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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...

Pep Guardiola's future at Etihad Stadium in question (Image: GETTY)Pep Guardiola is currently going through his most difficult period as a manager, with Manchester City in the midst of a crisis that has seen them plummet down the Premier League table.The reigning champions sit in seventh place, having won just one of their last eight matches. Their dire form has raised questions over Guardiola's future at the Etihad Stadium despite the 53-year-old signing a new two-year contract last month.At this stage, there is no indication that club chiefs are considering appointing a new manager. However, it remains to be seen whether things will change if City slip further away from the Premier League's top four.Express Sport digs deeper by examining Guardiola's past, present and futu...

Eddie Howe (Image: © 2024 PA Media, all rights reserved)Eddie Howe is not ready to accept the Premier League's top six as an unattainable goal as he aspires to propel the team to elite status. Once underdogs, Newcastle claimed a remarkable fourth-place finish two seasons ago, echoing Aston Villa's feat last season.Despite financial regulations posing new hurdles and a subsequent seventh-place finish after their return to the Champions League, Howe is undeterred. His philosophy is clear: "I never see anything as a closed workshop. It's our job to try to get the best out of ourselves and not put any barriers to our levels or our expectations of ourselves internally and see what happens."Newcastle are set to face Aston Villa at revered St James' Park on Boxing Day, with the ho...

Everton manager Sean Dyche (left) will not underestimate Manchester City despite a run of nine defeats in 12 matches under Pep Guardiola (right), (Dave Thompson/PA). (Image: PA Archives/PA Images)Everton boss Sean Dyche has warned against taking a faltering Manchester City lightly, acknowledging the Toffees' improved form but highlighting City's turnaround potential. Dyche praised the work he and his team have done to address early season problems, while emphasizing that even Pep Guardiola's formidable side are not immune to the challenges of the match."They've had so much success under Pep (Guardiola) over the years that everyone seems to be under the impression that it's when, not if, it will come back," Dyche commented. "I don't know Pep's whole story, but I ...

Marcus Rashford and Pep Guardiola. (Image: Getty)Christmas Day may be almost upon us, but it's business as usual for Premier League teams. As well as preparing Boxing Day figures, many are finalizing their transfer plans for January, with the window opening in just over a week.And fans can expect big deals. Ruben Amorim's Manchester United overhaul is almost certain to include some new faces, while Arsenal could suddenly need reinforcements amid an injury crisis.Manchester City are also expected to spend money to remedy their remarkably poor form. Only £96.2 million was spent in January by top-flight clubs in 2024 as FFP concerns seemingly restricted owners, but that figure will surely be exceeded this time around.You can follow all the latest transfer news on our LIVE blog below.....

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Manchester City (Image: Offside via Getty Images)Pep Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City could be under threat as the team faces a crisis, reminiscent of his departure from Barcelona. After a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, Guardiola's side have now suffered nine defeats in their last 12 matches, a stark contrast to their previous successes, including the treble in 2023.The club's current form is a far cry from its glory days and echoes the decline Barcelona experienced under Guardiola before his departure in 2012. In a revealing interview with Audi in 2014, Guardiola admitted: "I felt like not being able to lift the title again,” a sentiment that might resonate with Cit...

Man Utd can get another Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal. (Image: Getty)Manchester United could repeat their heist of Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin, with another of the Gunners' exciting prospects potentially heading out the exit door, according to reports. Arsenal are reportedly facing a fight to keep teenage defender Ayden Heaven as several Premier League rivals seek his signature.The north London giants suffered a major blow when Obi-Martin left the club to join United's academy on a free transfer in the summer.The 17-year-old striker is already making waves in Manchester, scoring seven goals in as many matches for the Red Devils' under-18 team.Arsenal have a similar reputation to United for promoting young talent into the first team.Bukayo Saka has headlined the Gunners&#...

Pep Guardiola cited lack of motivation as main reason for leaving Barcelona (Image: Getty)Concerns could be growing that Pep Guardiola could leave Manchester City for the same reason he left Barcelona after a dispiriting 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. The defeat marks City's ninth defeat in 12 games, casting a shadow over Guardiola's future despite signing a new contract until 2027 last month.This crisis stands in stark contrast to the dizzying success of City's recent treble 18 months ago. But one could draw similarities to how his tenure ended at Barcelona, ​​where he led the team to unprecedented success before stepping down in 2012.Despite being considered one of the greatest teams of all time under his leadership, Barcelona's continued success eventually took i...

Victor Osimhen is currently at Galatasaray. (Image: Getty)We now have just over a week until the January transfer window opens and it will be a busy month for Premier League teams. A number of clubs are clearly in need of reinforcements, with the injury list growing amid a hectic schedule.Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United are all expected to sign after a disappointing first half of the campaign. Tottenham are also expected to enter the market, with Ange Postecoglou in desperate need of another goalkeeper.Despite being clear at the top of the table, Liverpool are also looking for signings to ensure they have the squad depth to go the distance. Just £96.2 million was spent in January on high-profile flights in 2024, with that figure expected to be easily surpassed this time arou...