Tag: Pep Guardiola

Arsenal transfers - MUNICH, GERMANY: Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern München looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Hertha BSC at Allianz Arena on April 30, 2023. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Are Arsenal seriously considering a move for Joao Cancelo?

Arsenal's interest in Manchester City's Joao Cancelo is reportedly intensifying. However, is a move for the Portuguese left-back realistic?
Arsenal transfers - MUNICH, GERMANY: Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern München looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Hertha BSC at Allianz Arena on April 30, 2023. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal eye 3rd Manchester City signing

Explore the potential summer transfer of João Cancelo from Manchester City to Arsenal. Understand the fallout with Pep Guardiola leading to his loan to Bayern.
Jorginho wearing an Arsenal shirt in another leaked picture (Photo via Chris Wheatley)

Jorginho adds touch of humour to Arsenal’s title race hopes

Jorginho jokes about divine help in Arsenal title race; Gunners' hopes alive after Newcastle win; intense Premier League finale looms.
13th April 1932: Arsenal Football Club Manager Herbert Chapman (centre), chats with a key member of his team , Alex James (right), on the pitch at Wembley before the FA Cup final. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

How Arteta, Guardiola, Klopp and Xavi are embracing Herbert Chapman’s tactics

Discover how top managers like Arteta embrace Herbert Chapman's W-M formation, highlighting its lasting influence on modern football tactics.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola gives Premier League title verdict

Pep Guardiola claims the Premier League title race still isn't over, despite Manchester City's comfortable midweek victory over Arsenal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Unai Emery on his ‘complete and beautiful’ time at Arsenal and Aston Villa ambitions

Unai Emery reflects on his Arsenal tenure and shares his ambitious goals for Aston Villa, including European football and a title challenge.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Erling Haaland celebrates with Nathan Ake of Manchester City after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Nathan Ake ruled out of Manchester City v Arsenal

Nathan Ake's injury poses a challenge for Manchester City as they face Arsenal, with uncertainty surrounding his return for the Real Madrid clash.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland reacts after the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in Dortmund, western Germany on October 25, 2022. - The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (Photo by Sascha Schuermann / AFP) (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola reacts to Arteta’s comments about Haaland

Pep Guardiola addresses Arteta's comments on Haaland, praising the City striker's exceptional qualities ahead of the City-Arsenal clash.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta explains Arsenal’s Manchester City and Haaland plan

Arteta discusses Manchester City game plan, Erling Haaland, and the influence of ex-City players Jesus and Zinchenko in Arsenal squad.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta discusses injuries, title aspirations, and Manchester City game strategy

In his pre-match press conference, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discussed the upcoming game against Manchester City, injuries, and his team's title aspirations.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola plays down Arsenal’s dropped points

Pep Guardiola has played down the significance of Arsenal's recent dropped points, suggesting they were difficult games and his team can easily go on a similar run.
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola attends the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on January 27, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Guardiola rallies City fans for ‘final’ against Arsenal

Arsenal and Manchester City face off in a high-stakes Premier League title showdown that could define the championship race.
Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola attends the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on January 27, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Guardiola explains why Arsenal are Premier League title favourites

Pep Guardiola says Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League title, but Manchester City are still there with them.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates with Leandro Trossard of Arsenal after their sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Guardiola admits everyone at City loves Arsenal 26yo

Pep Guardiola claims everyone at Manchester City still loves Oleksandr Zinchenko, particularly with the way he fought for his place at City.
Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland reacts after the UEFA Champions League Group G football match between Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City in Dortmund, western Germany on October 25, 2022. - The match ended in a 0-0 draw. (Photo by Sascha Schuermann / AFP) (Photo by SASCHA SCHUERMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

Injury update on Erling Haaland for Arsenal clash

Erling Haaland is a doubt for Arsenal's match against Manchester City on Wednesday, but Pep Guardiola's comments suggest he'll play.

Arteta explains why he didn’t celebrate against Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has explained why he didn't celebrate Manchester City's goals against Arsenal while he was Pep Guardiola's assistant.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: TV Pundit Gary Neville presents Friday night football during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton FC at Villa Park on September 16, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Gary Neville questions own Manchester City title prediction

Gary Neville has called into question his own prediction that Manchester City will overhaul Arsenal to win the Premier League title after Pep Guardiola's men once again failed to win at the Tottenham Hotspur toilet bowl thanks to Harry Kane's club record goal.
Arsenal transfers - Manchester City's Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on January 14, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Bust-up with Guardiola before Arsenal match sees Cancelo leave

On Monday, most of the football world was shocked with the news that Joao Cancelo would be on his way to Bayern Munich on loan, now the Daily M*ail report that he had a massive 'bust-up' with Pep Guardiola after being left out of the starting XI for the FA Cup game against Arsenal.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton FC at Etihad Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Guardiola: City need to be ‘almost perfect’ to catch ‘excellent’ Arsenal

Speaking before Manchester City travel to Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, Pep Guardiola has said his side needs to be 'almost perfect' if they want to have a chance of catching Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Guardiola claims Arsenal have been better than Manchester City

Pep Guardiola claims Arsenal have been better than Manchester City in the Premier League so far, despite his side's dominant recent performances.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates their teams second goal scored by Martin Oedegaard during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on August 20, 2022. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Jesus explains decision to leave Manchester City for Arsenal

Gabriel Jesus says he needed to leave Manchester City for Arsenal so he could play the way he wants to play as a striker.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Another Arsenal match postponed after Premier League statement

Pep Guardiola has admitted he doesn't know whether the Arsenal game against Manchester City will be played in October, as the Gunners may look to postpone it.
Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling scores his team's fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on May 11, 2022. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Manchester City plan Sterling talks amid Arsenal interest

Manchester City want to extend Raheem Sterling's contract amid the recent links to Arsenal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to press prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Arsenal to offer Mikel Arteta new 2 year deal with payrise

Arsenal will reportedly offer Mikel Arteta a new two-year deal in order to ward off interest from Manchester City who see the Spaniard as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Pep Guardiola makes Arsenal claim

Pep Guardiola is up to his usual media tricks, claiming Arsenal are one of the form teams right now, in their best moment for many years.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Pep Guardiola gives his assessment of Arsenal & the Premier League

Pep Guardiola thinks Arsenal will be up there this season, as the team grow under his former assistant Mikel Arteta.
Manchester City v Arsenal - Premier League - Etihad Stadium Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 28, Copyright: Nick Potts

Beyond what people can imagine: Pep Guardiola backs Mikel Arteta to turn things around

Pep Guardiola has backed his former student to turn things around in a press conference answer that is a little bit ridiculous and a lot over the top.
EURO 2021, Nationalteam Portugal Training Training of the AA selection of Portugal Oeiras, 06/10/2021 - Training for the Portuguese AA soccer team that took place this afternoon at Cidade do Futebol in Jamor, to prepare for EURO 2020. Bernardo Silva Credit: Filipe Amorim

Bernardo Silva, Martin Odegaard or James Maddison: Arsenal’s choice

Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City this summer and Arsenal could be banking on Mikel Arteta's good relationship with the player to try and sign him for less than James Maddison.
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Cesc Fabregas: Arteta was very lucky

Cesc Fabregas has been speaking about Mikel Arteta, including revealing what the players at Arsenal think about him.
17-10-2020, Arsenal's Thomas Partey. Copyright: Alex Livesey

2 new Arsenal contracts, injury returns and new problems: Arsenal news

Arsenal face Olympiacos in their Europa League last 16 second leg on Thursday night so what's in the media ahead of that game?
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy - Pool/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola picks out 2 Arsenal players for praise

Pep Guardiola singled out Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard for praise after Manchester City's victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City bumps fists with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola praises Arsenal’s ‘quality’ as reason they ‘didn’t do more’

Arsenal looked in for a pasting when Raheem Sterling rose to nod home with barely 2 minutes on the clock but Arsenal rallied
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

FIFA will allow players to skip international break

With the March international break just over a month away but the pandemic causing travel problems, FIFA have extended an exemption for player release.

Mikel Arteta up for managerial award

Mikel Arteta has been nominated for the Premier League's Manager of the Month award, after a strong resurgence for his side in January.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City look on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on June 17, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Guardiola: The way Arteta’s team is playing is perfect

Pep Guardiola thinks Mikel Arteta's success so far is no surprise, and he's quickly getting Arsenal back to where they belong.
FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: GRADIENT ADDED - COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 72336772 and 642590956) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Arsene Wenger, Manager of Arsenal and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Arsenal and Manchester City meet in a Premier League match on April 2, 2017 at the Emirates Stadium in London. ***LEFT IMAGE*** LONDON - NOVEMBER 01: Arsene Wenger the Arsenal Manager shouts instructions from the touchline during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at The Emirates Stadium on November 1, 2006 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives his team instructions during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Huddersfield Town and Manchester City at John Smith's Stadium on February 18, 2017 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Arsene Wenger: Pep Guardiola came to my house wanting to play for Arsenal

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Pep Guardiola came to his house to ask to play for Arsenal but he was told he wasn't needed
LISBON, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 14: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on August 14, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Manu Fernandez/Pool via Getty Images)

Petit warns Messi and Manchester City about Premier League move

Former Arsenal and Barcelona man, Emmanuel Petit, has warned Lionel Messi against a move to the Premier League this summer.
Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling reacts at the end of the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

Pep Guardiola furious as he explains why Manchester City lost to Arsenal

Pep Guardiola was angry with his attacking players for losing to Arsenal in Saturday's FA Cup, not the defence who made a few errors.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (CL) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

Exceptional Arsenal beat the odds and Manchester City

Arsenal did what many thought was impossible and beat Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final to make it to their 21st final of the competition they've won more than anyone else.
In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester City and Arsenal meet in a Premier League fixture on June 17,2020 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 20: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola to use Arsenal as test for Real Madrid game

Pep Guardiola has said he is planning to use City's semi-final at Wembley against Arsenal to gauge how ready his side are to play Real Madrid in the Champions League.