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24 April 2026
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Pep Guardiola

Also known as: Guardiola · boss · City boss · the City boss · the Spainard

Manchester City manager who won the League Cup and is pursuing a quadruple in 2026.

Sport

Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League

The News

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.

23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League

    Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 19 April

  1. Arteta urges Arsenal to seize chance against Manchester City

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side are "more than capable" of defeating Manchester City in a Premier League title showdown at the Etihad on Sunday, holding a six-point lead but having played one more game. Arteta called for his team to go for it with full belief against City, who have won the title the last two seasons and hold the chance to close the gap with convincing recent form.

    19 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 13 April

  1. Arsenal slip further behind City in Premier League title race

    Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points after defeating Chelsea 3-0, while Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. The title race will intensify with a looming meeting between the two clubs, as Arsenal's recent form has raised doubts about their chances of a first league title in 22 years.

    13 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 6 April

  1. Leeds reach FA Cup semi-finals after dramatic West Ham penalty shootout

    Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.

    6 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 23 March

  1. Man City win League Cup; O'Reilly scores twice against Arsenal

    Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2–0 in the League Cup final at Wembley, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice after Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's costly error. The victory gives City their ninth League Cup and manager Pep Guardiola his fifth triumph in the competition.

    23 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final

    Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal progress in FA Cup fifth round

    Manchester City beat Newcastle 3-1, Chelsea defeated second-tier Wrexham 4-2 in extra time, and Arsenal saw off League One Mansfield 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 March

  1. Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw

    Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian

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