Kyle Walker Issues Apology To Manchester City Fans

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May 30, 2021

Pep Guardiola - Raheem Sterling Was Needed Against Chelsea

Pep Guardiola backed his decision to start Raheem Sterling against Chelsea.

Fans did not expect the winger to start off the back of his poor form this season.

But Guardiola explained why Manchester City needed Sterling to break the line of Chelsea’s defence. When asked if Sterling was a wildcard selection, the City boss said at halftime, “No, absolutely not, they play a system five at the back, we need specific players and in that area and we decide for Raheem.”

Guardiola added: “If we want a chance to win, we have to attack. Of course, you have to defend but our way is to attack.

“We need everyone. The second-half, I’m sure will be pretty different to the beginning.”

Of course, the night ended in despair for the Cityzens who went home with only a runners-up medal.

“It’s really devastating, heartbreaking,” Shaun Goater admitted. “I’m trying to find the words – it is disappointing.

“I really thought with the way the game was going that it was lined up for us.

“We didn’t quite perform to the levels we have shown for the second half of the season but I thought: ‘This is a good thing. We can go on to get an equaliser and go on to win.’

“The disappointment will be not having worked the ‘keeper enough. We have quality players who know about the big stage.

“That will be the disappointment when we all look back and reflect: why we didn’t work the ‘keeper – but sometimes, you have to say the opposition was really good on the day.

“We’ve come such a long way. This team has been phenomenal throughout the season to get this far.

“In Pep we trust because the way we’ve played and what we’ve produced in terms of trophies has been phenomenal.”

Pep Guardiola is not leaving Manchester City anytime soon

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May 29, 2021

Pep Guardiola is not leaving Manchester City anytime soon — Bildbyran

Man City will be aiming for the treble this season.

The Spaniard arrived at Manchester City in 2016 and won the Premier League title three times since then.

He also won an FA Cup and four Carabo cups in five seasons.

Tonight he will be aiming to win his ninth major trophy as City boss when his side takes on Chelsea in the Champions League final at Porto.

The 49-year old manager has two years left on his City contract and insists that results will decide over his long-term commitment with the club.

“I have everything,” Guardiola said. “I cannot ask for more to do my job. It’s simple.

“I have friends above me, I’m supported by the chairman, by the CEO, by the sporting director.

“We share the mistakes and good things all together and this is the point. When we lose, they do not say I’m responsible – they try to find the solution. They try to find what we can do better.

“That is THIS club. I’m incredibly comfortable with the whole club, that’s why I decided to stay longer.

“Results will decide if I stay longer and longer.”

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Manchester City Backed To Beat Chelsea In Final

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May 28, 2021

Manchester City Backed To Beat Chelsea In Final

Russia coach Aleksandr Tarkhanov has picked Manchester City his favourites for the Champions League final.

Pep Guardiola’s men dominated the Premier League and reclaimed the title with plenty of pomp and glory.

Now, they need to make a statement by winning their first European trophy. Tarkhanov told Izvestia: “Both teams deserve to win. But I will root for Manchester City, I like their football more.

“Plus I want Oleks Zinchenko, who played for Ufa, to take the trophy. At the same time, I’m not sure that the football will be spectacular. Both teams are focused on results, so they will be careful.

“If City scores first, Chelsea will open up and it’ll become much more interesting.”

Nathan Ake explained how Guardiola’s style of coaching is far too intense than usual. He said, “It is intense but in a good way.

“Pep is always on your case and when he is on the pitch he is trying to make the team better and get the little details right, very tactical, but he also gives you the freedom to play what you see and be free on the ball, but in his tactical way.

“On the pitch he is a genius and always trying to help the team. It is intense but I think every footballer likes that, to learn and to be able to train under him.”

Raheem Sterling discusses on his Man City form this season

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May 26, 2021

Raheem Sterling discusses on his Man City form this season — Bildbyran

Raheem Sterling admits this has not been his best season.

The England international has opened up on his struggles this season even after winning the Premier League and the Carabao Cup for the fourth time in a row.

He has managed to bag only 14 goals this season compared to 31 last season and has admitted to not being close to his usual high standards.

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“I could be better in a lot of aspects, but a lot of things come into play in a football season, a lot of things that fans and you guys [the media] do not see,” Sterling told Times of India.

“You would never understand. At the same time, everyone has their opinion on my season. At the end of the season, if you look at the team, even in the last couple of months with the games that I have missed out, I am still top two/three goal scorers in the team.

“Missed out on some vital games which as a player is disappointing. But at the same time, I am nowhere near the level I know I can be. At the same time, in our season I am one who is still producing the most goals.”

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Harry Maguire reveals why he snubbed Manchester City to join Manchester United

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May 25, 2021

Harry Maguire reveals why he snubbed Manchester City to join Manchester United — Bildbyran

Harry Maguire was determined on playing at Old Trafford.

The most expensive defender of all time joined Man United in the summer of 2019 from Leicester City in an £80m deal.

Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire in signing the England international who could offer him Champions League football but Maguire was more inclined to United’s club history and decided to join the Red Devils.

‘Yeah they were both interested,’ Maguire said in an interview with Gary Neville.

‘I spoke to City and I spoke to United but I grew up watching more of United – no disrespect to City – but I grew up watching more of United football, Old Trafford, being one of the biggest teams in the world.

‘I always had my heart set on this club. I spoke to Pep and obviously the football they play and what he’s done for the club. I have great respect for Pep and what he’s brought to football.

‘But it was United – my heart was set from the amount of interest they showed in me. For them to pursue it over 12-15 months just shows how much they believed in me and how much I’d be part of the team.’

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Pep Guardiola confirms Sergio Aguero’s next destination

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May 24, 2021

Pep Guardiola reveals Sergio Aguero's next destination — Bildbyran

Sergio Aguero is close to joining Barcelona in the summer.

The Argentine lifted his fifth Premier League trophy and signed off by scoring two goals in a 5-0 victory over Everton.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola reveals City’s all-time goalscorer Sergio Aguero will join Barcelona when his contract ends in the summer.

“Maybe I reveal a secret,” Guardiola told the BBC’s Match of the Day. “Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart – for Barcelona.

“He is going to be playing alongside the best player of all time, Messi.”

Guardiola added: “I’m pretty sure he is going to enjoy. And maybe Barcelona are stronger and stronger with him on the pitch.”

Pep Guardiola gave an emotional tribute to Aguero after he played his final Premier League game for the Cityzens.

Pep told Sky Sports: ‘We love him so much. He is a special person for all of us. He is so nice, he is so nice. He helped me a lot, he’s so good.

‘We cannot replace him. We cannot.

‘They are many players we have had to discard like him, Joe Hart and David Silva, who have helped us this club to be what it is.

‘He came on today showed his quality for 30 minutes.

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Pep Guardiola Calls Out Need To Sign Prolific Forward Like Kane

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May 23, 2021

Pep Guardiola Calls Out Need To Sign Prolific Forward Like Kane

Pep Guardiola insists he would love to add a goalscorer of Lionel Messi’s calibre to his squad.

Manchester City will bid adieu to their record goalscorer, Kun Aguero after this season.

So far, a replacement has not been signed yet but the summer transfer window is right around the corner. Both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are thought to be on the market with price tags of nearly £150m or higher.

Guardiola said, “I’d love to have a striker who got 50 goals a season honestly, but at the same time I don’t like to put all the pressure on one player.

“In Barcelona, Lionel Messi, every season since he was born, scored 50 a season. In the Premier League, with just one guy you won’t win it. You need three guys with more than 10 to be competitive.

“But when you have a guy who can get 25-30 it helps a lot, honestly. We will try for the way we play for everyone to be involved.”

City’s scoring burden is shared evenly across the entire squad. But without Aguero, the team will still be at a disadvantage. Perhaps, their only missing piece is a starting number nine.

Kun Aguero Set To Sign With Barcelona

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May 22, 2021

Sergio Aguero is set to sign for Barcelona, as per recent reports.

Manchester City and the Argentine will cut ties after ten years.

His signing has been a grand success with 258 Premier League goals, and 5 league titles. His final game will be against Chelsea in the Champions League final. Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Aguero ahead of City’s meeting with Everton.

“He is incredible,” said Guardiola at his pre-match press conference. “He is humble, being the legend he is.

“I cannot imagine how many more goals he would have scored if he was able to be fitter in some periods of those seasons.

“He is loved by the backroom staff because he is a very nice person and the quality of the player.

“His numbers were incredible and I’m sure the fans will pay tribute to him tomorrow for what he has done for this club.”

“When he fit and has continuity, he is like Romario in Brazil,” added Guardiola.

“In a 5m space he is like a lion in the jungle. He is so quick and the quality to make the goal. For as long as he plays, he will score goals.”

Manchester City Will Find It Difficult To Sign Harry Kane

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May 21, 2021