Tag: Pep
Josko Gvardiol’s reinvention as a goalscoring left-back driving Man City’s title charge under Pep Guardiola | Football News
It should come as no surprise that the £77m Josko Gvardiol is playing an important role in Manchester City’s title charge. But the manner of his contribution is certainly unexpected. The 22-year-old, a natural centre-back, had made 32 appearances without scoring before his stunning strike against Real Madrid last month. He now has five goals…
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Marcio Lassiter fired up by Gallent’s halftime pep talk
San Miguel Beermen’s Marcio Lassiter in a PBA Philippine Cup game against Converge. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Marcio Lassiter had to snap out of a slump in San Miguel’s game against Converge in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thankfully, coach Jorge Gallent knew how to get him there. After being scoreless in the first two periods, Gallent…
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Man City knocked out of the Champions League: Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham enjoys ‘beautiful’ win as Pep Guardiola rues missed chances | Football News
Jude Bellingham revelled in Real Madrid’s “beautiful” penalty shootout win over Manchester City which sent his side into the Champions League semi-finals, while Pep Guardiola rued the holders’ missed chances in the tie. Kevin De Bruyne equalised for City after Rodrygo’s early opener at the Etihad but there was no doubt City were the dominant…
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Pep Guardiola on Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments: It’s true – teams want to be closer to Man City | Football News
Pep Guardiola has responded to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments earlier this week, saying it is true that teams want to be closer to Manchester City’s success. In his first interview since his partial purchase of Manchester United was confirmed, Ratcliffe claimed that he would like to knock both Manchester City and Liverpool “off their perch”…
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola backs Erling Haaland after nine missed chances as Chelsea show real character | Football News
Pep Guardiola refused to blame Erling Haaland for missed chances after Manchester City were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Saturday Night Football. The normally prolific Haaland spurned a number of opportunities, including one glaring free header from six yards out as the champions were held in a compelling Premier League contest…
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Copenhagen 1-3 Man City: Pep Guardiola proud of ‘perfect’ win but Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva suffer injuries | Football News
Pep Guardiola described Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over Copenhagen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie as “perfect” but the result came at a cost with injuries to Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva. City extended their unbeaten run in Europe to 21 matches and made it 11 consecutive wins in all competitions…
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Ederson exclusive interview: Man City goalkeeper on becoming a leader, Pep Guardiola’s future, and chasing Liverpool | Football News
There were 75 minutes on the clock at the Etihad Stadium when Ederson switched from goalkeeper to bodyguard, charging shoulder-first into Burnley’s Connor Roberts then dragging him away as he tried to square up to the 19-year-old Rico Lewis. “I will back up my team-mates under any circumstances,” Ederson tells Sky Sports as he reflects…
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Kevin De Bruyne’s Man City return: Why it changes the dynamic for Pep Guardiola and can tilt the title race their way | Football News
Manchester City are odds-on to retain their Premier League title despite being five points behind leaders Liverpool. Injury to Mohamed Salah coupled with the spectacular return of Kevin De Bruyne has swung the race back in their favour. It is an illustration of the importance of the individual. In this era of systems and of…
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Pep Guardiola says Man City players showed Premier League title desire in last-gasp Newcastle win | Football News
Pep Guardiola declared his players had shown him their title-winning desire as they dug deep to complete a last-minute turnaround and win 3-2 at Newcastle. The Premier League champions, who won only one out of six matches in the Premier League before their Club World Cup victory in December, have now picked up maximum points…
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Pep Guardiola hits back at Manchester City’s critics but is unsure when Erling Haaland will return | Football News
Pep Guardiola fired a warning to all of Manchester City’s doubters, declaring his team are ready to prove them wrong but is unsure when Erling Haaland will return. City showed their champions’ mettle as they came from behind to beat Luton 2-1 – and register their first Premier League win in a month. This was…
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