Pep Guardiola felt Raheem Sterling delivered a timely reminder of his abilities after scoring in Manchester City’s convincing 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday.The England forward grabbed the opening goal in what proved s comfortable afternoon’s work for the champions at the Etihad Stadium.It was the 26-year-old’s first strike in the Premier League since August in what has been a ...Full Story »

Sevilla plot January bid for €20m Alvarez Sevilla are determined to sign Julian Alvarez from River Plate in January, says Fichajes. The 21-year-old has impressed in Argentina and Sevilla director Monchi is an admirer of his, but Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also eyeing him. Barca can't afford €50m Doku, says father Rennes star Jeremy Doku is being monitored by several top ...Full Story »

Steve Morison credited his own pep talk to super substitute James Collins with sowing the seeds for Cardiff’s 2-1 Championship comeback win over Preston.Second-half strikes from Mark McGuinness and Collins helped the Bluebirds take three points in Morison’s first game as permanent manager.And it seems the new City chief, who took four points from a possible nine as caretaker, had a d...Full Story »

Graham Alexander revealed a pep talk with Connor Shields paid off when the Motherwell attacker opened his Fir Park account in the well-deserved 2-0 home cinch Premiership win over 10-man HeartsThe 24-year-old attacker was signed from Queen of the South in the summer but after failing to pin down a regular spot a loan move was mooted.However, the Fir Park boss persuaded Shields to keep plugging a...Full Story »

Milan close to finalising Hernandez renewal Milan are close to finalising a contract renewal for Theo Hernandez  - according to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti. The 24-year-old’s current deal expires in 2024, but the Rossoneri have reached an agreement to extend his stay for another two years. Hernandez, who has recently been linked with Manchester City, will also see his annual wa...Full Story »

The agent of FC Dallas whiz Ricardo Pepi says he's ready to leave for Europe. Pepi is interesting Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Inter Milan, reports CBS. His representative Jaime Garcia told FC Inter News: “[He's] a phenomenon. I have never met a hard worker like him. The boy studies at university and is 100 per cent dedicated to improving himself day after day. A...Full Story »

The Blues boss claims to be unaware of any approach being made from Camp Nou, but admits that La Liga giants can still sign any player they want Pep Guardiola is not inviting interest from Barcelona in Raheem Sterling, but the Manchester City boss remains "convinced” that the Liga giants could land the England international if an approach were to be made. Much-publicised financial diff...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has proposed an exchange deal with Barcelona involving Raheem Sterling. Sterling is reportedly keen to seek an exit from City. The England international has seen his playing time limited over the past 18 months. Barca have long been linked with the 26-year-old, but their dire financial situation has made a move almost impossible. Catalan outlet El Nacionalis reporting that Gu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised his team for silencing Old Trafford after his Manchester City side eased to a comfortable 2-0 derby win over Manchester United. An early own goal from Eric Bailly and a Bernardo Silva effort proved enough for the champions on Saturday but their margin of victory in a one-sided Premier League encounter could have been even more emphatic. City were thwarted a number of ti...Full Story »

The Portuguese superstar was the 18-yard box predator, the finisher, the presence the champions needed to go again and stay ahead of the rest. It was lunchtime on August 27 when a clearly shellshocked Guardiola faced the press, his plans in tatters. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo can deliver once more against Manchester City Pep Guardiola thought his club was going to land ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to Saturday's derby against Manchester United after his side brushed off Club Brugge for a second time. City followed up their 5-1 win over the Belgian side a fortnight ago with a 4-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to move to the top of Champions League Group A. Guardiola defended his claims that the game with Brugge was the most important of the w...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola immediately turned his attention to Saturday’s derby against Manchester United after his side brushed off Club Brugge for a second time.Manchester City followed up their 5-1 win over the Belgian side a fortnight ago with a 4-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to move to the top of Champions League Group A.The result meant last season’s runners-up now need only a point to q...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly ready to make a serious effort to seal the transfer of Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling in January. Liverpool and other top clubs are also mentioned as potential suitors for Sterling, who could leave City for around €80million, according to Todo Fichajes. That would be a lot of money for Arsenal, but it could be just the kind of investment they need in attac...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says “many, many things” went wrong as Manchester City suffered their first home loss of the season to Patrick Vieira’s impressive Crystal Palace side.Wednesday’s surprise Carabao Cup exit at West Ham was compounded by a shock defeat for the reigning Premier League champions at the Etihad Stadium.Wilfried Zaha got Pep Guardiola’s 200th league match at ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace ruined Pep Guardiola’s 200th Premier League match in the Manchester City hotseat as Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher secured a win as impressive as it was surprising against the 10-man hosts. Few predicted Saturday afternoon ending in anything other than celebration for the reigning champions, yet the well-drilled visitors triumphed thanks to an intelligent and energetic...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola could not find fault with Manchester City’s performance despite tasting defeat in the Carabao Cup for the first time in five years.Holders City, who had won this competition the previous four seasons, finally lost their grip on the trophy as they were beaten 5-3 on penalties by West Ham following a goalless draw at the London Stadium.Phil Foden’s missed penalty proved d...Full Story »

ENGLAND’S Dele Alli has switched to Chelsea in his quest for love. The Spurs ace had been seen smooching Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s 20- year-old daughter Maria. Dele Alli and Nicole Berry link fingers while she rests her head on his shoulder But now Dele, 25, has subbed her for dates with Made In Chelsea newcomer Nicole Berry. Pics shared with The Sun show them linking fingers...Full Story »

Man City weigh up Kroos move Manchester City could make a shock move for Real Madrid star Toni Kroos, reports El Nacional. The Germany international could be open to a change of scenery after almost a decade at the Bernabeu. Overmars opens talks with Newcastle Marc Overmars has opened talks over becoming Newcastle United's new director of football, reports the Mirror. The Dutchman is well...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Phil Foden after he starred in Manchester City’s win at Brighton which took them back to second in the Premier League.The England international scored twice in a dominant first-half display at the AMEX Stadium after the recalled Ilkay Gundogan had broken the deadlock.Brighton responded well after the break and deserved more than their consolation from the penalty spot ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has no intention of rushing teenager Cole Palmer following his outstanding cameo in Manchester City’s Champions League cakewalk in Bruges.The highly-rated 19-year-old came off the bench and scored a classy goal as City eased to a 5-1 win over Club Brugge in their Group A clash at the Jan Breydel Stadium.It capped an impressive few days for the youngster, who briefly appeared ...Full Story »