News for 'Pep Guardiola'

PIX; City reach League Cup semis, Newcastle down Fulham

PIX; City reach League Cup semis, Newcastle down Fulham

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

LATE MILEY GOAL SENDS NEWCASTLE THROUGH

Manchester City have injury concern ahead of season

Manchester City have injury concern ahead of season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rodri only made return to competitive action in May after eight months out of action due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

PIX: City edge Liverpool, keep EPL title race alive

PIX: City edge Liverpool, keep EPL title race alive

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Man City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool held; United down City

EPL: Arsenal, Liverpool held; United down City

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Arsenal took a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League after a scoreless draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2024

England are grouped with Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024 in Germany, which begins on June 14.

UCL: Enrique ready for face-off against old pal Pep

UCL: Enrique ready for face-off against old pal Pep

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Both managers have struggled in the Champions League this season, with PSG on seven points and 25th in the standings, one place outside the knockout phase playoff zone, while City are one point ahead in 22nd.

EPL: Manchester City go second; Liverpool whip West Ham

EPL: Manchester City go second; Liverpool whip West Ham

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Liverpool secured a dominant win over West Ham, while other Premier League matches saw Brentford edge Burnley in a seven-goal thriller and Everton secure a late victory against Newcastle.

Haaland nets ninth league goal as City edge Brentford

Haaland nets ninth league goal as City edge Brentford

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Manchester City posted a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford to jump to fifth spot in the English Premier League table on Sunday.

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Southampton upset Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Chelsea secured comfortable victories to advance to the semi-finals.

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Guardiola feels Man City will win Premier League again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'If we play at the level of Liverpool or Tottenham we'll do it again.'

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

City cruise, Villa rally as EPL title race heats up

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Manchester City maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola's side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

Guardiola proves 'Pep's Way' can work in England too

Guardiola proves 'Pep's Way' can work in England too

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

While few doubt Guardiola is capable of continuing his revolution at City, it is questionable whether his approach will have a broader influence on tactics and coaching across the Premier League.

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

PIX: Manchester City, Villa held; Chelsea lose to Fulham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced without them even kicking a ball on Wednesday as their closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points.

Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Champions League PIX: City stun Madrid as Haaland strikes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Nico O'Reilly's opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland's penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Guardiola faces biggest test: Can City bounce back at Anfield?

Guardiola faces biggest test: Can City bounce back at Anfield?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

With Manchester City mired in a six-game winless slump and facing one of their biggest challenges this season at Liverpool this weekend, manager Pep Guardiola said the onus was on him to prove he can right the ship.

Will Guardiola return to Barcelona?

Will Guardiola return to Barcelona?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Joan Laporta has said he will seek to bring former manager Pep Guardiola back to Barcelona if his bid to return as president of the La Liga club in 2021 is successful, Spanish media reported.

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Rediff.com26 May 2023

As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.

Manchester City coach Guardiola's mother dies from coronavirus

Manchester City coach Guardiola's mother dies from coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The mother of Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has died after being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, the English Premier League champions said on Monday. Guardiola, who has also coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich and spent most of his playing career with Barca, donated one million euros ($1.08 million) last month to fight against the virus.

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Manchester City bounced back after conceding an early goal to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.

Messi's greatness is not in doubt for Guardiola

Messi's greatness is not in doubt for Guardiola

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

"The people who have seen Pele, Alfredo Di Stefano or Diego Maradona. The opinions are sentimental, but the other side, if he (Messi) wouldn't have won the World Cup, the opinion and my opinion wouldn't change."

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Guardiola: Pele's legacy will always remain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

"In this period, everyone's thinking of New Year's Eve, the distraction can be a problem. Two days after Leeds, we have to be ready."

Liverpool offer insane sum to sign 22-YO sensation!

Liverpool offer insane sum to sign 22-YO sensation!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Liverpool agree 136.3 million euros fee to sign Leverkusen's Wirtz, reports say

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Chasing legacy and Shearer's record, Haaland signs new deal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

With Guardiola also signing a contract extension until 2027, Haaland is hoping to develop under the Spaniard, who has led City to 18 trophies since he took charge in 2016.

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has tested negative for COVID-19, British media reported, after an inconclusive test earlier on Friday prompted the club to cancel his pre-match news conference.

Ambitious Bayern hand the reins to Guardiola

Ambitious Bayern hand the reins to Guardiola

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Bayern Munich have underlined the scope of their ambition by announcing the appointment of spectacularly successful former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola to replace Jupp Heynckes from the end of this season.

Manchester City face fight to qualify for Champions League

Manchester City face fight to qualify for Champions League

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

With 12 games remaining Manchester City are in fourth place with 44 points, just five ahead of 10th-placed Fulham.

Let's make it a treble, Guardiola urges City players

Let's make it a treble, Guardiola urges City players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

"Everything will not be complete if we don't win the Champions League now. We have done some incredible seasons."

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Barca's Pique likens Guardiola to Ferguson

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has lavished praise on incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, comparing the Spaniard with former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

Is Guardiola guilty of overthinking again?

Is Guardiola guilty of overthinking again?

Rediff.com30 May 2021

It was City's first appearance in the final of Europe's elite club competition but they ultimately came up short

Man City: Guardiola concedes defeat in title race

Man City: Guardiola concedes defeat in title race

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Liverpool need five points to be sure of their first English league crown in three decades and dethrone City, who have won the title in the last two seasons.

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

PIX: Manchester City, Spurs open season with big wins

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Haaland's recovery is Guardiola's priority

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Guardiola said he would not take a risk with his leading goalscorer when they host Sevilla in Europe's top-tier club competition as they have already qualified for the knockout stage.

PIX: Foden double gets Manchester City back on track

PIX: Foden double gets Manchester City back on track

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Midfielder Phil Foden delivered in dramatic fashion, scoring in the first and 91st minutes, to seal Manchester City's 3-2 victory over Leeds United.

I trust the doctors and scientists on vaccination: Guardiola

I trust the doctors and scientists on vaccination: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'We see in England how many deaths there still are and people get the virus and are suffering. We have to move forward, stay safe, be careful, use the masks, use the vaccines for better for the society and for themselves.'

It's about the timing, Pep!

It's about the timing, Pep!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pep Guardiola's appointment at the high-flying Premier League club is certainly ill-timed, argues Bikash Mohapatra.

Haaland's silence not the only problem for Man City

Haaland's silence not the only problem for Man City

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

City's current streak, which leaves the champions seventh in the standings and 12 points off leaders Liverpool, coincides with Haaland scoring just twice

'Door open for Guardiola return'

'Door open for Guardiola return'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Pep Guardiola would be welcomed back to Barcelona with open arms after club president Josep Maria Bartomeu said the door is always open for the La Liga side's former player and coach to return to the Nou Camp.