“If you tell me that technically, physically it’s good for the players: no, it’s a disaster.” — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on the EPL’s festive fixtures after twoof his players, Gabriel Jesus (out two months with an MCL knee injury) and Kevin de Bruyne (deemed fit despite being stretchered off) were hurt in the 0-0 […]
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What They're Saying: Pep Guardiola
“Last season was the same. We won because we were better. In all departments, we were better.” — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, in response to comments by rival managerManchester United Jose Mourinho, who said his team deserved a penalty kick in the 2-1 loss to City, which now leads second-place United by 11 points […]
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What They're Saying: Hector Cuper
“If someone sees the need to hire a new coach with an offensive style, then no problem, I’ll leave. I’ll guide Egypt in the World Cup, unless the Egyptian Football Association decideto appoint Guardiola.” — Argentine Hector Cuper, who guided Egypt to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, hitting back at […]
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Guardiola: 'Harry Kane team' will be EPL title challenger
How highly does Pep Guardiola, manager of EPL leader Manchester City, regard Harry Kane? He referred to third-place Tottenham as “the Harry Kane team” in his rundown of EPL titlechallengers. Kane scored his 12th and 13th goals of September as Spurs crushed Huddersfield Town, 4-0.
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Guardiola: League Cup is waste of a lot of energy
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola questioned the value of the Carabao Cup, particularly in the context of a team like his that competes in Europe. “The prize is good when youwin another one,” he said, “but you waste a lot of energy.” He added that he wasn’t complaining even though it meant City played midweek […]
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What They're Saying: Pep Guardiola
“I cannot assure even the best players like Sergio [Aguero] they are going to play all the games.” — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on 17-year-old JadonSancho with whom he had a handshake agreement but who changed his mind and signed for Borussia Dortmund when Guardiola could not guarantee the academy player of regular playing […]
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NWSL: Waldrum is out as Houston head coach
Randy Waldrum, who left his job as head coach at Notre Dame, one of the most successful women’s programs in the country, to take over as the Houston Dash head coach for its launch in 2014, isout. The Dash and Waldrum agreed to part ways just seven games into the 2017 season. Assistant coach Omar […]
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Bernardo Silva: You don't say no to Pep
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, a key player for Monaco during its spectacular 2016-17 season, will leave France for Manchester City. Silva, 22, has made 58 appearances for Monaco,recording 11 goals and 12 assists. Monaco beat Manchester City in the round of 16 of the Champions League. Silva cited the chance to work with Manchester City […]
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What They're Saying: Pep Guardiola
“Shocked. Can’t believe what happened last night. My deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims. #Ilovemanchester” — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiolaafter 22 people were killed and 59 injured in a terrorist attack at a Ariana Grande concert his wife and two daughters attended at the Manchester Arena. (@PepTeam via Twitter)
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Pep Guardiola looks on the bright side
In Pep Guardiola‘s first season managing in England, Manchester City won’t win a trophy and isn’t assured even of finishing in the top four in the Premier League, but he’s happy about onething: he’ll get a second chance. “In my situation at a big club,” he said on Monday. “I’m sacked. I’m out. If it […]