Explained: Why Erling Haaland has been left out of Man City squad against Newcastle despite striker not suffering injury

Manchester City supporters were met with a surprise on Saturday afternoon as the team sheets for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United were released. Absent from the matchday squad entirely was star striker Erling Haaland, raising immediate concerns over his fitness ahead of a pivotal run of fixtures for the club. The Norwegian … Read more

‘Finally, it’s happening’ – Pep Guardiola reveals his Rodri relief & is asked if Man City star is getting back to his best

Following a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest in which Rodri netted his first Premier League goal in 655 days, Guardiola spoke glowingly about the midfielder’s progress. “Finally it’s happening like we wanted a long time ago, when he came back, to not have setbacks, have consistency to play, play, and play,” the City boss told … Read more

Pep Guardiola asks Erling Haaland to ‘stop talking’ to Real Madrid’ with Man City worried over striker’s future

According to sources close to the situation, Guardiola has personally asked Haaland to “stop talking to Real Madrid” for the time being. The manager is not necessarily trying to block a future move indefinitely, but is insisting that all negotiations be shelved until the conclusion of the current season. Pep’s priority is for the striker … Read more

‘F*cking hell!’ – Pep Guardiola hilariously invites reporter to become his assistant after being stunned by question in Man City press conference

Guardiola was  then asked a detailed question about tactics in regards to how he has deployed his front three this season – with reference to something he said way back in 2006 – and seemed taken aback by the reporter’s knowledge, responding: “Do you want to be my assistant coach?! F*cking hell, you are brilliant. … Read more

Why Pep Guardiola is allowing Juanma Lillo to leave Man City with renowned assistant set to become latest backroom member to exit

Juanma Lillo, one of Pep Guardiola’s closest confidants, is set to leave Manchester City following the expiration of his contract. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Lillo has been one of Guardiola’s main men However, his contract was not extended beyond the summer Carlos Vicens and Inigo Dominguez will also exit Source … Read more

Goodbye Jack Grealish?! Pep Guardiola axes Man City star from squad for crucial Fulham clash as transfer talk continues to swirl

Pep Guardiola has left Jack Grealish out of Man City’s squad for their final day tilt against Fulham, fuelling speculation over the winger’s future. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Grealish was an unused sub in the FA Cup final £100m man has started one Premier League game in 24/25 Also left … Read more

Pep Guardiola’s ideal successor? Andoni Iraola is blazing a trail with Bournemouth with a ‘modern’ style of play – and he could be the right man to help Man City adapt to a new era

The Basque coach is at the forefront of the new tactical trend sweeping across the Premier League and the Cityzens need to face up to it The March international break is traditionally when clubs begin to focus their plans for the next campaign. Chelsea have already officially signed Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo while Real … Read more

Brazil want Pep Guardiola! Man City boss lined up as ‘impossible’ option for Selecao job with Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti still on shortlist

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is on Brazil’s list of targets but it may be ‘impossible’ to recruit him or Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Brazil sack manager Dorival Junior Guardiola on list on targets Ancelotti also on shortlist Source link

Man City set to launch huge £125m bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz after club chiefs reject Pep Guardiola’s pitch to pursue stunning Jude Bellingham deal with Real Madrid

Manchester City are ready to bid £125 million ($162m) for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz after learning it is ‘impossible’ to sign Jude Bellingham. Article continues below Article continues below Article continues below Man City to bid £125m for Wirtz Guardiola wanted Bellingham ‘Impossible’ to sign Real Madrid man Source link