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Pep Guardiola fears for Manchester City. (Image: Getty)Pep Guardiola has admitted that failing to qualify for the Champions League could lead to financial problems for Manchester City at a very difficult time.Despite this, Guardiola's biggest concern lies in the threat of City losing their grip on the regular Champions League places, a fate that has befallen giants like Manchester United and Liverpool in recent times.As City prepare to face Everton at the Etihad today (Boxing Day), they do so on the back of a dismal run of just one win in 12 matches in all competitions – their worst run since the streak Kevin Keegan's 14-game winless run at the start. 2004.Currently enjoying its 14th consecutive season in Europe's elite tournament - a record which even predates Guardiola's ...

Shay Given has played with some greats of the game...but none were better than this star (Image: CopierBet/Getty)Shay Given has shared a locker room with some of the biggest names in soccer during his two-decade professional career.“I played with Alan Shearer for many years,” replied the 134-cap Ireland international when asked which of his former team-mates had the most talent.“Carlos Tevez was brilliant too, and Patrick Vieira towards the end of his career. What a player he was.But it was a 1.70m Spaniard with floppy hair who came away from Given the most stunned as a player. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291'...

Pep Guardiola looks to turn City's season around with some January signings (Image: Getty)January can't come fast enough as far as Manchester City are concerned, with Pep Guardiola's injury-ravaged side having slumped to one win in their last 12 outings.Rodri's injury in mid-September put City's season in jeopardy from the start and with no natural replacement in the squad, Guardiola was forced to reshuffle his squad during the Spanish midfielder's absence.The winter market presents an opportunity to bring in some much-needed reinforcements, with all signs pointing to the Blues having an unusually busy January window.Express Sport predicts what Manchester City's dream January transfer window could look like... const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createEleme...

You risk missing out on a long-awaited victory for Pep on Boxing Day (Image: AFP via Getty Images)The Manchester City squad will lie down at their training facilities at the Etihad Campus on Christmas Eve in a bid to end their terrifying slump, as Pep Guardiola remains determined not to disrupt their pre-season rituals -match despite the holiday season. The Blues, who host Everton in an early 12:30 kick-off on Boxing Day, are looking to turn around a dismal spell of form which has seen them pick up just one win in their last 12 matches in all competitions .City's squad usually goes to bed the night before a home game, and it's business as usual for Guardiola. City's talents enjoyed the Christmas morning festivities with their families, quickly switching gears to reconvene for t...

James Tarkowski is optimistic Everton can get a result at Man City (Image: Getty)Everton centre-back James Tarkowski is heading into their clash with Manchester City with plenty of optimism, despite the Toffees' continued struggle to find the back of the net.The defender believes the Merseyside side's recent good performances against top sides - with draws against title hopefuls Arsenal and Chelsea - have boosted the team's confidence.“I go to most games that way, to be honest,” he admitted.He acknowledged the challenge of playing at the Etihad but is undeterred, saying: "I know it's difficult to go to these stadiums and there's a lot of talk about Man City's form at the moment, but I always look at their team and I see a team full of quality players. const loadOvpS...

It doesn't look like Manchester City will celebrate another title (Image: Getty)So here we are again. The clock is ticking on another surreal 12 months in the Premier League, a year that has kept us guessing, had fans behind sofas panicking about results and caused the kind of drama that continues to see the English elite hailed as the most exciting and thrilling. exhilarating in the world.Well, sort of. Manchester City have won the title once again. Erling Haaland has grabbed the golden shoe again. Ange Postecoglou still frequently used the word “companion”. And what about the three promoted clubs? “We never saw it coming”…said absolutely no one.Even VAR has settled in with more sensible procedures. But at least we approach 2025 with a certain mystique, most of it surrounding the coll...

Pep Guardiola has loved life in Manchester since arriving in 2016 (Image: Getty)It's been just under nine years since a new face, Pep Guardiola, arrived in the north-west of England to begin life as manager of Manchester City.Nearly a decade and 18 major honors later, the Catalan coach is still here and isn't planning to go anywhere yet.His latest contract extension at the Premier League side will see his stay surpass the 10-year mark, with Guardiola - in more ways than one - part of the furniture in Manchester.But why did the man who spent four years at the helm of FC Barcelona and only three years at Bayern find life so easy in the mud of Manchester? const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?...

Bukayo Saka and Matthijs de Ligt both doubtful for festive encounters (Image: Getty)The Premier League returns this week with a festive twist as all 20 teams return to action.After their nine-goal thriller in north London, Liverpool return to Anfield as they look to move closer to Premier League glory.Arsenal hope to have a say in the proceedings, but Mikel Arteta and co. were left shaken when Bukayo Saka limped off during the Gunners' weekend win over Crystal Palace.At the other end of the table, Oliver Glasner's side and Leicester City are fighting for their lives, while Manchester City look to end a run of one win in 12 matches. const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=p...

Pep Guardiola is under pressure at Man City (Image: Getty)Pep Guardiola is under huge pressure at Manchester City and the chances are slim that the Spaniard will be the next sacked Premier League manager.City are in dire form which has seen them record just one in their last 12 matches in all competitions.Gary O'Neil was sacked by Wolves earlier after just two wins in 16 and Southampton axed Russell Martin after one win in 17.So is Guardiola just weeks away from being sacked? The Express Sport editors had their say… const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=114291&vp_content=plembed3e7arguyxmsj&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v114291');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};wi...

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (right) and Erling Haaland (Image: PA)Pep Guardiola has come to the defense of struggling Manchester City star Erling Haaland following their recent shock defeat to Aston Villa, refuting any individual blame.Although the team has slipped to seventh in the Premier League and fallen 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, the City boss is maintaining the usual mantra."It's about us, not just one player," Guardiola remains confident in Haaland's abilities and his value to the team, stressing: "In the past when we were scoring goals and Erling was so prolific and helped us, it was thanks to the team. But when we have problems at the back and in the middle, it all depends on the team."Not just one player. If it was just one player it would be easy to un...