Tag: Pep Guardiola
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Guardiola blames Madrid for Hazard’s poor form
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has questioned Real Madrid’s role in Eden Hazard’s difficulties to settle in La Liga. Hazard secured a dream move to Los Blancos from Chelsea in June last year for a reported fee of €100 million (£90m/$110m). After questions were raised over the 29-year-old’s fitness in pre-season, Hazard has struggled to…
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Guardiola speaks on Aguero breaking Premier League record
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed striker Sergio Aguero on becoming the Premier League’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer. Aguero’s hat-trick helped City maul Aston Villa 6-1 on Sunday afternoon, and took his overall league goals tally to 177, breaking the record held by Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who scored 175 times. The hat-trick was…
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Why I can never coach Man Utd – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has stressed that he will never manage Manchester United, even if it is the only job he was offered, and that solely down to the intense rivalry between the two heavyweight clubs. The Spaniard – who was mooted for the Old Trafford job in the past – said he would…
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Guardiola concedes defeat, says title race is over
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola conceded the Premier League title race is over after the reigning champions lost 3-2 at Wolves on Friday. City are third in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool and a point below Leicester City. Asked if the title race is over, Guardiola told BBC “The advantage is too…
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Guardiola set to break Mourinho’s EPL record
Manchester City head coach, Pep Guardiola, is on track to set another Premier League record, with one of Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho’s achievements in his sights. Having become the first manager to win the English domestic treble with Man City last season, Guardiola is on the verge to break the record for least amount…
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Guardiola speaks on Man City exit
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said that he will try staying at the club for next season before leaving the Etihad. Guardiola’s contract runs out at the end of next season; and questions are constantly being asked whether the boss would consider extending his deal. Speaking with the press on Monday ahead of City’s…
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Pep Guardiola denies Man City exit clause
Pep Guardiola says it is “not true” he has a contract clause allowing him to leave Manchester City next summer. The manager, 48, has won two Premier League titles since joining City in 2016, and is contracted to 2021. He completed an unprecedented domestic treble last season, but City are now 14 points behind leaders…
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Transfer: Man City won’t buy in January – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City “won’t be able to buy in January” after injuries and departures have decimated his defensive options. It began in the summer when long-standing captain Vincent Kompany left for Anderlecht before injuries in quick succession to Aymeric Laporte and John Stones saw Guardiola’s centre-back choices significantly reduced. But Guardiola…
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Jesus is an animal, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as “an animal” after the Brazil striker expressed frustration at his number of first-team starts for Manchester City. Jesus made it three goals in as many starts this season when City began their EFL Cup defence with a 3-0 win at Preston North End in midweek, but he is…
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EPL: Stay calm, we’re not champions yet, says Guardiola
Manchester City’s players must remain calm after their derby victory if they are to retain the Premier League title, says manager Pep Guardiola. Goals from Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane gave City a 2-0 win at Manchester United to move above Liverpool at the top of the table. City will retain the title if they…