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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

Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test

The News

Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.

7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 February

  1. Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test

    Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 5 February

  1. Manchester City beats Newcastle to reach League Cup final

    Manchester City defeated Newcastle 3-1 in their League Cup semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, winning 5-1 on aggregate. City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final on March 22 at Wembley.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Arsenal seek title redemption after Manchester United defeat

    Despite a 3-2 home loss to Manchester United that reopened questions about mental strength, Arsenal remain four points clear atop the Premier League with 15 games remaining and opportunities in the Champions League, domestic cups, and the title race against inconsistent rivals City and Aston Villa.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Arsenal-Man United Premier League clash weekend preview

    Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Bodo/Glimt shocks Manchester City 3–1 in Champions League upset

    Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt defeated Manchester City 3–1 in their Champions League group phase match, with goals from Kasper Hogh (two) and Jens Petter Hauge, marking one of the biggest shocks in the competition's history. The loss left City without a win in four league matches and exposed defensive frailties in what the article describes as an increasingly troubled season for Pep Guardiola's team.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian

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