Manchester City are planning ahead for the departure of Pep Guardiola, and the legendary manager could recommend the person he feels is best to replace him

Manchester City fell to a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen with Pep Guardiola displaying clear frustration at three players.

According to reports, Manchester City are planning for life without head coach Pep Guardiola and have identified their 'top' replacement target.

Pep Guardiola believes that the experience of Fernandinho should remain in football, after the Brazilian confirmed his retirement from the game this week.Following an extraordinary playing career

Man City’s boss had words with the referee, Newcastle’s captain and even a camera operator after his side’s 2–1 defeat at St James’ Park.

Savinho could be easily replaced next summer if Pep Guardiola is serious about signing Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

He finished 27th in the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards, but will surely be much higher come the end of the 2025/26 campaign. Given Rodri won it in 2024, after City scooped the Premier League and Champions League double in 2023, no one could put it past Rice emulating his midfield compatriot.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he instantly apologised for his behaviour following his team’s Premier League defeat to Newcastle United.

Pep Guardiola oversaw another engrossing game of football, but this time his team was on the losing end as Newcastle United beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday at St. James' Park.

On his 100th game in charge in the competition, Guardiola picked his second-string side and watched as they were beaten by managerial complacency