Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Pep Guardiola: 'I was not good enough to play for Wigan Athletic'
Pep Guardiola admits that he almost joined Wigan Athletic as a player in 2005 but the move fell through because he was "not good enough".
Feb 18, 22:58
Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben (L) and Bayern Munich's striker Thomas Mueller (R) react after the second goal for Munich during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FCB Bayern Munich and Olympiakos Piraeus on November 24
Arjen Robben not interested in management career after hanging up boots
Arjen Robben is not interested in a career in management after hanging up his boots, due to the stress and pressure that come with the role.
Feb 18, 14:28
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City chasing Julian Weigl?
Manchester City are reportedly tracking Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl.
Feb 18, 10:13
Oleksandr Zinchenko in action for Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Oleksandr Zinchenko to be offered new Manchester City deal?
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer Oleksandr Zinchenko a new deal at the club.
Feb 18, 09:53
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Andres Iniesta is still good'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas warns his teammates not to underestimate Andres Iniesta's class, despite the Spaniard struggling to find his best form this season.
Feb 17, 22:57
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Jose Mourinho aims dig at Pep Guardiola over substitute row?
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seemingly aims a thinly-veiled dig at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola over his decision to leave a space on the bench.
Feb 17, 19:17
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Barcelona pass tricky Eibar test to move 10 points clear
Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba find the net as Barcelona return to winning ways in La Liga with a 2-0 victory away at Eibar.
Feb 17, 17:06
Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City clear on Riyad Mahrez approach'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his side were "clear" with their deadline-day approach for Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez.
Feb 17, 12:25
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola "concerned" about Wigan Athletic test in FA Cup
Pep Guardiola hints that he will name a strong starting lineup for quadruple-chasing Manchester City's fifth-round tie at Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup.
Feb 16, 16:24
Gabriel Jesus in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on September 30, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus back in training'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals that forward Gabriel Jesus has returned to training with the first team after a spell out with a knee injury.
Feb 16, 14:54
A triumphant Eddie Howe after the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wins Premier League Manager of the Month award
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wins the Premier League Manager of the Month award after going through January without tasting defeat.
Feb 16, 13:07
Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Manchester City, Riyad Mahrez talks 'lasted a week'
Manchester City reportedly opened discussions with Leicester City over the purchase of Riyad Mahrez a full week before last month's transfer window closed.
Feb 15, 12:08
Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Arsene Wenger: 'Aaron Ramsey a doubt for EFL Cup final'
Aaron Ramsey is a doubt for Arsenal's EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 25, Arsene Wenger reveals.
Feb 14, 20:43
A chilled-out Roberto Mancini has a chinwag on the old rag and bone during the Serie A game between Lazio and Sampdoria on May 7, 2017
Roberto Mancini tips Manchester City to win Champions League
Roberto Mancini thinks that Manchester City could go all the way and win the Champions League this season.
Feb 14, 19:30
Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on December 13, 2017
Fernandinho: 'Manchester City have incredible preparation'
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho hails the club's "incredible preparation" as a unique factor in the team's performances.
Feb 14, 16:59
Sergio Aguero celebrates with Bernardo Silva after scoring during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Bernardo Silva: 'Manchester City not Champions League favourites'
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva insists that his side are not favourites to lift the Champions League trophy this season.
Feb 14, 16:25
Paul Pogba and Oriol Romeu in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Jamie Redknapp: 'Paul Pogba would thrive under Pep Guardiola'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has taken the wrong approach to getting the best out of midfield man Paul Pogba, according to Jamie Redknapp.
Feb 14, 14:59
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Gabriel Jesus almost ready to return'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that striker Gabriel Jesus is close to a return to the first team.
Feb 14, 11:34
Ederson celebrates City's equaliser during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Ederson to be offered new Manchester City deal?
Ederson will reportedly be offered improved terms by Manchester City, just seven months after he joined the club.
Feb 14, 09:59
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City almost in Champions League quarter-finals'
Pep Guardiola is delighted with the "excellent" 4-0 win for Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 first leg against Basel.
Feb 13, 22:24
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City put four past Basel in Switzerland
Manchester City place one foot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 4-0 win over Basel in the first leg of their last-16 tie in Switzerland.
Feb 13, 21:37
Fabian Delph in action for Manchester City on November 5, 2017
Team News: Manchester City make two changes for Basel trip
Manchester City make two changes for their Champions League clash with Basel.
Feb 13, 18:39
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City can win the Champions League'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany thinks that the team are good enough to win the Champions League this season.
Feb 12, 20:05
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Basel boss Raphael Wicky: 'Manchester City have no weaknesses'
Basel boss Raphael Wicky says that the club's Champions League opponents Manchester City have "no weaknesses".
Feb 12, 19:38
Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praises Leroy Sane after quick recovery
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola praises the professionalism of Leroy Sane after the winger made a quick return to training after ankle ligament damage.
Feb 12, 19:17
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi before the Champions League match against Napoli on October 17, 2017
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi grateful for midweek break
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi admits that he and his teammates were in need of a break last week ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Feb 12, 17:00
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany will lift Premier League title'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that captain Vincent Kompany will lift any trophies the team win this season, despite only playing a bit-part role.
Feb 12, 13:34
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Kevin De Bruyne can win Ballon d'Or'
Pep Guardiola tips Kevin De Bruyne to win the Ballon d'Or in future but insists that Manchester City must win trophies to put the Belgian in the running for the award.
Feb 11, 22:54
Isco in action for Real Madrid on September 18, 2016
Report: Manchester United to hijack Manchester City move for Real Madrid star Isco
Manchester United are hoping to hijack Manchester City's planned summer move for Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Isco, according to a report.
Feb 11, 21:24
Aymeric Laporte in action for his new side during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Aymeric Laporte will learn'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola backs defender Aymeric Laporte to learn following the Frenchman's clash with Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy on Saturday.
Feb 11, 14:31
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Sergio Aguero: 'Kevin De Bruyne a great player'
Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero hails midfielder Kevin De Bruyne as a "great player" following the club's 5-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday.
Feb 11, 12:07
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Lionel Messi: 'Manchester City can beat Barcelona to Champions League crown'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that Manchester City are capable of beating the Spanish giants, should the teams be paired in the Champions League knockout stages.
Feb 11, 09:08
Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Manchester United, Manchester City 'to battle it out for Harry Maguire'
Manchester United and Manchester City will reportedly go head to head to land England international Harry Maguire from Leicester City in the summer.
Feb 10, 22:49
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Pep Guardiola hails 'consistent' Manchester City after returning to winning ways
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that it was important his side returned to winning ways against Leicester City on Saturday evening.
Feb 10, 20:09
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Sergio Aguero scores four in Manchester City rout
Sergio Aguero scores four second-half goals to fire Manchester City to a 5-1 victory over Leicester City, taking them 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Feb 10, 19:23
Riyad Mahrez ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez on bench for Leicester City against Manchester City
Leicester City midfielder Riyad Mahrez starts on the bench for the Foxes against Manchester City.
Feb 10, 16:32
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-1 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 5-1 victory over Leicester City as Sergio Aguero scores four second-half goals to send the Premier League leaders 16 points clear.
Feb 10, 16:30
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne to end career in MLS?
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will reportedly quit the club later in his career in order to play in the MLS.
Feb 10, 16:22
Arsene Wenger pats Alexis Sanchez on the back during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits he should have sold Alexis Sanchez earlier
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he should have sold Alexis Sanchez prior to the January transfer window.
Feb 10, 13:08
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola plans future rest for Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola suggests that he plans to hand a rest to Kevin De Bruyne once a number of players return from injury.
Feb 10, 12:06
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