Pep Guardiola

Man City's Guardiola moved by Bielsa's glowing tribute

Man City's Guardiola moved by Bielsa's glowing tribute

  • Argentine Bielsa, who steered Leeds back to the top flight after a 16-year absence this season, described Guardiola as a magical man and said he had given up trying to emulate the Spanish coach's style of play.
  • Guardiola, who previously hailed Bielsa as one of the most important influences on his trophy-laden managerial career, was quick to return the compliment.
Published 09 Apr, 2021 08:22pm
Man City could break transfer record, says Guardiola
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Man City could break transfer record, says Guardiola

  • With Sergio Aguero leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, City have been linked with Haaland in British media reports and Guardiola will get a closer look at him on the pitch in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg.
  • Guardiola last week described the prospect of another record breaking transfer in the close season as "impossible", though on Monday he softened that stance by claiming a 100 million-pound signing was possible.
Published 05 Apr, 2021 09:34pm
Man City may not sign striker despite Aguero exit, says Guardiola
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Man City may not sign striker despite Aguero exit, says Guardiola

  • Aguero, who has netted 257 goals in 384 appearances and won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and five League Cups at the club, is set to leave when his contract expires.
  • "I don't know what's going to happen but at these prices we're not going to buy any striker," Guardiola told reporters ahead of Saturday's league trip to Leicester City.
Published 02 Apr, 2021 08:03pm
Guardiola says talk of Man City quadruple not realistic
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Guardiola says talk of Man City quadruple not realistic

  • No English club has ever won both domestic cup competitions, the league and European Cup in the same season but City remain in the mix for all of them.
  • "Four titles has never happened before and I don't think it will happen this season with the situation," said Guardiola.
Updated 15 Mar, 2021 09:25pm
Man City playing almost 'Total Football' under Guardiola: Rose
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Man City playing almost 'Total Football' under Guardiola: Rose

  • Guardiola's City are league leaders in the English top-flight, boasting a 14-point lead over second-placed and rivals Manchester United.
  • 'Total Football' is centred on the idea of players being accomplished and comfortable enough on the ball to play anywhere on the field.
Published 15 Mar, 2021 05:39pm
Man City's Gundogan wins second straight Player of the Month award
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Man City's Gundogan wins second straight Player of the Month award

  • Gundogan scored four goals and provided one assist in five appearances as Pep Guardiola's side won each of their six league games to continue their march towards the Premier League title.
  • "I am very proud to win this award again - but I am most proud of being part of this amazing team," Gundogan, 30, said.
Published 12 Mar, 2021 07:13pm
Guardiola hails special Man City squad as derby challenge looms
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Guardiola hails special Man City squad as derby challenge looms

  • Spaniard Guardiola spent trophy-laden seasons with Barcelona and Bayern Munich before joining City ahead of the 2016-17 season and has since guided them to two league titles, three League Cups and the FA Cup.
  • "I had incredibly hungry teams in my career, lucky to be together in Barcelona and Bayern. To do what we've done in these four years, still winning ... these guys have something special," Guardiola told reporters.
Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:47pm
City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham
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City make it 20 straight wins with victory over West Ham

  • City took the lead in the 30th minute with central defender Ruben Dias heading in a Kevin De Bruyne cross, but the Hammers drew level through Michail Antonio two minutes before the interval.
  • Pep Guardiola's side secured their 14th consecutive league win, however, when Dias' fellow defender John Stones slotted home after being picked out by a Riyad Mahrez pull back.
Updated 27 Feb, 2021 09:10pm
Manchester City's Guardiola plays down role in Arteta's rise
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Manchester City's Guardiola plays down role in Arteta's rise

  • Arteta was named Arsenal manager in December 2019 after winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups under fellow Spaniard Guardiola at City.
  • I don't know if I influenced him," Guardiola told reporters ahead of Sunday's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Published 19 Feb, 2021 09:01pm
Man City beat Everton to march 10 points clear
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Man City beat Everton to march 10 points clear

  • "We have the quality up front but always it comes through the passes," said Guardiola. "We need a little bit more patient, the second goal is an example of that. In the end we have to try and get the players up front in a better position."
Published 18 Feb, 2021 10:37am
Man City's Guardiola backs 'exceptional' Klopp to bounce back
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Man City's Guardiola backs 'exceptional' Klopp to bounce back

  • The German on Monday said that he was determined to turn around Liverpool's flagging fortunes and that he did not need a break from management.
  • I have a lot of sympathy, what he produces in football is exceptional. His philosophy makes football attractive for spectators.
Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:56pm
Man City's Gundogan, Guardiola bag Premier League January honours
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Man City's Gundogan, Guardiola bag Premier League January honours

  • Guardiola, 50, led City to six successive league wins last month as they returned to the top of the table and took control of the title race with a five-point lead.
  • What this team achieved in January - winning all our games, despite all the (COVID-19) restrictions we face - is remarkable.
Published 12 Feb, 2021 08:26pm
Guardiola to confront Klopp over Man City 'COVID break' claim
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Guardiola to confront Klopp over Man City 'COVID break' claim

  • City's Premier League trip to Everton was initially scheduled for Dec. 28 but was postponed after a number of positive COVID-19 cases identified within the squad.
  • As a result, Guardiola's side did not play for a week between their 2-0 Boxing Day win over Newcastle United and a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Jan. 3 -- which they played without eight first-team players.
Published 05 Feb, 2021 09:12pm