Pep Guardiola explains reaction to Tommy Doyle shot in Man City's win at Swansea

straight to your inboxNathan Ake is finally due back in training for Manchester City after ten weeks out of action.The Holland international has not played since Boxing Day after suffering a training injury, and has been the only player unavailable to manager Pep Guardiola in the last week or two.Ake has made just nine appearances for the Blues since his £40million move from Bournemouth last summer, due to injury and the form of first-choice centre back pairing John Stones and Aymeric

straight to your inbox Manchester City are closing in on a European record of consecutive wins, and manager Pep Guardiola said the prospect poses “an incredible question” for his players. The Blues can make it 21 victories on the bounce if they beat Wolves at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow night.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says he was convinced to sign a new contract at Manchester City by his bosses despite having done what he came to English football to do.Having made his name managing one of the greatest teams in the history of football at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012, the coach set new standards with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga before overcoming a difficult first season in England to enjoy unprecedented success.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has revealed that the only English football team he watches for fun are Championship leaders Norwich City.The Manchester City boss says he has little time to watch the game for recreation, inbetween analysing opponents.But he says that he makes an exception for the Canaries, as they are coached by his friend Daniel Farke, a friend and long-time admirer of the Blues boss’s methods.The popular view of Guardiola is that he is a football obsessive, who spends

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola does not want Gabriel Jesus to be more selfish in front of goal despite the Brazilian failing to find the net more regularly. Manchester City's No.9 scored in midweek against Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League but had earlier wasted a golden chance to extend the team's lead when clean through on goal.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola's genius has attracted a large amount of plaudits this season, with his Manchester City side breaking all kinds of records.Guardiola has led his side to top of the Premier League table - by 10 points - a Carabao Cup final, an FA Cup quarter-final and to the knockout stages of the Champions League. There's no doubting the Spaniard's genius when it comes to football, as he has shown during his time at City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has admitted that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's decision to not sign a striker ahead of this season has proved the pundit wrong.Guardiola has made some unpopular decisions during his time at the club, including dropping Sergio Aguero and Joe Hart when he first arrived. However, the City boss has consistently been proven right throughout his City tenure, and this season, his managerial prowess has once again been highlighted.

straight to your inboxAny Manchester City players that do not like their role in the team may be better off leaving the club, according to Pep Guardiola.City are on course to win multiple trophies this season, with a healthy lead in the Premier League and progression in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Champions League.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has seen enough from Arsenal's recent performances to believe they can soon challenge for the Premier League title.Manchester City head to the Emirates nine places and 22 points ahead of the Gunners, who languish in 10th in the table after a fast start to the campaign under Mikel Arteta quickly tailed off.Guardiola knows the value of Arteta as a coach more than most, having enjoyed three years together in Manchester where the former Everton and Arsenal

straight to your inboxIlkay Gundogan says Phil Foden's recent form is proof that Pep Guardiola should be trusted to manage and make decisions his way.Guardiola has led Manchester City to top spot in the Premier League despite a number of injuries in key areas at various points of the season, particularly in attack.Gundogan has replaced the goals of Sergio Aguero in recent weeks, with 11 strikes in 12 Premier League appearances, while Foden has also produced some influential performances across

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has seen enough from Liverpool to still consider them title rivals. Manchester City are 13 points ahead of the Premier League champions with a game in hand after they beat Tottenham 3-0 hours after Liverpool had collapsed to a 3-1 defeat at Leicester.

straight to your inboxRodri and his teammates need to help each other out if Manchester City are to be successful, according to Pep Guardiola. The 24-year-old has been given huge responsibility in the team since signing from Atletico in 2019, taking on the holding midfield role that Fernandinho performed so brilliantly in as the Blues won back-to-back Premier League titles.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola says the 'phenomenal' Phil Foden can still get even better after his start turn in Manchester City's win over Liverpool.After a quiet first half playing as the furthest Blue forward at Anfield, the 20-year-old found more space as he roamed across the front line more in the second half and began to influence the game more.

straight to your inboxJurgen Klopp sounded on Friday like a man who was getting in his excuses ahead of Liverpool's title crunch with Manchester City.The Anfield manager's crass - and untrue - comments about the Blues having a two-week "Covid break" which had helped their push to the top of the table, sparked some sharp responses from his opposite number.It surprised and puzzled Pep Guardiola, who said he had thought the German was "not that type of manager".The City boss promised to question

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has explained that Manchester City's defensive record has been so good this season because of the amount of possession his side has in games.City struggled at the back last year following the departure of Vincent Kompany and their poor defensive record was a key factor in losing their Premier League crown to Liverpool.However, that's all changed this season with the Blues conceding just 13 times, by far the least in the league.City have conceded just once in

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola tore into Jurgen Klopp's claim that Manchester City have benefited from a two-week " Covid break" to go top of the table. And the Blues boss promised to confront the Liverpool manager on the issue when they meet at Anfield in a big Premier League clash on Sunday.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Ilkay Gundogan has become a "talisman" for title-chasing Manchester City.Gundogan has been in excellent form over the past 10 games - scoring seven goals and providing one assist in that time. The German midfielder's form has helped City go on a 13-game winning run in all competitions, as Pep Guardiola's side sit three points clear at the top of the Premier League.

straight to your inbox Gabriel Jesus gave notice he is rediscovering his goalscoring boots just in time for Manchester City ’s trip to Liverpool on Sunday. The Brazil striker has scored the opening goal in consecutive games to keep the Blues riding high at the top of the Premier League.