guardiola laments his poor performance this season

Reigning champions City, who have won six Premier League crowns under Guardiola since the Spaniard joined in 2016, are fifth in the table 22 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

'We don't deserve bonus': Man City boss Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted he and his players do not deserve a bonus even if they salvage their dismal season by winning the Club World Cup.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Guardiola relishing 'big fight' for Champions League qualification

Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester City.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Guardiola urges troubled Man City to fight for Champions League place

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City flops that Champions League qualification will not "fall from the sky" after a painful 1-0 defeat at top four rivals Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025

Haaland back with a bang as Man City sink Spurs

Erling Haaland returned from injury to clinch Manchester City's 1-0 win at Tottenham as the troubled champions moved into fourth place in the Premier League on Wednesday.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Guardiola denies City rebuild is biggest challenge of career

Guardiola, whose fourth-placed team have won six out of the past seven Premier League titles, said he was not fazed by the challenge of rejuvenating City, whom he joined in 2016.

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

Haaland a doubt for Man City showdown with Liverpool

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland remains a doubt for Sunday's Premier League clash against Liverpool after sitting out his side's Champions League exit to Real Madrid.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Manchester City no longer extraordinary: Guardiola

"We have been extraordinarily extraordinary in the past, but not any more," Guardiola told a press conference on Wednesday.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

City’s chance to pull off a miracle in Madrid

When the topic of miracles in the Champions League comes to the fore, the first team that would pop up in any fan’s mind would be Real Madrid.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Guardiola admits 'lying' about City's minimal chance against Real

His team trail after a late collapse saw Real beat them 3-2 at the Etihad in the first leg last week.