Tag: Pep Guardiola
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Champions League: Pep Guardiola, Liverpool charged for misconduct
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been charged with improper conduct and being sent off during Tuesday’s Champions League defeat by Liverpool. European governing body Uefa has also charged Liverpool after fireworks were set off and objects thrown inside Etihad Stadium. Guardiola was sent to the stands after confronting referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz on the…
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Man City need ‘perfect game’ to shock Liverpool – Guardiola
Manchester City will have to play the “perfect game” on Tuesday to overturn a 3-0 deficit in their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, says manager Pep Guardiola. City go into the second leg after back-to-back defeats by the Reds and derby rivals Manchester United in what Guardiola described as a “tough” week. The Spaniard said…
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Guardiola accepts defeat, says a special day for Man Utd in derby win
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was keen to move on from the defeat, especially with the crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Liverpool coming up on Tuesday. “We will try to pick ourselves up for Liverpool, we are professionals,” he said. “It is a special day for United, which is a pity. We did…
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Manchester City were offered £100m Pogba in January – Guardiola
Manchester City were offered the chance to sign Manchester United’s Paul Pogba during the January transfer window, according to Man City manager Pep Guardiola. “I said no. We don’t have the money to buy Pogba because he is so expensive,” Guardiola told reporters on Friday as he attacked the conduct of agent Mino Raiola. Victory…
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Jose Mourinho admits city rivals superiority, targets second
Jose Mourinho said he will not hide from the obvious gulf between his side and city rivals Manchester City ahead of Saturday’s eagerly anticipated derby meeting at the Etihad. Victory for Pep Guardiola’s side would seal the Spaniard’s first Premier League title after a season of dominance over their rivals. It would open up a…
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UCL: Liverpool charged by UEFA for pre-match disturbance against City
Liverpool have been charged by the European football body, UEFA over the disturbances at their Champions League quarter-final encounter with Pep Guardiola side Manchester City on Wednesday. Disciplinary proceedings have been opened by European football’s governing body after a raft incidents, which overshadowed a stunning 3-0 first leg quarter-final win for Jurgen Klopp’s side at…
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UCL: Liverpool vs Man City preview, squad news
Liverpool welcome in-form Manchester City to Anfield as both sides contest for the first leg quarter finals of Uefa Champions League. Jurgen Klopp’s side are one of just four teams to beat Pep Guardiola’s impressive City this season , having won 4-3 in January and will be looking to repeat that feat to set one…
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Man City one win from title after defeating Everton
Manchester City will win the Premier League if they beat arch-rivals Manchester United in the derby at Etihad Stadium next Saturday after the easiest of victories at Everton. Manager Pep Guardiola had failed to record a victory against Everton in three matches before this visit to Goodison Park, but this result was never in doubt…
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Man City doctor has spoken to players about snus – Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club’s doctor has spoken to the players about stimulant snus. A Daily Mail investigation claims that the use of the tobacco pouches is prevalent among young footballers. Snus sales have been illegal in the UK since 1992 and it is on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s watchlist, though it…
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More English players should go abroad – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes the England national team would benefit from more players going abroad during their careers. England have not had a non-UK based player in a squad for a major tournament since David Beckham and Owen Hargreaves at the 2006 World Cup. Guardiola cited Spain’s international success with Premier League players.…