‘Pep Guardiola wants to see you in his office in 20 minutes,’ the receptionist announced calmly. At first, Steph Houghton thought it was a wind-up. Guardiola’s team were in the thick of a Premier League season, and four days after thumping Tottenham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, were due at Goodison Park for a tricky-looking … Read more
Kyle Walker is smiling while briefly resting up and enjoying quality time with his young family, just a week out from his fourth major tournament as an England international. A delayed arrival to the Three Lions camp due to his role in the Champions League final has provided a window for contemplation and refocus. The … Read more
A golf in class! Pep Guardiola beats old pal Ronald Koeman in a friendly game with their sons as the former Barcelona team-mates enjoy some downtime after busy season Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman were pictured playing golf with their sons The Manchester City boss and Barca coach were team-mates at the Nou Camp It … Read more
Fans FUME at Ruben Dias being named Premier League Player of the Year as they claim Tottenham star Harry Kane was ‘brutally robbed’ after ending the season as top scorer and assist maker Ruben Dias was crowned Premier League Player of the Year for this season The Manchester City defender was crucial to his side … Read more
The full-time whistle at the Estadio do Dragao on Saturday night signalled the end of Manchester City‘s Champions League dream — for now at least — and the start of a summer of soul-searching at the Etihad. What can Pep Guardiola do to turn City into European champions? Because, make no mistake, that was the … Read more
Thomas Tuchel confesses to writing down ‘the craziest ideas’ from his ‘deep and lively’ tactical debates with Pep Guardiola as Chelsea boss hails his Man City counterpart ahead of their clash in Champions League final Good friends Thomas Tuchel and Pep Guardiola go head-to-head in the Champions League final as Chelsea play Manchester City The … Read more
‘I cannot believe he got it so WRONG in such a big moment’: Pep Guardiola labelled a ‘DISGRACE’ by Jamie O’Hara for his team selection in Champions League final loss against Chelsea… and insists Man City coach was ‘arrogant’ for not changing his tactics Manchester City lost to Chelsea in the Champions League final on … Read more
Victorious Chelsea stars return to Cobham training ground with the Champions League trophy – as captain Cesar Azpilicueta keeps a close hold of the famous silverware just hours after eating breakfast at the table with it Skipper Azpilicueta and striker Olivier Giroud ate breakfast with the trophy The Blues won their second Champions League title … Read more
CHRIS SUTTON: Pep Guardiola’s two biggest mistakes that led to Manchester City’s Champions League downfall Manchester City were beaten 1-0 by Chelsea in the Champions League final Pep Guardiola decided to start the game without either Fernandinho or Rodri One of Fernandinho or Rodri had started in 59 of City’s 60 games this season It … Read more
Manchester City failed to really show up in the all-English Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday night. Pep Guardiola’s side were edged out 1-0 in the Estadio do Dragao in Porto by a superbly resolute Chelsea side. Mason Mount‘s sumptuous assist laid the groundwork for Kai Havertz‘ opening goal three minutes before half-time. Chelsea … Read more