Pep Guardiola

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Man City’s second‑half lapses are undermining their Premier League title bid

Manchester City’s repeated second‑half lapses have cost them points and are undermining their Premier League title challenge against Arsenal, a review of recent results shows, with seven points conceded in 2026 alone and Arsenal’s lead standing at six after their win at Leeds. Since the New Year

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Rodri: 'They don't want us to win' after VAR decision in Man City 2-2 draw at Tottenham

Manchester City midfielder Rodri launched a furious tirade at match officials and VAR after his side surrendered a 2-0 lead in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Feb. 2, 2026, saying "they don't want us to win." City had appeared to be cruising thanks to goals

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Guardiola criticises referee after Manchester City draw at Tottenham

Pep Guardiola was left frustrated by a refereeing decision after Manchester City's chaotic 2-2 draw at Tottenham, complaining that the Spurs goal making it 2-1 should not have stood, the report says. Dominic Solanke kicked through the back of City defender Marc Guéhi and the ball then

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Guardiola fumes after Solanke goal stands in Man City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham

Pep Guardiola was unhappy that the first of Dominic Solanke's two goals stood during Manchester City's 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday. City had deservedly taken a 2-0 lead in the first half, with Rayan Cherki opening the scoring before Antoine Semenyo doubled the advantage, and

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Solanke dents Manchester City’s title hopes as Spurs mount comeback

Tottenham fought back to draw with Manchester City in the Premier League as Dominic Solanke inspired a second-half revival that, the report says, dented Manchester City’s title hopes. City had taken the lead through Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, and Spurs were booed off at half-time. Solanke started the

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Ten years on from Manchester City naming Pep Guardiola

Ten years ago on Sunday Manchester City announced that Pep Guardiola would be their manager from the following summer, a decision the piece says went on to change English football. Jordi Cruyff is quoted as saying in 2016 that “it’s not about coaches adapting to English football” but that

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Pep Guardiola misses Man City press conference after pro-Palestine speech

Pep Guardiola missed a Manchester City press conference after giving an "impassioned" speech at a pro-Palestine event in Barcelona. Guardiola said in his ‘impassioned’ speech: “When I see a child in these past two years with these images on social media, on television, recording himself, pleading, ‘Where is

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Carragher defends 'underrated' Raheem Sterling after unceremonious Chelsea exit

Jamie Carragher has defended Raheem Sterling after his unceremonious Chelsea exit, writing in The Telegraph: 'As a new chapter awaits Raheem Sterling. An unceremonious Chelsea exit should not overshadow the fantastic achievements of his story so far.' Carragher argued Sterling’s record should be viewed in full rather

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Guardiola to thank Mourinho after Benfica keeper’s late goal keeps Man City in CL last‑16

Pep Guardiola says he will send a thank-you message to Jose Mourinho after Benfica’s stoppage‑time goal helped Manchester City secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16. Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed a remarkable 98th‑minute goal at the Estadio da Luz, a strike that saw Benfica

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Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki seal Man City win over Galatasaray to reach last 16

Erling Haaland’s opener and Rayan Cherki’s second before half-time secured Manchester City a victory over Galatasaray and a place in the Champions League last 16. Haaland scored for only a second time in eight matches when he ran on to Jérémy Doku’s defence-splitting pass and chipped goalkeeper

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Oscar Bobb poised to join Fulham for £27m after Semenyo arrival

Per The Athletic, Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is poised to complete a £27 million move to Fulham after the clubs agreed a fee that includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause. City also retain the right to match any future bid for the Norway international, and Bobb is expected

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Marc Guéhi joins Manchester City from Crystal Palace for £20m

Marc Guéhi completed a £20m move to Manchester City from Crystal Palace on Monday, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract. The 25-year-old England international's deal is worth about £300,000 a week, the club said after an agreement was reached on Friday. Pep Guardiola described him as "a top

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Man City beaten 2-0 by Manchester United as Donnarumma stars

Goal reports Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s saves keeping the scoreline respectable while Erling Haaland was largely anonymous. City began on the back foot after injuries to John Stones, Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias left Pep Guardiola to

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Carrick revives United’s dogged spirit as Old Trafford crackles in derby win

Michael Carrick has rekindled a dogged spirit at Manchester United as his side defeated Manchester City at Old Trafford, restoring a raucous atmosphere at the ground. On his second turn in charge, Carrick has just 17 games to steer the club and a return to the Champions League looks possible,

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Guardiola backs City after 2-0 Carabao Cup semi win amid long VAR delay

Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City after their 2-0 win at Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, a victory tempered by a lengthy video assistant referee delay that disallowed what would have been Antoine Semenyo’s second goal of the game. Guardiola launched into a long critique

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Guardiola criticises VAR after Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticised VAR inconsistencies after his side’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final win over Newcastle at St James’ Park, the Independent.co reported. The visitors had a goal controversially chalked off in the second half when Semenyo struck for a second time from a corner, but

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Antoine Semenyo helps Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in Carabao Cup semi

Independent.co reports Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final as new signing Antoine Semenyo scored and Rayan Cherki added a 99th-minute second. The result was made possible in part by a rule change this season that allows players to represent two clubs

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Manchester City open talks to sign Marc Guehi for £35m in January

Goal reports Manchester City have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this month and are prepared to meet the club’s £35 million valuation rather than wait for his contract to expire in the summer. City are moving quickly to avoid a crowded summer auction for the

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Manchester City rout Exeter 10-1 as Antoine Semenyo scores and assists on debut

Goal reports Manchester City opened their FA Cup campaign with a 10-1 victory over Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. City survived an early scare when James Trafford saved Ed Turns' header, then took control as Max Alleyne bundled home after a scramble. Rodri added a long-range

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Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £62.5m

Manchester City have announced the signing of Ghanaian winger Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth on a long-term contract, Goal reports. The transfer package is said to be £62.5 million, with a potential further £1.5m in add-ons. Semenyo has penned a deal at the Etihad through to the summer of

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Manchester City to face Exeter in FA Cup at Etihad on 10 January 2026

Goal reports Manchester City will host League One Exeter City in the FA Cup at the Etihad Stadium on 10 January 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 GMT (10:00 EST). City arrive after three consecutive Premier League draws against Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton and face defensive absences: Josko Gvardiol

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Manchester City host Brighton at Etihad with key absences and broadcast info

According to Goal, Manchester City will host Brighton at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League match on 7 Jan 2026. City conceded a late equaliser from Enzo Fernández against Chelsea and now sit six points behind leaders Arsenal, who welcome Liverpool on Thursday. Brighton beat Burnley 2-0 to end