Pep Guardiola — Manchester City manager who departed after 10 years, leading the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles.
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… I’ve lived my dreams and achieved everything I set out to.” Stones also paid tribute to manager, Pep Guardiola, under whom he flourished after becoming one of the world’s most expensive defenders at the time of his transfer. …
John Stones Leaves Manchester City At End Of SeasonJoy Online
… Every dream has been smashed out of the park.” Stones was Pep Guardiola’s second signing at City, becoming the world’s second most expensive defender at the time. …
‘I lived all my dreams’ – John Stones to leave Man CityJoy Online
… Pep Guardiola’s side have already lifted the Carabao Cup this season and will return to the capital on Saturday, 16 May when they will be heavy favourites against either Chelsea or Leeds United. …
Man City reach FA Cup final after comeback win against SouthamptonThe Ghanaian Times
… Pep Guardiola’s side now lead Arsenal on goals scored, having found the net three times more this season – but will head home kicking themselves for not creating a significant goal-difference advantage with their 28 shots. …
Haaland sends City top despite struggles at BurnleyEngland manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former France international Marcel Desailly believes Antoine Semenyo could be the key to Ghana's success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but warns the Manchester City forward must remain disciplined and humble despite his status and not overestimate his role in the team. Semenyo scored 21 goals across Bournemouth and Manchester City combined in the 2025/26 season after joining Pep Guardiola's side in January.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City and Chelsea remain in talks over Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola at City, with negotiations at an advanced stage over a compensation package. Chelsea expect payment under Maresca's contract terms, as he left Stamford Bridge in January despite being contracted until 2029.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager after a decade, having threatened to quit "100 times" in the past but this time "actually meant it," according to chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. Guardiola led City to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory before departing with one year remaining on his contract.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City have made an opening bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, which Forest have rejected. Anderson is reported to be leaning towards a move to City over Manchester United, and a potential transfer fee could be a record for a British player.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Champions League final in Budapest, becoming only the second club to win back-to-back titles and the first since Real Madrid's three-peat from 2016 to 2018. Since the start of last season, Luis Enrique's team have won eight of the ten trophies available to them.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antonio Conte has announced he will leave Napoli this summer, 12 months after winning the Serie A title in his first season. Napoli finished second this season, 11 points behind Inter Milan, and failed to reach the Champions League knockout phase.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will depart after Sunday's final match of the season, ending a 10-year tenure in which he led the club to 17 major trophies including six Premier League titles. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the frontrunner to replace him.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City are preparing for a new era, with Enzo Maresca poised to replace Pep Guardiola as manager ahead of the 2026-27 season. Guardiola is expected to step down after City's final Premier League game of the season, with discussions already at an advanced stage for the 46-year-old Italian to take over.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wayne Rooney has compared Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to Sir Alex Ferguson, calling Guardiola "certainly the best by a long way" of his generation, though noting Ferguson's 26-year tenure at Manchester United remains unmatched.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, leaving the Gunners four points clear before the final round of games. Mikel Arteta's side are set to lift the trophy at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager for the 2026-27 season following Guardiola's departure after this Sunday's final game. The former Chelsea head coach, who previously worked under Guardiola during City's 2022-23 treble-winning campaign, has been identified as the leading contender, with talks at an advanced stage.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City is preparing for Pep Guardiola's exit at the end of the season, with sources telling BBC Sport the managerial great is expected to leave Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca, a former Chelsea manager who worked under Guardiola at City, is the front-runner to replace him.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City won the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, with Antoine Semenyo scoring a back-heel finish midway through the second half. It is City's second domestic cup trophy this season and their 20th trophy under manager Pep Guardiola in English football.
18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's replacement, Xabi Alonso, was announced following the club's 1-0 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The 44-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will begin his contract on 1 July and be unveiled in pre-season.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo scored a 72nd-minute flicked finish to secure Manchester City's FA Cup victory against Chelsea. The 26-year-old, who was on loan at non-league Bath City eight years ago, said the goal "happened perfectly" and reflected on competing for trophies at the top level after a long journey.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo scored in the 70th minute to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2026 FA Cup final at Wembley, securing City's eighth FA Cup crown.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Antoine Semenyo has been shortlisted for the 2025/26 EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Season award after scoring 16 league goals and providing four assists across stints with Bournemouth and Manchester City. The 26-year-old Ghanaian forward sits third in the Premier League scoring chart and is recognised among the award's elite nominees alongside Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, and others.
15 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's lead at the top to two points with two rounds of the Premier League season remaining. Phil Foden provided assists for two first-half goals in the win.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the 2025/26 Premier League Player of the Season award after registering 16 goals and four assists in 35 Premier League appearances, split between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says teams must "do better" if they want to avoid VAR controversies, arguing players have the power to take VAR out of the equation rather than relying on referees. Guardiola has expressed frustration with VAR decisions against his side in past FA Cup finals, but maintains teams should focus on improving their own performance.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has compared video assistant referee decisions to a "flip of a coin," saying he has never trusted the system since its introduction in England. Guardiola cited disputed calls in City's FA Cup final defeats in 2024 and 2025, but added that players must take VAR out of the equation by performing better.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United at Joie Stadium on 14 May, rejecting an offer to switch it to Old Trafford. City cited ongoing North Stand construction work and a scheduled test event on 20 May as reasons for declining the switch, despite the main Etihad Stadium being unavailable due to three remaining Premier League home games.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Phil Foden has reached an agreement in principle on a new four-year deal at Manchester City that will keep him at the club until 2030, with an option for another year, replacing his contract due to expire next summer.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk described the club's season as "unacceptable" following an 18th defeat in all competitions to Manchester United, and said "a lot of work has to be done" to prevent a repeat of their disappointing Premier League title defence. Liverpool have lost 11 league games this season, making them the defending champions with the most league losses since Leicester lost 18 in 2016-17.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jeremy Doku scored twice, including a 97th-minute equaliser, as Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton on Monday night. The result leaves City five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand, denting their Premier League title hopes.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, extending their Premier League title lead over Manchester City to six points with a better goal difference of four.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →