Arsenal reject Nicolas Pepe will spend the season on loan with Nice, GOAL can confirm. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The winger will head back to France on a one-year loan, with Nice not having any option to buy at the conclusion of the deal. THE BIGGER PICTURE: The move comes in the wake of several disappointing seasons for Pepe, the £72m ($85m) club-record signing at Arsenal. The former Lille win...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

Nicolas Pepe is expected to leave Arsenal to join Nice on loan. The two teams are yet to reach an agreement over a deal for the winger, but negotiations are ongoing. Pepe, 27, has two years left on his contract with the Gunners but is not part of coach Mikel Arteta's plans for the current campaign. The Ivory Coast international has not featured for the north London side so far this term. Wh...Full Story »

Antony no longer an option for Man Utd Ajax winger Antony is no longer an option for Manchester United this summer, according to De Telegraaf. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Old Trafford to reunite with Erik ten Hag but the 22-year-old wants to stay where he is. Chelsea set for more Aubameyang talks Chelsea have scheduled new round of talks with Pierre Aubameyang’s c...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst could hand Aribim Pepple his first League Two start as his side hosts Carlisle on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old forward went straight into the side a day after his loan move from Luton for last week’s League Cup victory over Crewe and made the difference after coming off the bench in Saturday’s late 1-0 win over Rochdale.Summer signing Stephen Wearne made his ...Full Story »

There was no goal for Erling Haaland on his home debut but Pep Guardiola insisted it was a matter of time before Manchester City fans get to see the best out of their marquee summer signing.Haaland – who opened his account with a brace at West Ham last week – set up Ilkay Gundogan’s opener in a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but could not take two chances of his own and ...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland has already silenced the doubters after his debut double sank West Ham 2-0.Haaland had faced some criticism for his underwhelming performance in the Community Shield defeat by Liverpool last weekend.But the £51million striker announced his arrival in the Premier League in style with a goal in each half, a penalty followed by a neat...Full Story »

David Martindale revealed he told Cristian Montano at half-time he was going to score the winner for Livingston in their cinch Premiership match against Dundee United at Tannadice.The Lions’ boss prediction duly came true, with the 30-year-old Colombian netting the only goal of the game – his first for the club – with a spectacular strike just after the break to make it 1-0.Mar...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland will prove his worth to Manchester City and show his "incredible quality" after the €60 million summer signing was upstaged by Liverpool's Darwin Nunez during a 3-1 Community Shield defeat in Leicester. Haaland, one of the game's most exciting young talents, touched the ball just 14 times in 90 minutes and missed a clear chance to score in stoppage time. ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola poured cold water over Jack Grealish's hair in a hilarious scene in Manchester City's pre-season training. The Premier League champions are in over in Houston, Texas in the United States ahead of their first friendly against Club America at the NRG Stadium. The 26-man squad, which does not include Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones, have been taking par...Full Story »

BERNARDO SILVA will not be leaving Manchester City this summer after the club declared he is not for sale, reports suggest. Barcelona have been extensively linked with the 27-year-old amid rumours of a £70million transfer. Pep Guardiola sees Bernardo Silva as a key player for Manchester City However, City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a not for sale notice on the playmaker this summer, a...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has been filmed being chased on a bike while being repeatedly asked for a selfie. Stunning video footage has emerged of the Manchester City manager riding through Manchester city centre on Sunday night where he found himself in a strange altercation. The 51-year-old’s mellow evening cycle took a bizarre turn when a crazed fan spotted him in the distance. The fan in question...Full Story »

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LIVERPOOL are confident Kalvin Phillips’ proposed move to Manchester City leaves them in pole position to land Jude Bellingham. However there is still likely to be a tug-of-war between the Premier League’s big two to land the midfielder next summer. Jude Bellingham could be on his way to Liverpool after Man City edged towards a deal for Kalvin Phillips Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his footie strip on a beach in Barbados Blues' manager Pep, 51, looked tanned and toned in Barbados. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shows off his toned physique on a beach in BarbadosCredit: BackGrid Pep with wife Cristina, who moved from Manchester back to Barcelona in 2019Credit: BackGrid Pep had a splashing time in the Caribbean surf while ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed any slip would cost Manchester City the title after his side recorded a critical 3-0 win over Brighton.City scored three times after the break at a nervy Etihad Stadium to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.The champions are in control of their destiny but, with six games still remaining and just a one-point lead, City boss Guardiola says there is no...Full Story »

The Spanish manager has himself stressed he won't be signing a new deal at Etihad Stadium any time soon Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said there's no rush on getting manager Pep Guardiola to sign a contract extension. Guardiola's current deal runs until the end of next season, and he has said he won't consider a new deal until 2023. Despite winning the Premier League agai...Full Story »

Arsenal are looking to move on Nicolas Pepe with Paris Saint-Germain as a potential destination, according to Foot Mercato. Despite Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure to Barcelona in January and both Alexandre Lacazette and Edward Nketiah coming to the end of their contracts next month, the 26-year-old Pepe is set to leave the Emirates this summer. The Ivory Coast international became a c...Full Story »

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was seen smoking a cigar after winning the 10th league title of his managerial career during City's open-top bus parade on Monday Pep Guardiola (centre) celebrated Man City's title win with a big, fat cigar (Image: @cityreport_ / Twitter) Pep Guardiola has been celebrating Manchester City's Premier League title victory in style after being spotted puffing on ...Full Story »