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Guardiola's eternal gambit: mastering theories, then countering own theories

December 22, 2025 12:52 pm

While the world gossips about the Man City manager's retirement, the maverick loves keeping the world guessing with his gnashing gridlocks and getaways plotted for opponents

‘They can eat, but I want to control them’: Pep Guardiola issues warning to Manchester City players ahead of Christmas break

December 22, 2025 12:29 pm

Pep Guardiola said that every player in the squad would be weighed when they return to training on Christmas, two days before the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

FILE | Manager Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi. (PHOTO: Reuters)

Lionel Messi considers Pep Guardiola the best manager

December 07, 2025 9:14 pm

After leaving Barcelona after a highly successful stint in which they won 14 major titles between 2008 and 2012 with Messi being one of the main pillars of the side, Guardiola went to Bayern Munich and is now guiding Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola seeks Manchester City rebound as Arsenal extend lead

November 28, 2025 11:56 pm

City, third in the table, trail Arsenal by seven points after 12 games, and are a point behind second-placed Chelsea. Leeds are in the relegation zone in 18th.

Pep Guardiola concedes overhaul 'was too much' as Leverkusen stuns Man City in Champions League

November 27, 2025 12:37 am

A 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League made it back-to-back losses for City and raised questions over Guardiola's decision to leave out so many of his star players — including top scorer Erling Haaland.

'Feel embarrassed, ashamed when I see it': Pep Guardiola reacts to altercation with cameraman after Manchester City’s 1-2 loss to Newcastle United

November 24, 2025 8:52 pm

Pep Guardiola said that he was “embarrassed” and “ashamed” by his behaviour towards the cameraman, but admitted that he was not a perfect human being.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, known for playing a fluid passing style, started morphing into a different machine after Erling Haaland's goal. (AP)

EPL: Why Manchester City had just 32.8% possession against Arsenal

September 22, 2025 3:11 pm

Having got a early lead through Erling Haaland, Guardiola's Manchester City played it safe at Emirates with a strong backline, says fixtures congestion made him to be dynamic.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland missed a penalty in the second half on Thursday. (Reuters)

'We're not same team anymore': Haaland demands adaptation from struggling Man City, says 'I have to take more responsibility'

September 14, 2025 1:29 pm

Manchester City went trophyless for the first time in eight years in 2024-25 season.

Donnarumma is expected to wear the No 99 shirt after he became Man City's seventh and final summer signing. (Reuters Photo)

Why might Pep Guardiola have pivoted to Gianluigi Donnarumma, signing him for Man City from PSG in £26m deal?

September 02, 2025 7:42 pm

While the Italian is one of the finest goal-savers, there's concern if he's the right pick for Guardiola given the manager needs them to be good with the ball at their feet, and also on crosses and corners

On his Premier League debut for Manchester City, Rejinders produced a trick associated with a more famous Guardiola student. (Reuters)

Tijjani Reijnders is Pep Guardiola's leaner, meaner, tweaked clone of Kevin de Bruyne as Man City search for another dawn

August 19, 2025 8:34 am

After their 4-0 demolition of Wolves, 2025-26 season is awaiting Rodri’s return which would solidify Man City, and form an axis with Reijnders, to acquire hues of a Xavi-Iniesta midfield orchestra