Luis Enrique at the press conference after Barcelona training on October 18, 2016
Luis Enrique pays tribute to Lionel Messi
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique hails Lionel Messi following the Argentine's hat-trick in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League.
Oct 20, 08:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City were in the game against Barcelona'
Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City were more than a match for Barcelona until Claudio Bravo's sending-off in their Champions League game at Camp Nou.
Oct 19, 21:28
Lionel Messi at the Champions League game between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Lionel Messi hat-trick downs Manchester City
Lionel Messi nets a hat-trick as Barcelona record a 4-0 win over Manchester City in Wednesday night's Champions League group match at Camp Nou.
Oct 19, 20:40
Pep Guardiola during the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-0 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League Group C match between Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou.
Oct 19, 17:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero benched for Barcelona clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola opts to name striker Sergio Aguero on the substitutes' bench for their Champions League Group C clash away at Barcelona.
Oct 19, 17:40
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second goal against Borussia Monchengladbach during the Champions League Group C match between Manchester City and Borussia Monchengladbach at the Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2016
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero: 'Barcelona clashes are like derbies'
Sergio Aguero says that matches between Manchester City and Barcelona are like derbies due to the frequent meetings in the Champions League.
Oct 19, 16:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci 'called Manchester City about summer move'
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano says that Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci called the club in the summer about a potential transfer.
Oct 19, 14:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andres Iniesta backs Manchester City to win Champions League under Pep Guardiola
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta backs Pep Guardiola to transform Manchester City into kings of Europe, but not this season.
Oct 19, 09:15
Pep Guardiola at the press conference before the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 18, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Maybe Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona for England'
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Lionel Messi may consider leaving Barcelona for an English club in the future.
Oct 18, 18:37
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Samir Nasri: 'Sevilla perfect club for me'
On-loan Manchester City attacker Samir Nasri claims that his career has been "rekindled" at Sevilla.
Oct 18, 16:13
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David Alaba a £40m target for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is in the market for a new full-back, with Bayern Munich ace David Alaba reportedly at the top of his summer wishlist.
Oct 18, 15:30
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Luis Enrique: 'Pep Guardiola best coach around'
Luis Enrique hails Pep Guardiola, who he claims is the best coach in the world thanks to his success with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now potentially at Manchester City.
Oct 18, 13:53
Gerard Pique at a press conference after the Barcelona training session prior to their Champions League match against Manchester City on October 18, 2016
Gerard Pique: 'Manchester City now a different beast'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique talks up Pep Guardiola's managerial qualities and says that his former boss has already turned Manchester City into a superior side.
Oct 18, 12:46
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Borussia Dortmund under "no pressure" to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang does not want to leave, and says the club are under "no pressure" to sell.
Oct 18, 12:35
John Stones in action for Manchester City on August 24, 2016
John Stones 'not scared' of trying to stop Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Manchester City defender John Stones insists that he is 'not scared' of trying to stop Barcelona star Lionel Messi in tomorrow's Champions League clash.
Oct 18, 11:44
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo warms up ahead of his debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Claudio Bravo plays down Manchester City form
Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo insists that there is no reason to worry about the club's form, despite their winless run extending to three matches.
Oct 16, 13:23
On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016
Report: Joe Hart to leave Manchester City next summer
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is reportedly open to joining another Premier League club next summer as he feels betrayed by manager Pep Guardiola.
Oct 16, 11:09
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Pep Guardiola 'not planning to strengthen Manchester City squad'
Pep Guardiola is reportedly happy with his Manchester City squad and has informed director of football Txiki Begiristain that no new signings are required in January.
Oct 16, 09:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola gestures during his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Machine-like' Barcelona tough to stop
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is full of praise for former side Barcelona ahead of Wednesday night's meeting between the two teams in the Champions League.
Oct 16, 08:37
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'I will not change playing style'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola vows never to change his football philosophy despite seeing his side's winless run extend to three matches.
Oct 15, 21:30
Everton manager Ronald Koeman looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Ronald Koeman: 'Manchester City are best I've faced as a manager'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman hails Pep Guardiola's Manchester City as the best team that he has come up against in his managerial career.
Oct 15, 20:00
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Pep Guardiola "proud" of Manchester City performance during draw with Everton
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he is "proud" of his side despite missing two penalties during their 1-1 draw with Everton at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 16:47
Everton manager Ronald Koeman on September 10, 2016
Ronald Koeman "satisfied" with Everton point against Manchester City
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is "satisfied" with his side's 1-1 draw away to Manchester City, but admits that they rode their luck at times.
Oct 15, 16:40
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi during a pre-season friendly in Stockholm on August 3, 2016
Lionel Messi makes scoring return in Barcelona win
Barcelona rise above Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid into second position in La Liga courtesy of a 4-0 win over 10-man Deportivo La Coruna at Camp Nou.
Oct 15, 16:06
Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016
Nolito rescues point for Manchester City against Everton
Manchester City miss two penalties as Everton hold the Premier League leaders to a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 15:53
The delightful Kevin De Bruyne in action on September 17, 2016
Team News: Kevin De Bruyne back for Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne returns for Manchester City as Sergio Aguero drops to the bench.
Oct 15, 13:03
John Stones in action for Manchester City on August 24, 2016
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-1 Everton - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Everton as Pep Guardiola's side need a Nolito equaliser to rescue a point after seeing two penalties saved.
Oct 15, 12:59
John Stones in action for Manchester City on August 24, 2016
Pep Guardiola likens John Stones to Ronald Koeman
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola compares John Stones to former Barcelona teammate and current Everton manager Ronald Koeman.
Oct 14, 21:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andres Iniesta looking forward to Manchester City clash
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta looks ahead to next week's Champions League clash with Manchester City, which will see Pep Guardiola return to Camp Nou.
Oct 14, 17:14
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016
Jurgen Klopp named Manager of the Month
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wins the Premier League Manager of the Month award for September.
Oct 14, 13:39
On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016
Joe Hart: 'I have moved on from Euro 2016 errors'
Torino and England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that he has "moved on" from a disappointing summer that saw him make mistakes at Euro 2016 and depart Manchester City.
Oct 13, 21:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Diego Maradona names Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp as favourite manager
Argentina legend Diego Maradona names Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as the manager he is most impressed by in world football.
Oct 13, 21:14
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama is challenged by Manchester City's Fernandinho during the Premier League clash between the two sides at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Victor Wanyama plays down Tottenham Hotspur title hopes
Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama insists that his side's win over Manchester City before the international break does not automatically make them title contenders.
Oct 13, 21:04
The delightful Kevin De Bruyne in action on September 17, 2016
Kevin De Bruyne returns to Manchester City training
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne returns to training following a hamstring injury, raising hopes that he could face Barcelona in the Champions League.
Oct 13, 19:53
Everton manager Ronald Koeman on September 10, 2016
Ronald Koeman impressed by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
Everton manager Ronald Koeman admits that he has been impressed with the start Pep Guardiola has made to his time in charge of Manchester City.
Oct 13, 18:56
Everton manager Ronald Koeman on September 10, 2016
Everton's Ronald Koeman: 'My friendship with Pep Guardiola will be put on hold'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says that his friendship with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be put on hold this weekend.
Oct 13, 17:24
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gerard Deulofeu praises "amazing" Pep Guardiola football
Gerard Deulofeu says that he has "good memories" of life under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, but is now out to take three points from the Catalan coach this weekend.
Oct 12, 19:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016
Sergio Aguero: 'Pep Guardiola would love to manage Argentina'
Sergio Aguero praises "amazing" manager Pep Guardiola and reveals that the Manchester City boss would be open to coaching Argentina in the future.
Oct 12, 18:16
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Mircea Lucescu: 'Pep Guardiola is more arrogant than Jose Mourinho'
Zenit St Petersburg boss Mircea Lucescu says that Pep Guardiola is more "arrogant" than Jose Mourinho.
Oct 12, 10:28
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayern Munich's Holger Badstuber: 'Pep Guardiola showed no interest in me'
Holger Badstuber criticises Pep Guardiola for not showing an interest in him during his three-year spell as Bayern Munich manager.
Oct 10, 12:01
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