Manchester City have considered a number of former Premier League players as potential Pep Guardiola successors throughout the Catalan’s time at the club, it has been detailed.Succession planning

To rephrase Guardiola, in Matheus Nunes and City academy graduate Nico O’Reilly, two converted central midfielders, he’s using ‘proper attackers’ at right-back and left-back.

In a chat with Vanity Fair, Pep's daughter Maria provided insight into the private life of one of football's most exceptional tactical brains. Due to her father's remarkable career as both player and manager, Maria has lived in Barcelona, Rome, Brescia, Qatar, Mexico, New York, Munich, Manchester and London.

City’s recent charge has undoubtedly been underpinned by Erling Haaland’s insatiable appetite for goals. The Nordic force of nature scored twice once more against Palace, taking his league tally to a frankly ridiculous 17 after just 16 matches. However, Guardiola warned that there was plenty more to come from City’s second top scorer this term.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City weren't perfect but they were convincing in a 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Stats indicate that Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola have the same favourite club to play in the Premier League.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted sealing first place in the Premier League on Christmas has boosted his confidence towards his side’s title aspirations. A Viktor Gyökeres penalty handed Arsenal all three points in a nervy 1–0 win over Everton on Saturday,