Gossip: Grealish could get chance to revive Man City careerpublished at 08:21 BST 27 May
08:21 BST 27 May
Enzo Maresca, who has been linked with replacing Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, wants to give England midfielder Jack Grealish, 30, the chance to revive his City career after a season on loan at Everton. (Mirror), external
Manchester City are exploring a deal to re-sign Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles, with the 20-year-old, linked with Rangers, set to leave Sheffield Wednesday following their relegation to League One. (Talksport), external
Meanwhile, Rangers' chances of re-signing Mikey Moore on loan this summer have received a boost as Tottenham line up a new left-wing addition in Savinho from Manchester City. (Football Insider), external
Man City lead rivals in race for Andersonpublished at 17:27 BST 26 May
17:27 BST 26 May
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Elliot Anderson, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder leaning towards a move to Etihad Stadium instead of rivals Manchester United.
There is a growing expectation Anderson will leave the City Ground this summer.
United are unwilling to overpay, or get drawn into protracted negotiations.
No deal has been struck between Forest and City and the clubs are far apart on their valuation for the 23-year-old, meaning the situation could still change.
Guardiola's coaching staff leave Citypublished at 16:05 BST 26 May
16:05 BST 26 May
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Pep Guardiola's coaching staff will leave Manchester City as the eight-time Premier League champions enter an advanced stage to make ex-Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca their new manager.
City have announced Pep Lijnders, Kolo Toure, Xabi Mancisidor, Lorenzo Buenaventura and Manel Estiarte will depart after working under Guardiola's guidance during his final season in charge.
Maresca, who has been out of work since he left Chelsea in January 2026, is heavily tipped to become the new City boss.
The former West Brom midfielder managed City's elite development squad in 2020-21 and guided the side to their first ever Premier League 2 victory.
Maresca is likely to be joined by ex-Man City goalkeeper Willy Caballero, having previously worked with him at Chelsea and Leicester.
Hart 'quite emotional' at Guardiola 'regret' commentspublished at 11:34 BST 26 May
11:34 BST 26 May
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Watch former Joe Hart speak about Pep Guardiola's comments over his "regret" at selling the goalkeeper when he first arrived as Manchester City manager.
After his arrival in 2016, Guardiola told the former England international that he was surplus to requirements after deeming he would not be a good fit for his style of play.
Last week, just days before his departure, Guardiola reflected: "There is one regret that I have deep inside for many years, that I didn't give a chance to Joe Hart to be with me to prove himself how good a keeper he was."
Hart told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club: "I was surprised how I felt because I was actually quite emotional to myself.
"It was very nice of him to say it and I think he is genuine in what he said because he didn't need to say it, it wasn't a specific question on it.
"That was 10 years ago, we shook hands, we had a difference of opinion and he ultimately won and went on to do brilliant thinks at Man City.
"The comments made me feel I was right to believe in myself and say I deserved a chance. That was the only thing I really took from it.
"I get on with Pep, always have, but it was still nice to hear from a personal point of view after getting lost on loan for a few years after that."
'Guardiola leaves behind a team with a glittering future'published at 08:01 BST 26 May
08:01 BST 26 May
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Now the curtain has come down on the 2025-26 Premier League campaign, here is my end-of-season review - with a look back to what I predicted in August.
Prediction: 3rd
Pep Guardiola's final season in charge of Manchester City ended with the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, but this time they were outlasted by Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
The best pure football team in the country maybe, but the history books will not say that - only that Arsenal were champions, and rightly so.
City simply had too many days - too many draws - where they could not complete the job, and it cost them.
Guardiola, however, leaves behind a rebuilt team with a glittering future. He will not be back at the heart of next season's title race. City will be.
What I said in August: "I fully expect City to win a trophy and challenge for the title - but do not think they will reclaim their old crown."
'I don't have enough gratitude' - Guardiola bids farewellpublished at 07:42 BST 26 May
07:42 BST 26 May
Shamoon Hafez Manchester City reporter
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Basketball legend Michael Jordan led the cast of star names to pay tribute to Pep Guardiola at the Manchester City manager's farewell party.
Jordan, one of the NBA's all-time greats, and City's former captain Vincent Kompany were surprise participants in Guardiola's send-off at Co-op Live arena, which was attended by 19,000 supporters.
"I just wanted to congratulate you on an unbelievable career," said Chicago Bulls legend Jordan via a video message played on the big screen inside the venue.
Guardiola is known to be fond of basketball as well as being a keen golfer and Jordan added: "Enjoy your retirement. Good luck on the links and keep them straight. Congratulations."
British golfer Tommy Fleetwood also delivered a video message, saying: "You deserve whatever you are about to do next. It is an honour to call you a friend and congratulations. You have been amazing."
Veteran manager Neil Warnock added: "I can't quite believe you are leaving. I have seen off so many managers but you are top of the pile. The best manager I have ever seen."
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Guardiola's three children, as well as former captain Fernandinho, ex-sporting director Txiki Begiristain and goalkeeper Ederson - who left last summer - helped bring out all 20 trophies won under Guardiola.
Surprise appearances by current Bayern Munich boss Kompany and midfielder Jack Grealish, who spent a season-long loan spell at Everton, were loudly cheered.
Guardiola said goodbye for the final time in an interview with Oasis star Noel Gallagher.
"Thank you so much, I don't have enough gratitude. Always, for the rest of my life, I will have you in my heart," said the Spaniard.
Man City celebrate through city centrepublished at 18:34 BST 25 May
18:34 BST 25 May
Manchester City's open-top bus parade has been celebrating the men's, women's and academy teams' achievements this season, and will also be saying goodbye to managerial great Pep Guardiola and long-serving players Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
'Heartfelt goodbyes' - fans on season and a 'stunning decade'published at 11:57 BST 25 May
11:57 BST 25 May
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We asked for your views as Manchester City bid farewell to manager Pep Guardiola with a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.
Here are some of your thoughts:
Martin: An emotional day at the Etihad with some serious and heartfelt goodbyes. City were the better team in the first half and should have been well out of sight even if it was their B team. Come the second half City fell apart with a woeful display defensively, gifting the game to a revitalised Villa. Foden had a sharply taken goal controversially disallowed. It was not to be City's day. Shout out to the Villa players for their guard of honour for Stones and Silva. A nice touch.
Harry: I couldn't tell you anything which happened in this game and I don't think I'll ever care. My mind was understandably elsewhere, so let me just say this. Thank you Pep, Stonesy and Bernie. And on a special note, thank you to Unai Emery, the Villa players and their supporters. It's a special thing to put football aside and recognise someone's contribution, so when I say that giving our legends that guard of honour (mid-game I might add) is the most beautiful thing I've seen in a while; I mean it.
Dave: What a season they have put together after a slow start. Then what a stunning decade of outstanding achievement. Pep will be sorely missed. He is quite simply the best manager.
Gene: This season was more than expected considering last season. The signing of Guehi and Semenyo was huge as they both integrated seamlessly and the rise of Cherki and Khusanov has proven to be wise additions. Doku has established himself as a dependable offensive weapon. Guardiola has left this team in an excellent position for the future with its ability to continue winning.
James: A hard season for City, too many draws have cost us the league - January being the worst month. The domestic cup double - excellent by any standard. Sad to see Pep leaving the club, a day that was always going to come. He's one of the all-time great managers and I am grateful for all he has done for the club, players and supporters. Next season will be wide open Manchester United back in the reckoning, while Arsenal, Villa, and Liverpool will all be contenders. Going back to Pep, wish him all that is best in life, and as he says, the club will go on; change is part of life and progression.
Fans flock to see end of Guardiola erapublished at 08:02 BST 25 May
08:02 BST 25 May
Shamoon Hafez Manchester City reporter
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The merchandise stalls were doing a roaring trade before kick-off as flags and scarves emblazoned with Pep Guardiola's face were bought by those attending the end of this incredible era.
The arrival of the City team bus was greeted by hundreds of supporters lining up alongside the barriers in front of the Colin Bell Stand entrance, hoping to catch a glimpse of Guardiola entering the stadium for one last time as their manager.
His tenure has delivered the Premier League title six times, as well as the holy grail of a Champions League plus three FA Cups and five Carabao Cups.
City have never previously seen success like it. Very, very few have. Only the great Manchester United era under Sir Alex Ferguson and Bob Paisley's Liverpool in the 1970s and '80s have enjoyed such trophy laden years.
A huge banner was unfurled in the East Stand as the players emerged onto the pitch before kick-off that read '10 years with Pep - Game changer, history maker, City forever'.
Villa boss Unai Emery, who called Guardiola football's "only genius" in the build-up to the game, presented his fellow Spaniard with a memento before the match began.
Guardiola barely flinched when his penultimate signing Antoine Semenyo volleyed home the opening goal, instead remaining in his seat and seemingly taking it all in.
To the left, his name will be immortalised at Etihad Stadium forever, with the newly expanded north end renamed the 'Pep Guardiola Stand' in his honour.
Guardiola said on Friday he was incredibly proud his father's name will be adorned inside the stadium forever and 95-year-old Valenti was there for his son's final game in charge.
His voice cracked during his farewell speech on the pitch, as supporters serenaded him with chants of "We've got Guardiola" one last time.
He made one final lap of honour and exited down the tunnel.
Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 07:46 BST 25 May
07:46 BST 25 May
Pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney join host Kelly Cates to bring you the action and talking points from all 10 fixtures on the final day of the Premier League season.
'I love you so much' - Guardiolapublished at 22:03 BST 24 May
22:03 BST 24 May
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It was an emotional afternoon at the Etihad as Manchester City supporters said goodbye to Bernardo Silva, John Stones and manager Pep Guardiola.
At full-time, a montage of the best moments from Guardiola's 10-years as manager played on the big screen and was set to an acoustic rendition of the iconic Oasis song 'Live Forever'.
The man who masterminded 20 pieces of silverware was then welcomed to the pitch with a guard of honour from players and staff.
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He addressed the crowd and said: "I'm so nervous right now. Why do you love me so much? Why do you do that to me?
"I never imagined the amount of love, it has been an incredible, tremendous honour to be your manager for 10 years.
"Incredible emotions. My dad is here today in the stands, 95-years old - wow! Maybe he doesn't realise but I'm pretty sure in many years this stand that looks really beautiful, the name of my family will be there. That is the hugest honour.
"It is an immense honour my family will have for the rest of my life. The players don't know it, but I will be up there [in the Pep Guardiola Stand] controlling them! The players have a huge responsibility to continue these standards - hopefully they fight and fight and fight. This is my home.
"Over the next years, wherever in the world, if you see me in the streets or here at Etihad Stadium, if you are a City fan come to me.
"It has been a huge honour to represent this club. Every decision I took, I thought was the best for this club.
Emotional scenes as Stones bid farewellpublished at 21:28 BST 24 May
21:28 BST 24 May
"Johnny, Johnny Stones" bellowed from the stands as Manchester City supporters said goodbye to one of the club's longest serving players on Sunday.
Stones, who was Pep Guardiola's second signing at City in 2016, was hugged by the City boss as he left the field to a guard of honour and standing ovation against Aston Villa.
