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Guardiola: English clubs at a disadvantage in Champions League

Manchester City could qualify for the last 16 when they face Olympiacos on Wednesday and is confident his side can do "really well" this season

Jonathan Smith

Cole Palmer: Man City's teen star out to emulate Foden

Pep Guardiola has predicted a "good future" for the Manchester-born midfielder after handing the 18-year-old his first-team debut earlier this season

Jonathan Smith

Pressure on, Pep: New City deal must now result in UCL glory

The Catalan is closing in on a decade since he last lifted Europe's biggest trophy after a run of disappointing exits during his time at the Etihad

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola warns City must be careful with Aguero

A 2-0 defeat to Tottenham leaves his side in the bottom half of the table after taking just 12 points from opening eight games

Jonathan Smith

New contract, old problems: Mou & Son give Pep a reality check

Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham just days after the former Barcelona coach agreed a two-year contract extension at the Etihad Stadium

Jonathan Smith

Man City 2.0 - Can Guardiola build another winning team?

After signing a two-year contract extension, the former Barcelona manager must now start a new cycle of success at the Etihad Stadium

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola responds to Messi speculation

The Argentinian has again been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium after the Manchester City boss signed his two-year contract extension

Jonathan Smith

Forget Messi for now: Pep's new deal is massive for Man City

The former Barcelona coach is set to stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2023 after signing a new deal, thus ending speculation over his future

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola agrees new two-year Man City contract

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss will remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond his five years at the club

Jonathan Smith

Pep no closer to new City deal as time starts to run out

The Catalan coach has insisted that the hectic schedule means talks over a new contract have not yet been possible with the club's hierarchy

Jonathan Smith

Man City injury boost ahead of Spurs game

Pep Guardiola's first-team crisis is easing after his squad options were seriously depleted by setbacks in the opening weeks of the season

Jonathan Smith

Why Aguero and Firmino should fear Jesus

The Manchester City and Brazil ace has scored in each of his three appearances this season and is now hoping to become a regular for club and country

Jonathan Smith

KDB must pray penalty miss doesn't define City's season

The Belgium star dragged his effort from the spot wide as Pep Guardiola's side had to settle for a point against rivals Liverpool

Jonathan Smith

Pickford-Van Dijk incident could happen to any of us - Ederson

The Liverpool defender is expected to miss most of the season after suffering cruciate knee ligament injury during the Merseyside derby

Jonathan Smith

Aguero 'not ready' to face Liverpool - Guardiola

The Argentinian striker has not recovered from hamstring injury as the champions travel to Etihad Stadium for a huge Premier League clash on Sunday

Jonathan Smith

Back with a bang: Jesus returns just in time for Man City

The Brazilian striker marked his first appearance in six weeks with a superb strike in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Olympiacos in the Champions League

Jonathan Smith

How Foden has become Man City's game-changer

Academy graduate is set be recalled to Guardiola's starting line-up for Champions League clash with Olympiacos after impressive start to the season

Jonathan Smith

Pep's best City signing? Walker proves worth yet again

The England defender scored the only goal of the game at Bramall Lane as the visitors climbed the Premier League table with a hard-fought victory

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola responds to Messi reunion talk at Barca

A presidential candidate at the Liga club wants the former Blaugrana coach back at Camp Nou with his current contract ending at the end of the season

Jonathan Smith

From Bernardo to Felix: Inside Benfica's €900m-talent factory

The Portuguese giants have earned a reputation as having one of the best youth football programmes in Europe and are reaping the benefits financially

Jonathan Smith

Thank you, Torres! City's bargain buy could prove priceless

The emergency striker became the youngest Spaniard to score in three successive Champions League games after netting in a 3-0 win at Marseille

Jonathan Smith

Was Leipzig star Angelino the LB answer for City all along?

The 23-year-old has been in superb form for the Bundesliga outfit this season, scoring four goals in seven matches for Julian Nagelsmann's team

Jonathan Smith

Aguero facing another month out, De Bruyne fully fit

The attacker is set to miss the clash with Premier League champions Liverpool due to a fresh hamstring setback after returning from a lengthy lay-off

Jonathan Smith

Pep's worst ever start: Man City are already shattered

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has seen his side take just eight points from their first five games after an insipid 1-1 draw at West Ham

Jonathan Smith

Pep blames injuries as Man City boss records his worst ever start

After a 1-1 draw away to West Ham, the Blues have taken just eight points from their opening five Premier League games

Jonathan Smith

'Maybe he's right!' - Pep responds to 'unpleasant' claims

Sergio Conceicao was unhappy with the Spanish manager after his side were beaten 3-1 in the Champions League this week

Jonathan Smith

Man City plane redirected ahead of West Ham clash

First-team flight is sent to an alternative airport after flying to London on the eve of Premier League encounter

Jonathan Smith

Aguero's final flourish? City star facing uncertain future

The Argentina striker remains a key cog in Pep Guardiola's side but this season could be the last at the Etihad Stadium for both men

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola hopes to 'seduce' Barca-linked Garcia into staying

The Spain international started in Wednesday's Champions League victory over Porto with his contract set to expire at the end of the season

Jonathan Smith

'We start again' - Guardiola takes blame for City's CL woe

The former Barcelona head coach has never gone beyond the last eight with Premier League side as he starts his fifth bid for the European trophy

Jonathan Smith

Aguero must show he 'deserves to continue' at Man City

The Argentine striker made his first appearance in four months in the victory over Arsenal, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season

Jonathan Smith

No De Bruyne or Laporte but Man City have fighting spirit

Pep Guardiola beat former assistant Mikel Arteta and the 1-0 victory over Arsenal showed his side are ready for a gruelling campaign

Jonathan Smith

Sterling: Arteta has made Arsenal more aggressive

The Manchester City forward set to return after recovering from injury that forced him to withdraw from England squad

Jonathan Smith

De Bruyne injury setback for Man City

The Belgium international pulled out of their Nations League squad and Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will miss the clash on Saturday

Jonathan Smith

Revealed: Why Man City refused to sell Garcia to Barcelona

The Spain international defender can leave for nothing at the end of the season but a late bid from the Liga giants was still rejected

Jonathan Smith

Barcelona miss out on Man City's Garcia

The Catalans refused to match the Premier League runners-up valuation of the centre-back and no deal was completed

Jonathan Smith

Aguero hands City injury boost as Sterling pulls out of England duty

The club's record goalscorer has been out for nearly four months after having surgery on a meniscus setback

Jonathan Smith

Barca make new Garcia bid on quiet Man City deadline day

Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres are expected to be Pep Guardiola's only first-team additions but players could still leave

Jonathan Smith

Man City returning to Pep's poor first season form

The Blues are eight points off the top of the Premier League having played only three matches, with their latest fumble a 1-1 draw at Leeds

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola to make late Dias decision for Leeds clash

Pep Guardiola still to decide whether to throw the Portugal international into starting line-up for the tough trip to Elland Road on Saturday

Jonathan Smith

Winners and losers of Champions League draw

The two best players in the world will go head to head for the first time in the Champions League group stage in the standout tie of the season

Jonathan Smith

Mendy must convince Pep as City consider left-back move

The France defender put in a strong showing against Burnley on Wednesday but that may not stop City from exploring other options in the coming days

Jonathan Smith

Dias completes £62m Man City move from Benfica

The Portuguese international has signed a long-term deal and says that Pep Guardiola's side share his winning mentality

Jonathan Smith

Man City to end two-year Dias pursuit with £62m signing

The Portuguese is set to end Pep Guardiola's long wait for a defender after agreeing a switch, with Nicolas Otamendi going the other way

Jonathan Smith

Pep needs to spend and sort defence before it's too late

The City boss conceded five for the first time in his coaching career in defeat to Leicester, leaving his side already chasing Liverpool

Jonathan Smith

City misery returns as Vardy exposes flaws at both ends

The Foxes striker ran riot at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola's hopes of retaining the Premier League title were dealt an early blow

Jonathan Smith

Jesus adds to Man City injury woes

The forward will miss three matches before the international break while Sergio Aguero recovers from a knee injury

Jonathan Smith

Man City in talks with Benfica over Dias

Nicolas Otamendi could be part of deal as the Premier League club look to bring in a defender during the transfer window

Jonathan Smith

Delap can be Pep's wildcard alternative to Aguero

Manchester City's 17-year-old striker took just 18 minutes to score on his debut in 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth

Jonathan Smith

Man City surprised by claims of £78m Gimenez bid

The Premier League club yet to make move for the Uruguayan defender, with the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Jules Kounde also of interest

Jonathan Smith

Liam Delap: Have Man City unearthed their own Haaland?

The son of a Premier League cult hero, the 17-year-old striker has impressed Pep Guardiola with his physicality and goalscoring ability

Jonathan Smith

Barcelona target Garcia set for Man City return

The Spain international is back in training after having stitches as the Liga giants are expected to make a fresh move for the 19-year-old defender

Jonathan Smith

City show stomach for Premier League fight

Runners-up started with an impressive 3-1 victory at Wolves as they look to get back to their best after last season's disappointments

Jonathan Smith

Pep talks future plans after entering final year of Man City contract

Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and will not rule out signing a new deal

Jonathan Smith

Clock's ticking, Pep! Guardiola's final season will be his toughest

The Manchester City boss has had a short time to turn around his side after Premier League disappointment was followed by European despair

Jonathan Smith

Aguero could miss first two months of season

Manchester City striker fighting his way back from knee injury that ruled him out of end-of-season Champions League tournament

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola breaks silence over failed Messi move

The Argentina international was linked with move to the Premier League until the Catalan giants blocked him from leaving the club

Jonathan Smith

'We have a fantastic team beyond Messi'

Spain international turned down host of European giants to work with Pep Guardiola and follow in the footsteps of his idol David Silva

Jonathan Smith

Steffen: I came to Man City to learn from the best

The USMNT keeper reveals how he hopes to improve after joining up with the Premier League giants following a season-long loan in Germany

Jonathan Smith

Angelino returns to RB Leipzig on loan from Man City

The 23-year-old will return to the Bundesliga outfit after impressing on loan in the second half of last season

Jonathan Smith

De Bruyne beats Liverpool stars to PFA Player of the Year

The Belgian international is the first City player to win the accolade after an outstanding season when he equalled the Premier League assists record

Jonathan Smith

A deal for Messi is dead - so what now for Man City?

Pep Guardiola's team were the favourites to land the Argentine superstar until the U-turn over his decision to leave Camp Nou

Jonathan Smith

Messi to Man City: Guardiola reunion no longer impossible

The Premier League giants have the pulling power to sign Argentina superstar after he revealed his shock decision to quit Barcelona

Jonathan Smith

Man City have no 'grudges' with UEFA - Al Mubarak

The Premier League giants want to move on after winning their Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal over their two-year European exclusion

Jonathan Smith

Barcelona consider £25m move for Angelino

The full-back spent the last seven months on loan at RB Leipzig, with the Bundesliga club keen to sign the Spaniard on a permanent deal

Jonathan Smith

USMNT keeper Steffen to stay at Man City

The U.S. international will likely back up the Brazilian number one after a successful loan spell with Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf

Jonathan Smith

Adios El Mago! Silva leaves as City's greatest ever

After a decade of success, the Spain midfielder departs the Etihad Stadium with more medals than anyone in the club's history

Jonathan Smith

Pep needs cure to Man City UCL hangover - and fast

The Citizens manager is short of time to turn around his team's frustrations after their shock exit to Lyon on Saturday night

Jonathan Smith

Manchester City pays for Pep's terrible tactics

The Catalan got his game plan all wrong as the Premier League side suffered an improbable 3-1 Champions League quarterfinal defeat in Lisbon.

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola: There are no favourites in the Champions League

Manchester City prepare for Lyon in the quarter-finals in their bid to win the European competition for the first time

Jonathan Smith

Man City players must step up to deliver UCL - Walker

The Citizens face Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the England defender admitting he wants European glory more than anything else

Jonathan Smith

Silva: Liverpool and Real Madrid out but UCL won't get easier

Man City face Lyon in European quarter-finals but Portuguese midfielder says loss of big guns does not make competition simpler to win

Jonathan Smith

Man City ready for throne after toppling kings of Europe

Pep Guardiola's side secured a place in the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Real Madrid home and away

Jonathan Smith

Why hasn't Pep won the Champions League since leaving Barca?

The Man City manager is desperate to end his long wait for the top European trophy after leaving Bayern Munich without securing further glory

Jonathan Smith

Barca target Garcia rejects new Man City deal

The former La Masia defender has turned down a new contract at the Etihad Stadium in what is a blow to Pep Guardiola's rebuild plans

Jonathan Smith

Man City complete £40m Ake signing

The Netherlands international follows Spanish winger Ferran Torres to the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola looks to refresh his squad

Jonathan Smith

Is FFP dead? Man City decision leaves UEFA rules in tatters

Football's European governing body needs to revamp its rules around spending after a Champions League ban handed to Premier League side was overturned

Jonathan Smith

Man City sign Valencia winger Torres in £21m deal

The Spain Under-21 international becomes Pep Guardiola's first major signing of the summer and will fill the gap in the squad left by Leroy Sane

Jonathan Smith

Klopp or Mourinho? Pep's ultimate rival revealed

The Manchester City boss has praised the strategy and strength of the team he views to be his most formidable opponents

Jonathan Smith

Man City close in on £40m deal for Ake

Pep Guardiola's side are close to securing their first signings of the transfer window, with Ferran Torres also set to join the Etihad Stadium outfit

Jonathan Smith

Koulibaly, Torres & Man City's summer transfer targets

Replacements for Vincent Kompany and Leroy Sane are likely to be high priorities for the Citizens as they aim to regain the Premier League title

Jonathan Smith

Assist king De Bruyne joins Henry among PL's great imports

The Manchester City midfielder equalled the Arsenal legend's record for laying on the most goals in the competition's history during 2019-20

Jonathan Smith

Aguero could be fit for Real Madrid clash

The Argentine striker was a doubt for Champions League clash with the Liga champions after having surgery on a knee operation

Jonathan Smith

Man City consider moves for Ake & Ferran Torres

Pep Guardiola is looking to refresh his options in the summer after losing out to Liverpool in the Premier League title race

Jonathan Smith

Arteta exposes flaws in Guardiola's Man City

The Gunners claimed a stunning 2-0 FA Cup victory at Wembley with their coach picking holes in his former mentor's backline time and time again

Jonathan Smith

Bring it on! Guardiola in fighting mood after City verdict

The Catalan used Tuesday's press conference to hit back at those who have spoken out against the decision to reverse the club's European ban

Jonathan Smith

The €200m triumph: What Man City UCL win means

After their two-year European ban was overturned, Pep Guardiola's side can throw everything at winning the continent's biggest prize

Jonathan Smith

Man City face anxious wait for biggest result of their season

After securing a top-four finish on Saturday, Pep Guardiola's side now turn to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to learn their Champions League fate

Jonathan Smith

Winners and Losers of Champions League draw

It promises to be a thrilling knockout tournament in Portugal next month when the remaining heavyweights of European football clash in a new format

Jonathan Smith

'Legend' Silva proving he won't be easy to replace

The Spain international's performance against Newcastle on Wednesday illustrated what Pep Guardiola's side will miss when he leaves this summer

Jonathan Smith

Pep confident Garcia will sign new deal as Barcelona circle

The Spain Under-21 international has emerged as a huge prospect at the Etihad Stadium but his former club want to take the defender back

Jonathan Smith

What has happened to Guardiola's Man City?

Liverpool have claimed the Premier League title while Pep's team - who won the title at a canter the year before - have already lost nine matches

Jonathan Smith

Stones set for end-of-season talks over his future

The Man City defender has been recalled to the starting line-up to face Newcastle after having his season hit by injury and loss of form

Jonathan Smith

Foden: Man City's new Silva, Sane or Fernandinho?

The England under-21 international is now set to play a bigger role at the Etihad Stadium and his flexibility gives Pep Guardiola plenty of options

Jonathan Smith

Liverpool win shows Man City can win UCL - Pep

The Premier League side must get past Real Madrid in the second leg before the end-of-season mini-tournament in Portugal

Jonathan Smith

What's next for Man City's wonderkid Moreno?

The forward has spent time learning beside Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus and arrives at the Etihad with a promising reputation

Jonathan Smith

Pep's toughest test yet: Emulate Fergie & rebuild from behind

Next season, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss will try to reclaim a league title for the first time in his illustrious coaching career

Jonathan Smith

Man City must cut out mistakes - Gundogan

The new Premier League champions head to Etihad Stadium with the German midfielder already planning for next season's title race

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola rules out move for Sancho

The Borussia Dortmund star is not on the Premier League side's transfer radar despite the impending departure of the winger to Bayern Munich

Jonathan Smith

Why Pep couldn't stop Sane leaving for Bayern Munich

Man City winger on the verge of joining German champions in a deal worth up to €60m after turning down new contract

Jonathan Smith

Sane to join Bayern in deal worth up to €60m

The German winger is on the verge of joining the Bundesliga champions after turning down a contract from the Premier League club

Jonathan Smith

Watch out Liverpool, Sterling's found his shooting boots

The Man City forward has been back to his best since lockdown after starting the year with a goal-scoring drought

Jonathan Smith

Man City to sign Juventus wonderkid Moreno in swap deal

The Spain Under-18 international, who began his career at Barcelona, may be sent out on loan upon his arrival in England to gain experience

Jonathan Smith

Liverpool were better but we can have unbelievable season - De Bruyne

The Belgium midfielder has put Premier League disappointment behind him to focus on the FA Cup and Champions League

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola promises heavy rotation as UCL approaches

Man City boss looking towards second leg against Real Madrid as striker recovers from knee surgery

Jonathan Smith

Aguero has successful knee surgery

The key forward is in Spain for an operation on his left knee, with a crucial Real Madrid clash just six weeks away

Jonathan Smith

Racist taunts to Black Lives Matter: Sterling's return to Chelsea

The Manchester City winger has, along with the likes of Marcus Rashford, helped football change its approach to dealing with prejudice in the game

Jonathan Smith

Man City tracking progress of Fulham teen Drameh

The England Under-18s defender is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Championship club despite some impressive youth-team displays

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola fears Aguero is out for the season

The Argentine is set for tests on a knee injury after limping out of Man City's 5-0 victory over Burnley

Jonathan Smith

No more excuses, Pep - fearless Foden ready for City leading role

The academy graduate scored twice in a superb all-round performance against Burnley to again show why he should soon become a regular starter

Jonathan Smith

Stones faces uncertain Man City future as Guardiola must sell

The Premier League champions were targeting a new defender before the coronavirus pandemic threw the transfer market into chaos

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola confirms Sane will leave Man City

The Germany winger is in the final year of his contract and Bayern Munich are keen to sign the 24-year-old

Jonathan Smith

Garcia out of hospital after nasty collision with Ederson

The Brazilian posted an image of the pair together after what was a horrific blow that saw the centre-back prone on the floor for several minutes

Jonathan Smith

Face masks & fan-cams: Inside the Premier League's 'new normal'

Football returned to England following the 100-day long Covid-19 shutdown, but there was nothing ordinary about Manc City's 3-0 win over Arsenal

Jonathan Smith

The burning questions Man City must answer as PL restarts

The defending champions may have already conceded the title race but there is still a lot to play for in the final weeks, starting against Arsenal

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola praises Rashford and Sterling for taking a stand

The Manchester City manager says he admires the England stars for using their profile to make a positive impact

Jonathan Smith

From Sane to Cancelo: Man City's potential summer sales

Pep Guardiola was looking to make changes to his squad after a disappointing title defence, but the Catalan's plans may be impacted by other events

Jonathan Smith

The goal that changed Man City's destiny

Languishing in the third tier of English football, the club's very existence was under threat until a last-minute goal at Wembley changed everything

Jonathan Smith

Man City star Mahrez suffers apartment burglary

Jewellery and football memorabilia was taken by intruders from the Algerian winger's city centre apartment during coronavirus lockdown

Jonathan Smith

Man City have everything to win UCL - Mahrez

The Algerian winger says the Premier League champions can win in Europe when competition restarts after the coronavirus shutdown

Jonathan Smith

De Bruyne ready to commit future to Man City

Belgium midfielder is open to contract talks as Premier League champions get ready for appeal over Champions League ban

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola urges fans to stay safe as City return to training

The Catalan is back at the Etihad Campus as the Premier League champions restart training after the coronavirus-enforced shutdown

Jonathan Smith

'Foden & Garcia may not get Man City chances next season'

The teenagers have long been tipped to break into Pep Guardiola's line-up, but their former Under-18s coach feels their wait could be set to go on

Jonathan Smith

Winning at Real Madrid doesn’t mean it’s finished - Mendy

Pep Guardiola's side hold a slim advantage in last-16 clash against the 13-time winners

Jonathan Smith

'Everything is on standby' - Silva uncertain about future

The Spanish playmaker is set to sign a short-term contract extension if football returns following the coronavirus shutdown

Jonathan Smith

RB Leipzig want permanent deal for Angelino

The Spanish defender has made a big impression at the Bundesliga club after his January switch on loan

Jonathan Smith

Sterling in talks over ambassador role to combat racism

The England international forward has been an outspoken leader against prejudice as incidents have increased in England and Europe

Jonathan Smith

It’s always him! Bernardo reveals what makes Ronaldo 'special'

The Manchester City midfielder says his Portugal team-mate never tires of success despite a glittering career

Jonathan Smith

How Guardiola was shaped by Brazil's 1982 World Cup failure

Tele Santana's side failed to reach the semi-finals in Spain but the coach's thrillingly offensive tactics had a huge impact on an 11-year-old Pep

Jonathan Smith

Man City to refund fans for remaining games

City supporters are to be given back money for tickets with Premier League and Champions League games set to be behind closed doors

Jonathan Smith

LA bonding sessions & a secret afterparty: City's first PL title

Eight years ago, Roberto Mancini's side became champions in the most dramatic finish ever, but the seeds of success were sown the summer before

Jonathan Smith

Man City owners add Belgian club to portfolio

City Football Group have secured another side, joining the Premier League champions and outfits in New York, Mumbai and China among others

Jonathan Smith

How Man City youngsters can make it into Guardiola's squad

Phil Foden and Eric Garcia are part of the first-team picture at the Etihad Stadium and Jason Wilcox says it's down to more than just their ability

Jonathan Smith

Man City's Rodri using lockdown to study for degree

The club's record signing is studying for a business degree during Premier League shutdown as the Spain international plans for life after football

Jonathan Smith

'It's not about denying Liverpool title' - Fans question restart

All of the season's remaining matches could be played behind closed doors but some supporters want the suspension extended due to the Covid-19 crisis

Jonathan Smith

City refuse to sell Sane to Bayern unless asking price met

Despite the Germany winger being about to enter the final year of his contract, the Premier League champions do not want to lose him on the cheap

Jonathan Smith

VAR is here to stay – so how does football fix it?

Technology was brought in to rid the game of controversial decisions, but its introduction has arguably caused more problems than it has solved

Jonathan Smith

Aguero won't rule out Spain return as Man City deal ticks down

The Argentinian striker has just 14 months remaining on his contract with the Premier League champions

Jonathan Smith

Laporte opens up on shutdown struggles after injury recovery

The 25-year-old had already missed five months of the season when the coronavirus pandemic shut down the Premier League

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola surprised Man Utd haven't yet been a title rival

The Man City boss has warned his players about United's counter-attacking threat ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby

Jonathan Smith

Richards says Man City players overlooked for individual awards

Former England defender Micah Richards says many expect City squad to be full of quality which is why awards have gone elsewhere

Jonathan Smith

'Guardiola might have taken to Balotelli'

The Italian striker has tested the patience of many coaches down throughout the years but could have thrived under Pep according to Micah Richards

Jonathan Smith

How Man City academy is coping during coronavirus shutdown

Period without football has given academies the chance to see what role they play in society, according to the City Academy Director Jason Wilcox

Jonathan Smith

The search for Pep's new number two

The Manchester City boss is set to appoint a new assistant this summer following the Arsenal manager's departure at the end of 2019

Jonathan Smith

Make room for Grealish and Maddison, says Ashton

Former Three Lions striker says manager has given national team a jolt and urged him to pick Grealish and Maddison for extra creativity

Jonathan Smith

'Premier League must help lower league clubs survive'

The former England and West Ham striker believes football must unite to stop teams going out of business amid the coronavirus shutdown

Jonathan Smith

Have Manchester City seen the last of David Silva?

Former Spain international is leaving the champions after 10 years but coronavirus shutdown casts uncertainty over whether he will play for them again

Jonathan Smith

AWOL in Belgium: Nasri's latest disappointing chapter

After winning two Premier League titles with Manchester City, the French playmaker has never fulfilled his potential

Jonathan Smith

Fernandinho names toughest opponents

The Brazilian has won three Premier League titles since arriving in England and has been through some tough battles against the world's best strikers

Jonathan Smith

Euro 2020 postponement gives Laporte hope for France

The Manchester City defender has been outstanding for the Premier League champions since joining but is still to make his debut for his country

Jonathan Smith

Man City players overlooked for personal awards - Silva

The four-time Premier League champions have never had a winner of the Player of the Year awards

Jonathan Smith

Coronavirus leaves Sane to Bayern deal in the balance

Manchester City winger remains a target for German champions but coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on transfer plans worldwide

Jonathan Smith

Coronavirus: Man City prepare for life after lockdown

The reigning champions were hit with the sad news of the passing of Pep's mother but players are staying fit for a time when lockdown ends

Jonathan Smith

De Bruyne's rise to Ballon d'Or contender

The playmaker has become a leader on the field for club and country during his peak years, emerging as one of the best midfielders in the world

Jonathan Smith

Mendy starting to show his value to Guardiola and Man City

Former Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna says French left-back is getting back to his best after two seasons hit by injury

Jonathan Smith

Eric Garcia: Discovered in Barcelona, polished at Man City

The 19-year-old Spanish defender has made a big impression with his quality and intelligence after breaking into Pep Guardiola's first-team squad

Jonathan Smith

Man City's Champions League appeal up in the air

Uncertainty lingers over Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal after the club were handed a two-year ban from European competition for FFP breaches

Jonathan Smith

Coronavirus: Gundogan funds shopping service & hospital support

The Man City midfielder has made donations to help the needy and say thank you to nurses in Heinsberg County

Jonathan Smith

Man City and Real Madrid stars to play charity FIFA game

Aymeric Laporte and Oleksandr Zinchenko to face Thibaut Courtois and Brahim Diaz to raise money for Unicef

Jonathan Smith

Man City's quest for world domination... in football and beyond

City Football Group now has clubs spread around the world all aligned in trying to turn it into the 'Disney' of football, with Man City at the centre

Jonathan Smith

Coronavirus crisis could delay Man City UCL ban appeal

The Premier League champions had hoped for an early resolution after they were handed a two-year suspension from European football

Jonathan Smith

Man City star Mendy self-isolating amid coronavirus scare

The France defender will stay away from the rest of the Premier League champions' squad after family member was hospitalised

Jonathan Smith

Man City face fixture pile-up even without coronavirus impact

The postponed match against Arsenal now leaves Pep Guardiola's side with three matches to squeeze in somewhere before the end of the season

Jonathan Smith

Ederson errors sum up City's sloppiness in derby defeat

The Brazilian goalkeeper typified his team-mates' general sluggishness with two blunders in the English champions' 2-0 loss at Old Trafford

Jonathan Smith

Why Man City never considered Bruno Fernandes move

The Portugal star was linked with a Premier League move last summer, with City among the mooted destinations, but Pep Guardiola had no space for him

Jonathan Smith

De Bruyne a doubt for derby despite return to training

The Belgian injured his shoulder in the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa, but Pep Guardiola is hopeful he can return for Old Trafford

Jonathan Smith

Deadly Aguero keeps Man City's cup treble hopes alive

The Argentinian scored the only goal as his side reached the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday

Jonathan Smith

Pep took control as Man City looked like falling apart

Spanish coach is still fighting for a treble after Champions League win at Real Madrid and Carabao Cup success, next up is the FA Cup tie in Sheffield

Jonathan Smith

Foden hoping to force his way into England's Euro 2020 squad

The teenager starred in City's Carabao Cup victory, with the Three Lions boss admitting he is keeping an eye on the midfielder

Jonathan Smith

New York City leading the chase for Man City's Bravo

The Chile international is set to leave the Premier League champions at the end of the season when his four-year contract runs down

Jonathan Smith

'Starving for success!' - City showcase insatiable hunger for trophies

Pep Guardiola's side made it six domestic trophies out of the last seven available with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley

Jonathan Smith

Could cup specialists City win two trebles in two years?

The Premier League title race may be over but Pep Guardiola's side can still win Champions League, FA Cup and Sunday's Carabao Cup final

Jonathan Smith

Man City forward Jesus issues Real Madrid warning

The striker played left wing for the 2-1 victory at the Spanish giants, while Pep Guardiola praised the reaction of Aguero and Silva to being left out

Jonathan Smith

Laporte fears he will be out for weeks after fresh injury

The Manchester City defender was taken off in Wednesday's Champions League victory over Real Madrid having missed five months with a knee injury

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola gets it spot on to keep City UCL dream alive

The Catalan masterminded a 2-1 victory at Santiago Bernabeu as Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne gave the Etihad outfit a huge advantage

Jonathan Smith

Pep's rep on the line in Madrid

Man City dominated two seasons of English football, but time is running out for them to deliver in Europe, especially with the threat of a ban looming

Jonathan Smith

Gundogan: If City don't win CL there will always be something missing

The 29-year-old was a beaten finalist during his time with Dortmund and believes that European glory is still possible with Pep Guardiola's side

Jonathan Smith

Aguero has no penalty fears despite Man City's terrible run

The Premier League champions have missed their last four attempts from the spot but Argentine remains confident he will take his next chance

Jonathan Smith

Laporte gives City new hope of Champions League success

The defender had been missing for five months with a knee injury, but the 1-0 victory over Leicester was the third clean sheet since his return

Jonathan Smith

Forget the ban, Real Madrid always want stars like Sterling

Pep Guardiola has claimed that everyone should "tremble" if the Spanish giants take an interest in their players

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola: I'm looking for my happiness

The Catalan says he will discuss the possibility of signing a new deal with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, but there are numerous factors in play

Jonathan Smith

When Real Madrid knock, other clubs tremble - Guardiola

The Catalan has no doubts in his mind about his forward's commitment to the cause, but he understands the pulling power of the Spanish giants

Jonathan Smith

Laporte says Champions League ban is not extra motiviation

The defender says Pep Guardiola's squad have remained focused ahead of their last-16 clash with Real Madrid

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola response calms fears after City ban

Man City boss faced media after the 2-0 victory over West Ham for the first time since the club was punished by Uefa

Jonathan Smith

Jayden Braaf: City's 'new Sancho' in more ways than one

The 17-year-old Dutch winger is starring at youth level for the Etihad Stadium outfit but has yet to break into Pep Guardiola's first team

Jonathan Smith

West Ham the calm before Champions League storm for Man City

Manchester City stroll to easy 2-0 victory as Guardiola and his players show they've lost none of their enthusiasm after European ban

Jonathan Smith

How Pep and players have reacted to Champions League ban

Premier League champions' two-year ban from Europe handed out by UEFA prompted questions about short-term futures in key areas

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola to stay at Man City despite UCL ban

UEFA announced a two-year ban against the Premier League champions but the club remains confident appeal will succeed

Jonathan Smith

What now for Guardiola and Man City stars after UCL ban?

Former Barcelona boss has insisted he will see out last 12 months of his Etihad contract but two-year European ban casts doubts over his future

Jonathan Smith

How the Pep factor could affect Guardiola's summer overhaul

The Spaniard is planning to bring in a number of new signings in the summer to cut the gap on Liverpool but his uncertain future could deter targets

Jonathan Smith

Could Man City really sign Messi... for free?

The Barcelona star's row with Eric Abidal, combined with a clause in his contract, has sparked rumours of fresh interest from the English champions

Jonathan Smith

How it went wrong for Stones at Man City

Despite a shortage at the back, the England defender has played just 17 minutes in the last four games and did not make the squad at Tottenham

Jonathan Smith

Sterling in fitness race for UCL clash with Real Madrid

The England forward was taken off late in the defeat to Tottenham and faces tests on a hamstring injury ahead of last-16 first leg in Spain

Jonathan Smith

Pep is master of preparation but City defeats have been careless

The 10-man Premier League champions were beaten by Jose Mourinho's Tottenham in their latest outing following defeat in a Manchester derby

Jonathan Smith

Man City set to beat Barcelona to 'new Dani Alves' Couto

Premier League champions working on a deal for 17-year-old full-back as Spanish giants pull out of the race

Jonathan Smith

'Wasteful' City must learn before Real Madrid tie

With players like Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling, converting chances should come a lot easier to this side than it currently does

Jonathan Smith

Guardiola right to row back on empty stadium comments

The Spaniard says he understands the difficulties for fans after appearing unhappy with FA Cup crowd at the Etihad Stadium

Jonathan Smith

Fernandinho signs 12-month contract extension

The veteran Brazilian is set to celebrate signing his new deal by making his 300th appearance for the club in the Manchester derby

Jonathan Smith

Gabriel Jesus not frightened of penalties despite run of misses

The Brazil international has failed to score from the spot in his last four attempts for club and country

Jonathan Smith

Man City can and should focus on cup triumphs

While the Premier League challenge has fallen away, the reigning English champions can still end the season with a healthy haul of silverware

Jonathan Smith

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