Play with nine strikers!: Guardiola plots European progress
1 year, 10 months ago

Play with nine strikers!: Guardiola plots European progress

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he could throw caution to the wind to finish off Leipzig in the Champions League by fielding “nine strikers”. The pace they have, we don’t have it.” Guardiola added, “Maybe in the second leg I will be crazy and decide to play with nine strikers. “All of the teams in all of the leagues are really strong.” Leipzig manager Marco Rose revealed how his half-time talk, which “started quietly and ended up a little bit louder”, pushed his players to stop “playing City’s game”. “I told them ‘what are you doing, coming into a game like this and standing deep - that wasn’t the plan.’” Rose said he was confident ahead of the second leg in Manchester on March 14, but admitted “to go to City, we’d rather have a 3-0 advantage to feel better”.

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DANNY MURPHY: Pep Guardiola must dig out his stars... with the axe! It's time for the Man City boss to introduce youthful energy to solve their crisis
2 days, 22 hours ago

DANNY MURPHY: Pep Guardiola must dig out his stars... with the axe! It's time for the Man City boss to introduce youthful energy to solve their crisis

Daily Mail  

After another miserable showing, Pep Guardiola has to be bold and give his senior players a kick up the backside. It’s time to introduce youthful energy into the Manchester City team, either through the January transfer window or throwing in the fittest, hungriest players already at the club. Pep Guardiola's side fell to a shocking ninth defeat in their last …

Premier League 2024-25: ‘I am the manager and I’m not good enough,’ says Guardiola after loss against Manchester United
1 week, 1 day ago

Premier League 2024-25: ‘I am the manager and I’m not good enough,’ says Guardiola after loss against Manchester United

The Hindu  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pointed the finger squarely at himself after his team’s calamitous run of results continued when its late collapse resulted in a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Former United defender Gary Neville said on Sky Sports, “This just does not happen to Manchester City, it does not happen to Pep …

Guardiola accepts Man City may need to sign more players to cope with schedule
1 week, 4 days ago

Guardiola accepts Man City may need to sign more players to cope with schedule

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule. That’s why we could compete, and now we cannot.” Key players Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, Ruben Dias and Phil Foden have been injured or ill and City’s form has unravelled. “We are sad, I’m sad for the …

Guardiola 'questioning self' after latest loss
1 week, 4 days ago

Guardiola 'questioning self' after latest loss

China Daily  

Manchester City's Erling Haaland looks dejected as manager Pep Guardiola applauds the fans after its 2-0 loss to Juventus during a Champions League match on Wednesday. REUTERS TURIN, Italy — Pep Guardiola admitted that he is questioning himself as his Manchester City team slumped to yet another defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. "I know it's difficult, …

Pep Guardiola ‘questioning himself’ as Man City suffer another defeat
1 week, 5 days ago

Pep Guardiola ‘questioning himself’ as Man City suffer another defeat

The Independent  

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Champions League 2024-25: Pep Guardiola stays positive after Manchester City’s woes continue against Juventus
1 week, 5 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Pep Guardiola stays positive after Manchester City’s woes continue against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remained upbeat after watching his team lose 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday to continue its alarming form slump. Guardiola’s side anguish 22nd in the Champions League table, only three places out of automatic elimination from the competition with two games remaining. I know it’s difficult, it’s difficult in Champions League in …

Pep Guardiola upbeat despite Manchester City's Juventus loss: Proud of players
1 week, 5 days ago

Pep Guardiola upbeat despite Manchester City's Juventus loss: Proud of players

India Today  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola struck a positive tone despite his team's 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, a result that extended their troubling run of poor form. City currently sit 22nd in the Champions League standings, perilously close to automatic elimination with just two matches left to play in the group stage. "I know it's …

Pep Guardiola's solution to Manchester City problems: Give me my players back
2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola's solution to Manchester City problems: Give me my players back

India Today  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about turning his team's challenging season around, believing that the return of key injured players will soon restore the squad's depth and form. Despite enduring one of their worst runs in a decade, Guardiola remains confident that City’s struggles are primarily due to an injury crisis that has limited his tactical options. Speaking …

Pep Guardiola says Man City’s only aim is now to ‘survive the season’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pep Guardiola says Man City’s only aim is now to ‘survive the season’

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola sends defiant six-word message as beleaguered Manchester City boss vows to keep fighting to arrest Premier League champion's alarming slide ahead of trip to Anfield
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Pep Guardiola sends defiant six-word message as beleaguered Manchester City boss vows to keep fighting to arrest Premier League champion's alarming slide ahead of trip to Anfield

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola insisted on Friday night he will face up to the challenge of reviving his Manchester City side after their horror run and admits his past successes are buying him time. ",' said Guardiola, whose team have lost five of their last six games ahead of Sunday's clash at Liverpool. Pep Guardiola insisted he will face up to the …

Pep Guardiola on 'red alert' at Manchester City: Decoding club's struggles
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pep Guardiola on 'red alert' at Manchester City: Decoding club's struggles

India Today  

It’s a sight few expected—Pep Guardiola, usually the picture of calm control, pacing the sidelines with frustration etched across his face. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, have hit a rough patch unlike anything they’ve faced under Guardiola’s leadership. Tottenham Hotspur’s 4-0 demolition of City on November 23—a historic low for Guardiola’s side—showed just how vulnerable they are when …

'Want to harm myself': Pep Guardiola emerges with chilling scars on forehead and nose amid Manchester City's horror run
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Want to harm myself': Pep Guardiola emerges with chilling scars on forehead and nose amid Manchester City's horror run

Hindustan Times  

Manchester City's 3-3 draw with Feyenoord in the Champions League has extended their stunning winless run to six matches across competitions and that seems to be taking a toll on manager Pep Guardiola. City had lost five straight games in all competitions before the draw against Feyenoord, a first for a team coached by Guardiola. It is also the first …

Pep Guardiola: It’s my responsibility to solve Manchester City’s poor run
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pep Guardiola: It’s my responsibility to solve Manchester City’s poor run

The Independent  

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Guardiola faces tough questions as City collapse continues
1 month, 1 week ago

Guardiola faces tough questions as City collapse continues

China Daily  

Matt O'Riley scores the winner for Brighton against Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday. Second-placed City hasn't lost four games in a row since 2006 — two years before the Abu Dhabi takeover of the club and 10 years before Guardiola's game-changing arrival in the blue side of Manchester. However, like in the 4-1 loss to Sporting …

Guardiola faces tough questions as City collapse continues
1 month, 1 week ago

Guardiola faces tough questions as City collapse continues

China Daily  

Matt O'Riley scores the winner for Brighton against Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday. Second-placed City hasn't lost four games in a row since 2006 — two years before the Abu Dhabi takeover of the club and 10 years before Guardiola's game-changing arrival in the blue side of Manchester. However, like in the 4-1 loss to Sporting …

Man City and Pep Guardiola have lost four in a row. How much should they panic?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man City and Pep Guardiola have lost four in a row. How much should they panic?

New York Times  

“You’re getting sacked in the morning,” sang the Brighton & Hove Albion fans in Pep Guardiola’s direction as Manchester City slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat. We played really good but if you ask me, ‘How does it compare to previous seasons?’, in previous seasons, we had the squad.” Doku got injured after the 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers three …

Phil Foden given detailed feedback from Pep Guardiola during impromptu on-pitch training session after Man City star plays 90 minutes as a false nine in Carabao Cup win over Watford
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Phil Foden given detailed feedback from Pep Guardiola during impromptu on-pitch training session after Man City star plays 90 minutes as a false nine in Carabao Cup win over Watford

Daily Mail  

Phil Foden played a full 90 minutes for the first time this season on Tuesday as Manchester City beat Watford 2-1 to progress to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. With star striker Erling Haaland rested by manager Pep Guardiola and with Julian Alvarez having been sold to Atletico Madrid over the summer, Foden was deployed in a more …

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Revealed: Pep Guardiola is set to LEAVE Man City at the end of next season despite the club wanting him to stay... as he looks to re-shape his squad one last time after FA Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is expected to call time on a spell of unprecedented dominance at Manchester City next summer. City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after 15 major trophies, including delivering a first Champions League. The news will act as …

Erik ten Hag’s tactical masterpiece – the four ways he outfoxed Pep Guardiola
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Erik ten Hag’s tactical masterpiece – the four ways he outfoxed Pep Guardiola

The Telegraph  

Here is how it unfolded. Stage one: Rodri’s loose pass The player who completed more passes into the final third than any Premier League player last season gets his radar wrong. It was a moment of sloppiness which typified City’s first-half performance, with Phil Foden also passing the ball out for a goal kick when he had time and space. …

PLAYER RATINGS: Josko Gvardiol is becoming a key player for Pep Guardiola during the title run-in but who has grown into his role at Man City with incisive moments?
7 months, 1 week ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Josko Gvardiol is becoming a key player for Pep Guardiola during the title run-in but who has grown into his role at Man City with incisive moments?

Daily Mail  

Manchester City continued their ruthless march towards a record fourth-consecutive Premier League title as they brushed aside Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. Josko Gvardiol was the hero of the hour as defender bagged a brace to keep City in the hunt Phil Foden looked every inch a worthy honouree of the FWA Footballer of the Year award Victory …

We are more stable – Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s development in Europe
8 months, 2 weeks ago

We are more stable – Pep Guardiola hails Manchester City’s development in Europe

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola mulling over which goalkeeper to pick for Real Madrid clash
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola mulling over which goalkeeper to pick for Real Madrid clash

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City for Premier League title: ‘We’re going to win it again’
1 year ago

Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City for Premier League title: ‘We’re going to win it again’

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola not concerned that Manchester City only had eight subs at Chelsea
1 year, 1 month ago

Pep Guardiola not concerned that Manchester City only had eight subs at Chelsea

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda
1 year, 3 months ago

Pep Guardiola claims Man City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva adds to their growing injury list after coming off against Crvena Zvezda

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has claimed Manchester City are 'in trouble' as Bernardo Silva added to the club's growing injury list when he limped off against Red Star Belgrade. Man City's Bernardo Silva was substituted against Red Star Belgrade after suffering an injury Silva is now expected to miss the 'next few weeks' after sustaining an injury in the match Man City …

Premier League: Guardiola angry over Haaland’s penalty gesture
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Guardiola angry over Haaland’s penalty gesture

The Hindu  

A magnanimous gesture by Manchester City’s goal machine Erling Haaland left Pep Guardiola fuming on Saturday after the Norwegian striker ignored his manager’s orders to take a spot-kick and handed the ball to teammate Ilkay Gundogan. But the 22-year-old Haaland, who has already scored a Premier League single-season record of 35 goals, glanced at Guardiola before handing the ball to …

Manchester City ‘exhausted’ ahead of FA Cup semifinal, says Guardiola
1 year, 8 months ago

Manchester City ‘exhausted’ ahead of FA Cup semifinal, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Manchester City players are exhausted ahead of their FA Cup semifinal against Sheffield United at Wembley this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said, after his side knocked Bayern Munich out of the Champions League on Wednesday. City’s 1-1 draw with Bayern in its quarterfinal second leg secured a 4-1 win on aggregate that assured it a semifinal spot in Europe’s elite …

Guardiola: Dressing room unrest may galvanise Bayern
1 year, 8 months ago

Guardiola: Dressing room unrest may galvanise Bayern

The Hindu  

The row between Bayern Munich team mates Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane could actually make the German side more dangerous in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said. Senegal international Mane was fined and missed Saturday’s 1-1 Bundesliga draw with Hoffenheim after hitting Sane following last week’s 3-0 loss at City …

‘It’s our fault’: Guardiola takes blame for Haaland’s lack of involvement
1 year, 10 months ago

‘It’s our fault’: Guardiola takes blame for Haaland’s lack of involvement

The Hindu  

Erling Haaland is blameless for the fact that he has struggled to impose himself in Manchester City’s recent matches, coach Pep Guardiola said on Friday, insisting the Norwegian’s team mates must find him more often. “It’s our fault,” Guardiola told a news conference on Friday looking ahead to this weekend’s Premier League trip to Bournemouth. Arsenal holds a two-point lead …

Premier League: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends ‘brave’ squad selection
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defends ‘brave’ squad selection

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola sent a rebuttal to those who believe he overthinks his decisions after winger Bernardo Silva was played at left back against Arsenal on Wednesday. Guardiola deployed the Portugal international in defence and he was tormented by Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in the clash between the Premier League’s top two, however, City did eventually win the game …

Pep Guardiola: How Man City boss is navigating uncharted territory after firing warning
1 year, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola: How Man City boss is navigating uncharted territory after firing warning

The Independent  

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Premier League: Pep Guardiola threatens to quit Manchester City if players don’t show intent
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Pep Guardiola threatens to quit Manchester City if players don’t show intent

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola has hinted his glorious reign as Manchester City manager could be cut short if his players do not respond to his rallying cry to halt a slip in standards. Guardiola called out his players for lacking the hunger and desire to reel in Arsenal at the top of the Premier League despite coming from 2-0 down to beat …

‘A happy flowers team’: What Pep Guardiola’s outburst says about him and Man City
1 year, 11 months ago

‘A happy flowers team’: What Pep Guardiola’s outburst says about him and Man City

The Independent  

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Premier League: Pep Guardiola regrets Manchester City dropped points against Everton
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Pep Guardiola regrets Manchester City dropped points against Everton

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola rued the loss of two points following a 1-1 draw at home to Everton but insisted he had no complaints about the visitors’ approach in a fiery Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City manager Guardiola, reflecting on Everton’s tactics, said: “They made a fantastic goal with the first shot on target they had, so …

Pep Guardiola hits out at English football chiefs over Man City's schedule with 'big brains' quip
2 years ago

Pep Guardiola hits out at English football chiefs over Man City's schedule with 'big brains' quip

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola took aim at the authorities after Erling Haaland scored on his return to action for Manchester City. City face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Thursday night and Guardiola bemoaned the short turnaround from the World Cup final to domestic football's return. Pep Guardiola is not happy with the 'big brains of football' about the return …

Man City need to avoid a scattergun semi-final second leg at Real Madrid to reach final
2 years, 7 months ago

Man City need to avoid a scattergun semi-final second leg at Real Madrid to reach final

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola must hope they do not one day talk in Manchester of the night his team scored four against Real Madrid and still didn't make the final. Pep Guardiola hopes his Manchester City side will go in the right direction against Real Madrid City arrived in Madrid on Tuesday with a 4-3 lead from the Champions League semi first …

'A fantastic spectacle' says City's Guardiola after goalfest with Real
2 years, 7 months ago

'A fantastic spectacle' says City's Guardiola after goalfest with Real

The Hindu  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the spectacular football his side played in its 4-3 Champions League semifinal first-leg win over visitors Real Madrid on Tuesday, even if he was not completely satisfied with the scoreline. The exhilarating encounter in which City held a two-goal advantage on three occasions, was only the second Champions League semifinal to see both sides …

Pep Guardiola keeps faith with Manchester City players for decisive two months
2 years, 9 months ago

Pep Guardiola keeps faith with Manchester City players for decisive two months

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City 'will have to suffer' in order to beat 'special' Leeds team
3 years ago

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City 'will have to suffer' in order to beat 'special' Leeds team

Daily Mail  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team 'will have to suffer' against Leeds on Tuesday night, and backs £100m signing Jack Grealish to come good for the Citizens. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his team 'will have to suffer' against Leeds United Gabriel Jesus experiences Leeds' 'unique way' of playing during their 2-1 defeat last year Speaking ahead …

Guardiola calls on City to keep winning momentum going
3 years ago

Guardiola calls on City to keep winning momentum going

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola described the run-up to Christmas as the toughest part of the season and called on his players to continue their winning momentum in what is shaping up to be a three-way title tussle. Guardiola's City claimed the top spot in the league for the first time this season after a dominant 3-1 victory at Watford, …

Guardiola plays down hype ahead of Manchester derby
3 years, 1 month ago

Guardiola plays down hype ahead of Manchester derby

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday refused to get caught up in the hype surrounding the weekend derby at Manchester United, saying it was special for the fans but was not like playing in a semi-final or final. READ | Pressure stays on United ahead of Manchester Derby City travels to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, …

'Enjoy yourselves', Guardiola tells Man City ahead of PSG test
3 years, 7 months ago

'Enjoy yourselves', Guardiola tells Man City ahead of PSG test

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola passed on some simple advice to his players from his late mentor Johan Cruyff ahead of the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, away at Paris St Germain on Wednesday night: Enjoy yourselves. "Enjoy the travel, the coffee in the terminal, the night and the dinner, watching the other semi-final, enjoy the press conference, …

Manchester City learn how to grind it out as Pep Guardiola's side edge out Arsenal
4 years, 2 months ago

Manchester City learn how to grind it out as Pep Guardiola's side edge out Arsenal

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola went all Zen. Pep Guardiola's injury hit Manchester City side edged past Arsenal 1-0 on Saturday evening Raheem Sterling scored the winner as his good form against Arsenal continued City ground out their victory and these strange times have left their manager reaching for different qualities. Guardiola's City have played a game less so they are playing catch-up …

Leeds boss Bielsa praises Guardiola's imaginative approach
4 years, 2 months ago

Leeds boss Bielsa praises Guardiola's imaginative approach

The Hindu  

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said on Thursday that Manchester City play a unique style of football under boss Pep Guardiola and praised the Spaniard for his imaginative approach. Bielsa, who led Leeds to promotion last season from the second tier Championship to the Premier League after a 16-year absence, was hailed by Guardiola as one of the important influences …

Premier League: Manchester City squad stretched to the limit due to injuries, says Pep Guardiola
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City squad stretched to the limit due to injuries, says Pep Guardiola

Firstpost  

City, who have won the League Cup for the past three seasons, start the defence of their trophy against Bournemouth on Thursday and Guardiola knows they cannot afford to lose more players. London: Pep Guardiola said his squad is stretched to the limit as Manchester City prepare to launch their League Cup defence after Monday’s opening Premier League win against …

After Manchester City's horror show in Lisbon... how will Pep Guardiola's side line up next season?
4 years, 4 months ago

After Manchester City's horror show in Lisbon... how will Pep Guardiola's side line up next season?

Daily Mail  

Manchester City are feeling low after their shocking 3-1 loss to Lyon in the Champions League quarter-final on Saturday night. Manchester City were dumped out of the Champions League last eight by Lyon on Saturday City's squad is in desperate need of improvement ahead of a vital 2020-21 season for Guardiola, with the Spaniard given a £300million war chest to …

Champions League: Pep Guardiola blames Manchester City imperfections for another exit
4 years, 4 months ago

Champions League: Pep Guardiola blames Manchester City imperfections for another exit

Firstpost  

A familiar cocktail of defensive errors, missed chances and VAR controversy did for Guardiola’s side with the Catalan coach also under fire for another surprise team selection in the knockout stages. “You have to be perfect in these competitions in one game and we weren’t.” City looked disjointed as Guardiola started with an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation and trailed at half …

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