Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega brands Liverpool 'probably not the best part in the UK' in controversial interview after Pep Guardiola responded to Anfield taunts during dismal defeat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Man City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega brands Liverpool 'probably not the best part in the UK' in controversial interview after Pep Guardiola responded to Anfield taunts during dismal defeat

Daily Mail  

Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has described Liverpool as 'probably not the best part in the UK' after his team succumbed to a painful 2-0 defeat at Anfield on Sunday. The result means City are without a victory in seven matches, the longest winless streak in Guardiola's managerial career, and the Spaniard was teased by chants of 'you're getting sacked in the morning' from the home fans, to which he replied with a six-finger gesture referring to the number of Premier League titles he has won. Stefan Ortega described Liverpool as 'probably not the best part in the UK' after his side's loss The goalkeeper turned in a solid performance after surprisingly replacing stalwart Ederson Pep Guardiola responded to home fans' taunts with a six-finger gesture referring to the amount of titles he has won He said: 'Someone told me before that this area is probably not the best part in the UK. City looked like they were still reeling after a Champions League capitulation against Feyenoord Cody Gakpo slotted home the opener, getting on the end of a wonderful cross from Salah Salah completed Liverpool's comfortable win over City with a composed penalty The home side dominated the opening period at Anfield against a City outfit which still looked shell-shocked following their midweek capitulation against Feyenoord in the Champions League.

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Manchester City 2 Brighton 2: Unwelcome first for Pep Guardiola – and was Ortega at fault?
6 days, 4 hours ago

Manchester City 2 Brighton 2: Unwelcome first for Pep Guardiola – and was Ortega at fault?

New York Times  

A pulsating game at the Etihad Stadium saw Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion both frustrated. City’s defensive jitters on show again The race for the top four is never normally perfect because usually the teams involved have too many flaws for them to have any kind of consistency. That is another indication of their defensive woes and a …

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Erling Haaland absent from matchday squad
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Man City vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League score and updates as Erling Haaland absent from matchday squad

The Independent  

✕ Close Top four finish would be ‘unbelievable’, admits Pep Guardiola Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League with the leaders looking to establish an 11-point lead at the top of the table. Arne Slot’s side could only manage a draw to Villa in midweek, but Arsenal’s loss against West Ham gives the Merseyside club an ideal opportunity to …

Pep Guardiola rants at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after Man City’s draw at Brentford
2 months ago

Pep Guardiola rants at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after Man City’s draw at Brentford

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola's animated chat with Ortega: City boss reveals what he told goalkeeper
2 months ago

Pep Guardiola's animated chat with Ortega: City boss reveals what he told goalkeeper

India Today  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola revealed what he told goalkeeper Stefan Ortega during their animated chat after the draw against Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday, January 15. Pep Guardiola GOES OFF at Stefan Ortega after Manchester City blew a two-goal lead ðŸ˜á Watch 📲 https://t.co/pw74sTKZ7u pic.twitter.com/r4ju4KX6zq — Optus Sport January 14, 2025 Guardiola rues missing players after Brentford …

Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead one day after manager's 'split with wife' was revealed
2 months ago

Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two-goal lead one day after manager's 'split with wife' was revealed

Daily Mail  

City drew 2-2 with Brentford away from home in first game since the news broke Reports surfaced on Monday night that Guardiola and wife Cristina have split Pep Guardiola cut a frustrated figure and raged at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in a bizarre embrace after Manchester City blew a two-goal lead against Brentford. Pep Guardiola GOES OFF at Stefan Ortega after …

Manchester City suffer another defeat, pressure mounts on Pep Guardiola as Aston Villa win 2-1
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City suffer another defeat, pressure mounts on Pep Guardiola as Aston Villa win 2-1

Hindustan Times  

Aston Villa inflicted more misery on shell-shocked Manchester City on Saturday, defeating them 2-1 in the Premier League with goals from Colombian forward Jhon Duran and former City forward Morgan Rogers. Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola and his players applaud their fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match against Aston Villa. Phil Foden pulled one …

Liverpool expose the three pillars of Pep Guardiola and Man City’s spectacular decline
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool expose the three pillars of Pep Guardiola and Man City’s spectacular decline

The Independent  

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Liverpool 2-0 Man City - PLAYER RATINGS: Who had their best game in a Reds shirt? Which City superstar scored just THREE out of 10? And who looks like a fake version of themselves?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool 2-0 Man City - PLAYER RATINGS: Who had their best game in a Reds shirt? Which City superstar scored just THREE out of 10? And who looks like a fake version of themselves?

Daily Mail  

Liverpool pulled nine points clear in the title race with an assured performance against the defending champions Manchester City, which condemned Pep Guardiola to his first seven-match winless streak in his managerial career. A Mohamed Salah penalty clinched all three points on a fantastic afternoon for Liverpool City looked a shadow of their title-winning selves as they slipped 11 points …

Pep Guardiola hails Stefan Ortega as 'one of the BEST goalkeepers I've seen in my life' in one-on-one situations after his crucial save denied Son Heung-min in Man City's victory against Tottenham
10 months ago

Pep Guardiola hails Stefan Ortega as 'one of the BEST goalkeepers I've seen in my life' in one-on-one situations after his crucial save denied Son Heung-min in Man City's victory against Tottenham

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola hailed Stefan Ortega after the reserve goalkeeper took Manchester City to within 90 minutes of creating history. Erling Haaland’s double put City in the ascendancy going into Sunday’s final day, with the opportunity to become the first English club to lift a fourth consecutive top-flight title. The margins are so tight.’ Stefan Ortega made some huge saves as …

Jamie Carragher insists Man City's sub goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has 'won them the title' after denying Son Heung-min one-on-one as Pep Guardiola fell to the floor
10 months ago

Jamie Carragher insists Man City's sub goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has 'won them the title' after denying Son Heung-min one-on-one as Pep Guardiola fell to the floor

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has claimed substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has 'basically won Manchester City the Premier League' after he produced a superb save to deny Son Heung-min an equaliser in the 85th minute of their 2-0 defeat by Man City. Ange Postecoglou's side could have done their bitter north London rivals a favour had they won, and Carragher claimed during Sky …

Klopp and Guardiola serve up another Premier League classic but Arsenal is the big winner
1 year ago

Klopp and Guardiola serve up another Premier League classic but Arsenal is the big winner

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool and Manchester City showed the Premier League what it will be missing when Jurgen Klopp walks away at the end of the season. “Oh my God, they come from everywhere,” Guardiola said after a 1-1 draw on Sunday that kept second-place Liverpool one point ahead of City in third. In stoppage time, Klopp thought Liverpool should …

Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at Anfield
1 year ago

Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at Anfield

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola says 4-1 win vs Liverpool was 'one of the BEST performances' in his time at the club
1 year, 11 months ago

Pep Guardiola says 4-1 win vs Liverpool was 'one of the BEST performances' in his time at the club

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola has lauded his Man City team after their 4-1 win vs Liverpool Pep Guardiola has lauded his team for delivering one of their 'best performances' in his seven years at the football club, following Manchester City's huge 4-1 victory against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola has lauded his Manchester City team for 'one of their best performances' Jack Grealisih was …

Stefan Ortega reflects on ‘perfect’ Man City debut
2 years, 4 months ago

Stefan Ortega reflects on ‘perfect’ Man City debut

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola left irritated as Man City find new and different way to lose at Liverpool
2 years, 5 months ago

Pep Guardiola left irritated as Man City find new and different way to lose at Liverpool

The Independent  

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Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Manchester City paint a bleak picture for Liverpool
2 years, 5 months ago

Jurgen Klopp’s comments on Manchester City paint a bleak picture for Liverpool

The Independent  

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Liverpool are still Man City’s biggest title challengers, insists Pep Guardiola
2 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool are still Man City’s biggest title challengers, insists Pep Guardiola

The Independent  

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Introducing Man City’s new goalkeeper Stefan Ortega – who passes like Ederson
2 years, 8 months ago

Introducing Man City’s new goalkeeper Stefan Ortega – who passes like Ederson

New York Times  

While Manchester City fans were concerning themselves with the timing of Kalvin Phillips’ medical, everybody missed a deal that was completed in secrecy. 🚨 Goalkeeper assist 🚨@arminia’s Stefan Ortega kept a clean sheet and set up his team’s winning goal on Saturday 👏 pic.twitter.com/KWycX1aUUv — Bundesliga English October 1, 2020 He can play short and long, not unlike Ederson, and …

Liverpool: Klopp laughs off Guardiola's claim that 'everyone in the country supports Liverpool'
2 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool: Klopp laughs off Guardiola's claim that 'everyone in the country supports Liverpool'

Daily Mail  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp enjoyed Pep Guardiola's claim that 'everyone in the country supports Liverpool'. Despite dropping points to Tottenham on Saturday and slipping three points behind Guardiola's Manchester City over the weekend, Klopp was in jovial mood on Monday. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was in jovial mood in his press conference on Monday Klopp enjoyed Pep Guardiola's claim that …

ROB DRAPER: Liverpool reap the benefit of their impressive recruitment as they beat Manchester City
2 years, 11 months ago

ROB DRAPER: Liverpool reap the benefit of their impressive recruitment as they beat Manchester City

Daily Mail  

Something had to give in an epic duel of such relentless intensity that it can tire out even the observer. Defender Ibrahima Konate is an example of Liverpool's impressive recruitment strategy Pep Guardiola's side let down their guard as Liverpool's superior squad building showed Later, Klopp rated it one of the best in his seven years at Liverpool. Luis Diaz …

Liverpool vs Man City result: League leaders pounce on Alisson errors in performance of champions
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool vs Man City result: League leaders pounce on Alisson errors in performance of champions

The Independent  

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Man City are ‘back to their best’ and Liverpool’s main title competition, claims Gary Neville
4 years, 2 months ago

Man City are ‘back to their best’ and Liverpool’s main title competition, claims Gary Neville

The Independent  

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Manchester City are a 'shadow' of the team that won the league two years ago, says Gary Neville
4 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City are a 'shadow' of the team that won the league two years ago, says Gary Neville

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has explosively claimed the current Manchester City team are a 'shadow' of the group of players that enjoyed Premier League title glory two years ago. And after watching City's uncertain form continue after the drab derby draw with Manchester United, Neville believes supporters will have been left irritated by the performance at Old Trafford. Manchester City's current team …

Gary Neville explains how Liverpool ‘caught out’ Man City in Premier League draw
4 years, 4 months ago

Gary Neville explains how Liverpool ‘caught out’ Man City in Premier League draw

The Independent  

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Guardiola: Man City can't compete with Liverpool, Barcelona
5 years, 3 months ago

Guardiola: Man City can't compete with Liverpool, Barcelona

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola has questioned whether his Manchester City side is able to compete with the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid. The reigning Premier League champion fell 14 points behind leader Liverpool on Saturday after suffering a 2-1 home defeat to rival Manchester United. Despite dominating English football for the past two seasons and boasting an exceptional, expensive squad, …

Liverpool v Man City: How Guardiola might counter Klopp's tactics
5 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool v Man City: How Guardiola might counter Klopp's tactics

The Hindu  

In the past six meetings between Manchester City and Liverpool in major competitions Pep Guardiola used notably different tactical setups on each occasion. City will search for a first Anfield win in 16-and-a-half years on Sunday, with Liverpool's six-point lead at the top of the Premier League table compromising its ambitions of a third straight title. READ| Ederson ruled out …

Weakened Man City offers Liverpool chance to increase lead
5 years, 4 months ago

Weakened Man City offers Liverpool chance to increase lead

The Hindu  

Liverpool has lived through many false dawns in the 29 years since last lifting a league title, but the class of 2019/20 have the chance to prove they are the real deal when reigning champion Manchester City visits Anfield on Sunday. Despite posting the third highest points tally in English top flight history last season with 97, Liverpool lost out …

Liverpool vs Man City: Why Roberto Firmino can again be a thorn in the side for Guardiola
5 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool vs Man City: Why Roberto Firmino can again be a thorn in the side for Guardiola

Daily Mail  

With Anfield poised and ready to host what is set to be the biggest game of the season so far, eyes are being cast upon those players who can make the difference when it matters the most. Liverpool enter the showdown with a six-point lead over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, drawing parallels with the last time the two sides met …

Champions League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola brushes aside concerns over Fernandinho's extended workload in defence
5 years, 5 months ago

Champions League: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola brushes aside concerns over Fernandinho's extended workload in defence

Firstpost  

Guardiola also had warm words for Riyad Mahrez, who impressed in the 3-1 win against Everton and has been directly involved in 17 goals in his past 17 starts for City in all competitions Manchester: Pep Guardiola played down concerns over 34-year-old Fernandinho’s ability to cope with a high workload as he juggles his stretched defensive resources for Tuesday’s Champions …

Manchester City couldn't deal with us – Andy Robertson rallies Liverpool
5 years, 7 months ago

Manchester City couldn't deal with us – Andy Robertson rallies Liverpool

The Hindu  

Andy Robertson felt Manchester City could not handle Liverpool despite edging Sunday's Community Shield with a penalty shoot-out win at Wembley. Claudio Bravo's save from Georginio Wijnaldum's spot-kick proved the difference as Premier League champions City netted all five of its attempts from 12 yards – Gabriel Jesus beating Brazil team-mate Alisson to seal victory. READ | Guardiola predicts 'many …

Pep Guardiola doesn't expect title rivals to receive any favours
5 years, 10 months ago

Pep Guardiola doesn't expect title rivals to receive any favours

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola is adamant Liverpool will be afforded no favours this weekend as two of their former managers become entangled in the title race. Rafa Benitez's Newcastle host Liverpool on Saturday night, while Brendan Rodgers takes Leicester to Manchester City on Monday. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola doesn't expect either title rival to be afforded any favours during what will …

Pep Guardiola challenges Manchester City to compete on all fronts to prove they are a ‘top club’
6 years, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola challenges Manchester City to compete on all fronts to prove they are a ‘top club’

The Independent  

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Defending champions Manchester City look to halt Liverpool's march to Premier League title
6 years, 2 months ago

Defending champions Manchester City look to halt Liverpool's march to Premier League title

India TV News  

When Manchester City and Liverpool last met in the Premier League, a fixture usually bulging with goals failed to live up to its billing as the most entertaining in English soccer. City manager Pep Guardiola's proclamation that if his side drops points it would leave the title race "finished" suggests the champions will go all out for a win at …

Manchester United torn apart by Graeme Souness after derby defeat to City
6 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United torn apart by Graeme Souness after derby defeat to City

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have once again come under scrutiny from pundit Graeme Souness, following their defeat by rivals Manchester City. Graeme Souness felt Manchester United offered nothing in attack as they lost at the Etihad United had one shot on target all game, which was the penalty kick scored by Anthony Martial 'Think about what United offered today in attack: zilch, …

Liverpool vs Manchester City combined XI from two star-studded line-ups
6 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool vs Manchester City combined XI from two star-studded line-ups

Daily Mail  

In the away dressing room at Goodison Park last March, Pep Guardiola illustrated a unique level of concern at the threat posed by Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are set to go head-to-head again on Sunday as Liverpool play Manchester City in the Premier League at Anfield City and Liverpool both have 19 …

Who is in better shape as Man City and Liverpool go head-to-head?
6 years, 7 months ago

Who is in better shape as Man City and Liverpool go head-to-head?

Daily Mail  

With the new Premier League season just two-and-a-half weeks away, anticipation is building as clubs approach the final stages of their pre-season preparations. Manchester City, last season's champions with 100 points, go up against Liverpool, last season's losing Champions League finalists, in New York. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City step up their pre-season efforts on Wednesday night The Premier League champions …

Man City 2-3 Man United: Neville gets soaked, Guardiola gives Pogba 'Pep' talk
6 years, 11 months ago

Man City 2-3 Man United: Neville gets soaked, Guardiola gives Pogba 'Pep' talk

Daily Mail  

Manchester City squandered the chance to win the Premier League at home to their local rivals after Manchester United came from two goals behind to win. Paul Pogba scores twice and leads Manchester United comeback to beat City 3-2 on Saturday Guardiola gives Paul Pogba famous 'Pep' talk Paul Pogba has found himself a target this season on so many …

Jurgen Klopp rattles Manchester City's cage and they can't cope
6 years, 11 months ago

Jurgen Klopp rattles Manchester City's cage and they can't cope

Daily Mail  

So this is the thing with the Pep Guardiola philosophy. But when it goes wrong, it goes really wrong and here at an enraptured Anfield the wheels of Manchester City's European season came spinning off in a way that nobody could really have imagined. As magnificent as Klopp's buccaneering Liverpool were, this was a defeat fashioned on the back of …

Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp aims to topple Guardiola
7 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool vs Man City: Klopp aims to topple Guardiola

Daily Mail  

All eyes will be on Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool play host to runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp is bidding to be the first manager to topple the Manchester City machine Pep Guardiola will have to outfox the German at Anfield in order to maintain his unbeaten run Recent form Both sides enter the match unbeaten in …

Premier League: Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City for dogged victory over West Ham United
7 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City for dogged victory over West Ham United

Firstpost  

City’s record-equalling 13th successive league win moved them eight points clear of second placed Manchester United ahead of next weekend’s clash with Jose Mourinho’s men. Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City for refusing to be frustrated by West Ham’s massed defence after the Premier League leaders came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win on Sunday. It showed what we are.” …

Manchester City's entertaining draw against Liverpool shows that Pep Guardiola has no appetite for change
8 years ago

Manchester City's entertaining draw against Liverpool shows that Pep Guardiola has no appetite for change

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola blows his top as the Manchester City manager finally lets his mask slip after defeat by Liverpool
8 years, 2 months ago

Pep Guardiola blows his top as the Manchester City manager finally lets his mask slip after defeat by Liverpool

Daily Mail  

In front of the cameras, it was business as usual. Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City players applaud the fans after defeat by Liverpool Guardiola was an animated figure on the touchline after Wijnaldum gave Liverpool the lead After they were beaten by Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, City sit fifth in the Premier League table Away from the microphones, though, the …

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola watches on as U19s are defeated by Barcelona in UEFA Youth League
8 years, 4 months ago

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola watches on as U19s are defeated by Barcelona in UEFA Youth League

Daily Mail  

Pep Guardiola showed his commitment to Manchester City's burgeoning academy by making sure he took in their UEFA Youth League defeat by Barcelona. Manchester City's Paolo Fernandes and Barcelona's Jordi Tur battle for the ball Manchester City's Joel Latibeaudiere and Barcelona's Carles Perez battle for the ball City's kids have shown they are at home in esteemed company this season …

I'd rather watch one of Pep Guardiola's failures than 1,000 of the empty wins by safety first flat-liners
8 years, 4 months ago

I'd rather watch one of Pep Guardiola's failures than 1,000 of the empty wins by safety first flat-liners

Daily Mail  

Suspicion and scorn fell fast upon Pep Guardiola last week. But here’s the thing about Guardiola and the way his teams play the game: I would rather watch one of his failures than 1,000 of the successes of the pragmatists that crowd English club football. If I could only have attended one match in this past calendar year —notwithstanding Leicester’s …

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