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Guardiola hails Man City’s ‘massive’ win over Newcastle

Guardiola’s second-placed side closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to just two points with their tense victory at the Etihad Stadium

Published 22 Feb, 2026 12:03pm

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Semenyo on target again as Man City beat Newcastle in League Cup semi-final

City gave themselves a cushion for the second leg on February 4 as Cherki swept in a low shot to stun the home fans

Published 14 Jan, 2026 01:38pm

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Pep Guardiola concerned about injury pile-up as City lose ground on Arsenal

City conceded a stoppage-time equaliser that left them with a second consecutive draw and saw them lose ground in the title race to Arsenal

Published 05 Jan, 2026 11:55am

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Guardiola vexed by Man City’s sloppy finishing in Sunderland draw

“The amount of chances we missed in the six-yard box, not difficult ones, we could not convert,” Guardiola said

Published 02 Jan, 2026 12:15pm

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Pep Guardiola expects Man City to thrive during busy schedule

We are used to it -- we've won quadruples and trebles playing that way, Guardiola

Published 24 Nov, 2025 11:28am

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Man City crush Liverpool to mark Guardiola’s 1,000 match

Liverpool have now lost five of their last six league games to leave the defending champions down in eighth, eight points off the top

Published 10 Nov, 2025 02:20pm

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Inzaghi hails ‘extraordinary’ Al Hilal after City upset

ORLANDO: Al Hilal’s Italian coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his “extraordinary” team after Monday’s stunning 4-3,...

Published 01 Jul, 2025 11:36am

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Man City squad must be trimmed: Guardiola

ATLANTA: Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the...

Published 22 Jun, 2025 12:46pm

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Guardiola hints at summer exit for Grealish after Club World Cup omission

PHILADELPHIA: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that Jack Grealish may need to consider leaving...

Published 18 Jun, 2025 01:20pm

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Man City’s Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told the club he wants to work with a tighter squad next season as it...

Published 21 May, 2025 12:29pm

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Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland...

Published 18 May, 2025 12:29pm

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Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Guardiola

LONDON: Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City...

Published 01 Apr, 2025 05:21pm

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Guardiola hopes Bournemouth redemption will help City rediscover lost heart and soul

After a loss at Bournemouth began Manchester City’s run of poor form this season, City manager Pep Guardiola hopes...

Published 31 Mar, 2025 11:09am

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Manchester City boss Guardiola laments his poor performance this season

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said his own efforts this season have been “really poor” as his side struggle...

Published 30 Mar, 2025 10:53am

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Champions League qualification won’t come from the sky, says Man City’s Guardiola

Manchester City will have to make rapid improvements if they are to qualify for Champions League football after...

Published 09 Mar, 2025 10:13am

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Pep Guardiola hopeful of Rodri’s return before end of season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he is excited about his midfielder Rodri’s recovery, and is hopeful that...

Published 03 Mar, 2025 10:49am

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Guardiola underestimating Man City chances: Ancelotti

MADRID: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was...

Published 18 Feb, 2025 06:17pm

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Guardiola challenges Man City to show they are still ‘special’ against Real Madrid

MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City side to prove they are still “something special” in...

Published 10 Feb, 2025 09:01pm

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Guardiola denies Man City’s January spending due to transfer embargo fears

Manchester City’s January spending was not a precautionary measure for a future transfer embargo, manager Pep...

Published 08 Feb, 2025 11:59am

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Man City will embrace Brugge ‘challenge’ in must-win Champions League clash: Guardiola

MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will embrace the “challenge” of Wednesday’s must-win Champions League...

Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:16pm

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Man City are back, says Guardiola after Ipswich thrashing

IPSWICH: Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were back to their old selves following a 6-0 demolition...

Published 20 Jan, 2025 08:47am

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Man City’s Grealish must fight for spot, says Guardiola

Jack Grealish must fight for his place in Manchester City’s starting line-up and rediscover the level he showcased...

Published 06 Jan, 2025 12:29pm

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Guardiola won’t quit troubled Man City

LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’...

Published 28 Dec, 2024 07:20pm

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Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Guardiola

Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season’s Champions League due to their recent dip in form,...

Published 26 Dec, 2024 11:24am

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Guardiola vows Man City will regain confidence ‘sooner or later’ after another defeat

BIRMINGHAM: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted his struggling Premier League champions will regain their...

Published 21 Dec, 2024 09:33pm

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Man Utd deepen Guardiola’s gloom, Chelsea gain on Liverpool

LONDON: Manchester United scored two late goals on Sunday to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss...

Published 16 Dec, 2024 12:53pm

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Man City boss Guardiola says no regrets over contract extension

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite...

Published 15 Dec, 2024 11:10am

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Man City needed to break losing ‘routine’, says Guardiola

MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had to break the habit of losing after snapping a seven-game winless...

Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:38pm

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Guardiola says Man City can hit top form again despite slump

LONDON: Pep Guardiola says struggling Manchester City can hit the heights of recent seasons once he has all his top...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:01pm

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Liverpool flip script on Man City to take commanding Premier League lead

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool have been used to second best during Pep Guardiola’s era at Manchester City, but a 2-0 victory...

Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:41pm