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“It Was Written In The Stars”: Pep Guardiola On Man City’s Champions League Triumph | Football News
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“It Was Written In The Stars”: Pep Guardiola On Man City’s Champions League Triumph | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team's maiden Champions League title was "written in the stars" after their final victory over Inter Milan on Saturday. Rodri's 68th-minute strike proved enough for City to finally get their hands on club football's biggest trophy, despite having to ride their luck as Inter missed several second-half chances. "It's so difficult to win it," Guardiola told BT Sport after the nervy 1-0 victory."They (his players) are really good. Be patient, I said at half-time. You have to be lucky. (Goalkeeper) Ederson or they miss it, they could draw. This competition is a coin."It was written in the stars. It belongs to us."Guardiola has now won the trophy three times as a coach after his previous triumphs with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011.City's victo...
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Brighton End Manchester City’s Winning Run To Secure Europa League Birth | Football News
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Brighton End Manchester City’s Winning Run To Secure Europa League Birth | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players for shrugging off their hangovers after clinching the Premier League title with a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Wednesday to stretch an unbeaten run to 25 matches. A point was also enough for the Seagulls to guarantee they will finish sixth in the table and secure a place in the Europa League next season. Phil Foden fired the English champions in front, but Brighton were well worthy of the point given to them by Julio Enciso's stunning long-range strike."Only 48 hours before they drank all the alcohol in Manchester," said Guardiola. "Today they showed why they are the champions."We were humble and run a lot. That is why we are the champions for many years, these players showed something special."Guardiola heaped praise on Brighton boss R...
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Pep Guardiola Wants Premier League Charges Dealt With ‘As Soon As Possible’ | Football News
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Pep Guardiola Wants Premier League Charges Dealt With ‘As Soon As Possible’ | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he wants more than 100 Premier League charges levelled against the club for alleged financial irregularities to be dealt with "as soon as possible". City, who are celebrating their third consecutive English top-flight title, were referred to an independent commission in February over 115 alleged rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The Premier League also accused the club of not cooperating since an investigation started in December 2018.The scale of the charges, which the club strongly deny, and the magnitude of the implications if found guilty, suggest the case could drag on.Guardiola, whose side are chasing a trophy treble this season, does not want a cloud hanging over their achievements and wants a resolution as soon as possible.But ...
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“Seeking ‘Revenge’ Huge Mistake Against Real Madrid”: Man City Manager Pep Guardiola | Football News
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“Seeking ‘Revenge’ Huge Mistake Against Real Madrid”: Man City Manager Pep Guardiola | Football News

[ad_1] Seeking Champions League revenge against Real Madrid would be a grave error by Manchester City, Pep Guardiola claimed on Monday ahead of their semi-final showdown. The City coach said his team would try and capitalise on an "opportunity" instead of aiming to make Carlo Ancelotti's reigning champions pay for eliminating them at the same stage last season. The former Barcelona player and manager was at odds with City's defensive midfielder Rodri, who said the team were hungry for revenge against the record 14-time winners on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu."It will be a huge mistake, we're not here for revenge, just an opportunity," Guardiola told a news conference."Last season we did everything, more than everything to reach the final, but (in) football... it's not enough."City ha...
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Manchester City Star Erling Haaland Is Here To Stay Insists Pep Guardiola | Football News
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Manchester City Star Erling Haaland Is Here To Stay Insists Pep Guardiola | Football News

[ad_1] As Erling Haaland was mobbed by his Manchester City team-mates, the Norway star's broad grin gave Pep Guardiola renewed belief that his coveted striker is still happy at the club ahead of Tuesday's decisive Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. When Haaland scored a late penalty to clinch City's 1-0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, he responded with a joyous slide across the rain-soaked Selhurst Park pitch.Amid reports that Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are plotting audacious bids for Haaland in the close season, the 22-year-old's ecstatic reaction to his winner was a welcome sight for Guardiola.Haaland has scored 28 times in the Premier League and netted 34 goals in all competitions since arriving from Borussia Dortmund in May.He remains on co...
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Pep Guardiola ‘Ashamed’ Of Steven Gerrard Slip Jibe | Football News
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Pep Guardiola ‘Ashamed’ Of Steven Gerrard Slip Jibe | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a public apology to former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard on Tuesday over comments made in the wake of the Premier League hitting City with over 100 breaches of financial rules. The English champions could face points deductions or even relegation from the English top flight if they are found guilty of the alleged breaches, between 2009/10 and 2017/18, by an independent commission.Gerrard's slip in a defeat to Chelsea in 2014 opened the door for City to win the Premier League title, two years before Guardiola arrived in Manchester.In his first press conference after the charges were revealed, Guardiola said: "I don't know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping."However, the City boss said he had since been in touch with the...
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Joao Cancelo Left Manchester City To Play More: Pep Guardiola | Football News
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Joao Cancelo Left Manchester City To Play More: Pep Guardiola | Football News

[ad_1] Joao Cancelo joined Bayern for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent switch.© AFPPep Guardiola said Joao Cancelo's surprise loan move from Premier League champions Manchester City to Bayern Munich was motivated by the full-back's desire to play more. The Portugal international this week joined the German side for the rest of the season with a view to a permanent switch. There have been reports since the transfer was concluded on deadline day that Cancelo had become a disruptive figure in the dressing room after falling out of favour in recent weeks.But Guardiola, whose City side are five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, said the 28-year-old wanted regular football."I wish him the best for the rest of the season, these four months. Next season I don't know ...
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Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Cautions Team Ahead Of Arsenal Clash In FA Cup | Football News
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Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola Cautions Team Ahead Of Arsenal Clash In FA Cup | Football News

[ad_1] London :Pep Guardiola cautioned his Manchester City players that unless they improve on their recent performances, they have 'no chance' of surpassing Premier League leaders Arsenal to win the title. Despite playing one more game, City has lost eight points in their previous six Premier League games and now trails Arsenal by five points. Asked if his squad will have a chance to narrow the gap against another contender Manchester United on Sunday, Guardiola argued it wouldn't matter until they improved their own performance."It's not about that. [Even if] they lose against United, if we play this way we are not going to win, we aren't going to catch them. We have to change ourselves. Listen, we are second in the table. We are not 25 points behind Arsenal, still, we are there. It is...
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Pep Guardiola Hints At Leaving Man City Stars Don’t Heed Wake-Up Call | Football News
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Pep Guardiola Hints At Leaving Man City Stars Don’t Heed Wake-Up Call | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has hinted his glorious reign as Manchester City manager could be cut short if his players do not respond to his rallying cry to halt a slip in standards. Guardiola called out his stars for lacking the hunger and desire to reel in Arsenal at the top of the Premier League despite coming from 2-0 down to beat Tottenham 4-2 on Thursday. The Catalan coach has overseen the most successful spell in the club's history by winning four league titles in the past five seasons.Guardiola even extended his contract at the Etihad to 2025 in November, but admitted he has personal experience of the slacking off that comes with success as a player."I won four La Ligas in a row when I was a football player," said the former Barcelona midfielder."In the fifth (season) I was not the same...
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Pep Guardiola Blasts ‘Happy Flowers’ Manchester City Despite Tottenham Hotspur Fightback | Football News
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Pep Guardiola Blasts ‘Happy Flowers’ Manchester City Despite Tottenham Hotspur Fightback | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola said Manchester City will be "destroyed" by Arsenal in the Premier League title race if they do not improve despite a stirring second half fightback to beat Tottenham 4-2 on Friday. Two goals in three minutes just before half-time from Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal saw City staring down the barrel of a second consecutive defeat. But Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland and Riyad Mahrez struck in a 12-minute period early in the second half before Mahrez added his second late on to move Guardiola's men to within five points of leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand.City and Arsenal are still to face each other twice in the league this season, but Guardiola took aim at his players for resting on their laurels after winning four league titles in five seasons."We cannot ...
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