Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the balls used in England's domestic cup competitions. His comments follow those of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who was ridiculed earlier in the season when he expressed his anger over the ball being used in the Carabao Cup after a defeat against Newcastle in the semi-final.

Pep Guardiola has said he wants the older players of his squad to remain at Manchester City next season despite the influx of younger talent in the January transfer window.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has claimed that winning a trophy this season will not change his assessment of the Citizens' surprising campaign.

City had to come from behind against Plymouth, who had previously eliminated Liverpool in the last round, after Maksym Talovierov gave the Championship side the lead. Nico O'Reill

Pep Guardiola has raised the possibility that Rodri could return to the Manchester City team before the end of the season.