Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has hailed Ruben Dias, saying that the centre-back has managed to have the same impact as Virgil van Dijk had for Liverpool. Dias had made a switch to Manchester City in September 2020 and he has helped his side climb to the top of the Premier League 2020-21 standings. City has conceded just […]
Guardiola says tactical switch powered Man City to top of Premier League
Pep Guardiola says a return to a tried-and-tested formula has helped propel Manchester City back to the Premier League summit. City, who lead city rivals Manchester United by a point with a game in hand, are strong favourites to win a third English top-flight title in four years. Guardiola’s men, […]
Garcia set for Man City exit, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he expects defender Eric Garcia to leave the club at the end of the season. Spain international Garcia is in the final year of his contract at the Premier League side and has been linked with a switch back to his boyhood club Barcelona. […]
Man City’s Guardiola says Foden must not look to emulate De Bruyne
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola played down expectations on young midfielder Phil Foden to fill the void left by injured playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, after the 20-year-old inspired them to a 3-1 FA Cup victory over Cheltenham Town today. City looked to be heading out of the competition after Alfie […]
Man City boss Guardiola calls for fewer teams in Premier League, EFL
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called for a reduction in the number of clubs in the Premier League and English Football League to improve the quality of competition amid talk of a breakaway European Super League. The concept of a European Super League, as an alternative to European football […]
Man City will be fighting for title next season: Guardiola
Manager Pep Guardiola says Manchester City “have ideas” for improving the side in the transfer market and will be ready to halt Liverpool’s bid for back-to-back Premier League titles. Liverpool need five points to be sure of their first English league crown in three decades and dethrone City, who have […]
David Silva to stay with Manchester City until end of season
David Silva will stay at Manchester City until the end of the Premier League season, manager Pep Guardiola announced on Tuesday. The Spanish midfielder’s contract was due to expire at the end of June, with the 34-year-old captain set to leave after 10 years with the club. The Premier League […]
Manchester City’s Sterling backs anti-racism protests
Manchester City’s England soccer international Raheem Sterling has backed anti-racism protests in Britain after the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis. “The only disease right now is the racism that we are fighting,” he told the BBC in an interview to be broadcast on […]
Manchester City miss chance to reach knockouts as Walker ends game in goal
Manchester City missed the chance to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, being held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta in a game they finished with right-back Kyle Walker in goal. Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson was replaced at half-time with a muscle problem, before substitute Claudio Bravo was […]