Manchester City Archives ⋆ Page 14 of 19 ⋆ LSU

Oct22019 by JBNo Comments

Bernardo Silva faces six match ban for misconduct charge over Mendy tweet

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Manchester City star Bernardo Silva could be banned for three games after being charged with "aggravated misconduct" over his tweet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); FA disciplinary beaks announced he had been charged with bringing football into disrepute for his tweet to Benjamin Mendy last month. Silva sent a picture of Mendy as a schoolboy alongside a cartoon-like character who is the symbol of Spanish chocolate brand Conguitos. The midfielder received support from Mendy, Raheem Sterling and City manager Guardiola, who all said it was no more than a joke but anti-racism campaigners Kick It Out demanded action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And now the FA have charged Bernardo Silva with an “aggravated breach” becau...

Sep302019 by JBNo Comments

I won’t kill myself if I don’t win the Champions League – Pep Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola has dismissed the notion that Manchester City need to win the Champions League this campaign, saying that he “won’t kill himself” if they fail to win. After a record-breaking Premier League title victory in 2018 and an unprecedented domestic treble last season, the Champions League is the only prize to elude Guardiola in his time at the Etihad so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the former Barcelona manager suggested that there was no pressure on him to win the trophy immediately, but rather to build a project for long-term. “Yeah, definitely [winning the Champions League is the next step for City] but sometimes it cannot be possible,” Guardiola said in his pre-match press conference. MORE: McTominay sends message to Ma...

Sep152019 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola ‘congratulates’ Liverpool on winning the Premier League title

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Pep Guardiola has ‘congratulated’ rivals Liverpool on winning the Premier League title after Manchester City’s defeat to Norwich. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The City manager joked that Jurgen Klopp’s team have won the league after Norwich overcame Man City 3-2, with Liverpool also defeating Newcastle 3-1 to go five points clear at the top of the table. Speaking to reporters after the shock loss to the newly-promoted Canaries, Guardiola joked that Liverpool have already clinched the title. “We're in September... we're going to do that? Okay: congratulations, Liverpool, you are the champions. “We're in September! We'll recover, go to Ukraine, then we come back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “Of course, we've d...

Sep112019 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta reveals why he didn’t replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

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Mikel Arteta has revealed the reasons behind his decision to stay at Manchester City, after discussions with Arsenal and Newcastle United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After calling time on his playing career with Arsenal, Arteta began his path as a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in 2016. Last year, the 37-year-old held talks with the gunners about taking over from Arsene Wenger as manager, before he chose to remain at City and the Gunners went on to appoint Unai Emery. Arteta was also high on Newcastle United’s managerial shortlist, after Rafa Benitez’s exit earlier this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Spaniard once again decided to stay at the Etihad and continue to work under Pep Guard...

Sep112019 by JBNo Comments

Kevin De Bruyne: I’ll join Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht

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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he would like to join his former club team-mate Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht when he eventually leaves England. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kompany returned to his boyhood team in Belgium on a three-year-contract earlier this summer after playing 360 matches in 11 successful years at City. The Belgian duo won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and three League Cups together in four years at City under Manuel Pellegrini and Pep Guardiola. De Bruyne told The Sun: "I hope his [Kompany's] career will be just as amazing at Anderlecht as it was at City. I've told him to keep a place in his team for me in a year, or seven, when I'm finished here. "If he does do that for me I will already have ...

Sep82019 by JBNo Comments

‘He has his own opinions’ – Foden hits back at Guardiola and promises to let training speak for him

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Manchester City star Phil Foden has promised to let his football do the talking as he responded to his manager's criticism that he needs more assertiveness. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Foden has been seen as one of the bright young prospects at the Etihad and with England, but has struggled for game-time with the current Premier League champions. Pep Guardiola recently described Foden as “a shy guy”and believes he should start showing more assertiveness like the more senior players of the City side. However, Foden is not ready to change, and believes his football will prove he is ready for increased game opportunities. “He has his own opinions and I stick by how I am," Foden told reporters. “I just know that I’m ready to play. I feel like I am. I...

Aug172019 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola held back after heated touchline row with Sergio Aguero

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Sergio Aguero were involved in a heated war of words on the touchline after the Argentine forward was substituted in Saturday's game with Tottenham Hotspur. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aguero had scored to put his side 2-1 up at the Etihad Stadium, but he was replaced by Gabriel Jesus 10 minutes after Lucas Moura had levelled the scoreline at 2-2. However, Guardiola and Aguero later embraced after it looked as though Jesus has scored the winner, only for VAR to rule it out after a handball from Aymeric Laporte. Aguero appeared to disagree with his manager's decision to take him off, and angrily spoke to Pep Guardiola as the Man City boss put his hand on Aguero's chest. After their frank exchange was broke...

Aug52019 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola reveals why Man Utd beat Man City to Harry Maguire signing

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Pep Guardiola has congratulated Manchester United for the signing of Harry Maguire and claims Manchester City were interested but could not afford the England international defender. Maguire is expected to officially complete his move to Old Trafford next week after the Red devils agreed an £85 million fee with Leicester City on Friday. The 26-year-old defender arrived at United’s training ground on Sunday to complete a medical and put the finishing touches on his transfer move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The deal will take United’s summer spending to around £150m as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s club also signed Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James from Crystal Palace and Swansea respectively this transfer window. City, meanwhile, were exploring ...

Aug32019 by JB1 Comment

Guardiola hits back at Klopp over Man City spending comments

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Pep Guardiola has hit back at Klopp’s jibes over Manchester City’s “fantasy land” spending. Guardiola has spent in excess of half a billion pounds en route to winning back-to-back Premier League trophies and turning the club into the country’s dominant team after last campaign’s domestic treble. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, on the eve of Sunday’s game against Liverpool at Wembley, the City boss has reacted angrily to Klopp’s claims that City, Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain operate in “this fantasia land where you just get whatever you want” that his club cannot compete with. “Does it bother me? Of course it bothers me because it’s not true that we spent £200 million every window,” Guardiola said. “That is not true. “So it’s Liverpool -...

Jul252019 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola: Leroy Sane’s City future not in our hands

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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola admits Leroy Sane's future at the Etihad is "not in our hands". Bayern Munich are "working very hard" to complete their "dream signing" of Sane, according to German giants manager Niko Kovac. According to Sky Sports news, Bayern held positive discussions with Sane's representatives this week over a possible transfer to the Allianz Arena. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it is believed that Manchester City have no interest in selling Sane and are yet to receive an official offer for the Germany international. Leroy Sane scored two goals as Manchester City eased to a 6-1 pre-season win over Kitchee at the Hong Kong Stadium. "He did a good game, especially in the second half. He is a guy who we appreci...