Pep Guardiola has told two Premier League managers he ‘wishes he had their team’ amid Manchester City’s poor season. Far from securing a record-extending fifth successive Premier League trophy, Man City face a battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League after an alarming drop-off this season.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning to register Rodri in the squad for the Champions League knockout stages. The Spanish midfielder has been out since September with a serious knee injury but could still play a role this season.

Manchester City will face Real Madrid in a blockbuster Champions League play-off tie, with Celtic taking on Bayern Munich for a place in the last-16. Premier League champions City scraped through by beating Club Brugge and,

As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

Manchester City confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Champions League, however, Pep Guardiola has hinted at a problem with the new format.

Pep Guardiola has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January.The City boss oversaw an unbeaten month of domestic action for the reigning champions thanks to three

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is not entirely sold on the new Champions League format after his team barely scraped through to the knockout round, but called the experience an "incredible lesson" for his team.

Pep Guardiola has been shortlisted for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for January. The City boss oversaw an unbeaten month of domestic action for the reigning champions thanks to three wins and a draw with the side scoring more goals – 15 – than any other top flight team.

The 2023-24 season was full of exhilarating highs for Manchester City. They secured the Premier League title, but the Sky Blues ultimately fell short in the FA Cup, League Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

Rivalry between clubs has grown increasingly intense since London club poached Arteta and is poised to be reignited at Emirates on Sunday

Arsenal look to have received a major boost over Ollie Watkins as they push for a massive striker deal before Monday’s transfer deadline. The Gunners have seen an opening bid snubbed by Aston Villa, but the England international is now said to be open to joining his boyhood club.