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“At This Club You Have to Win or You’re in Trouble” – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his impressive track record with the club is the only reason he hasn’t been sacked despite their recent poor form.
Guardiola, who has won 18 trophies during his managerial career at City, including five Premier League titles, acknowledged that his past successes have bought him time during this challenging period.
City, known for their dominance in English and European football, are currently enduring their worst run under Guardiola.
The team has failed to win any of their last six matches across all competitions, a streak that includes five consecutive defeats and a single draw.
Speaking to reporters, Guardiola candidly addressed the speculation surrounding his job security.
“At a club like this, you have to win. If you don’t win, you’re in trouble,” he said.
“I understand people are asking why I haven’t been sacked yet.
The truth is, it’s because of what we’ve achieved over the last eight years.
The hierarchy and everyone at the club trust me because of our past success.”
Guardiola emphasized the pressures of managing a top club like Manchester City, where expectations are sky-high.
“It’s not common for a manager to survive a run like this in big clubs.
But I also know that the moment I feel I’m not contributing positively to the club, I’ll step aside.
Another manager will take over. That’s how it works in football,” he added.
The Spanish tactician, regarded as one of the greatest football managers of his generation, has revolutionized Manchester City’s style of play since joining in 2016.
Under his leadership, the club has set numerous records, including the highest points tally in a single Premier League season and an unprecedented domestic treble.
However, Guardiola admitted that the current situation is far from ideal and is determined to turn things around.
Despite the challenges, Guardiola reaffirmed his commitment to staying at the club and resolving the issues on the pitch.
“I want to be here. I want to fix this,” he said passionately.
“But I also understand the nature of football. Results matter, and if I can’t deliver, someone else will take my place.”
Former footballer Thierry Henry has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s match following their loss to Atlético Madrid on October 13.
Speaking during a brief interview on CBS Sports, Henry criticised the practice of players or coaches expressing certain opinions through the media instead of addressing issues directly within the dressing room.
“I’m not a coach anymore, but I always say, whoever speaks like that, out. Keep that in the dressing room, it’s as simple as that,” Henry said on CBS Sports.
“That is the only way it can work. You have to say those things to a person’s face… going through the press, I am not really a fan of that.”
Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has shared his thoughts on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, revealing that he hopes the winner will come from his team.
The manager spoke about how hard his players have worked and expressed his belief that they deserve the recognition.
“What I hope is that we win this trophy. We have players who deserve it.”
“Last year, we were the best team. We showed that it wasn’t just Ousmane Dembélé who deserved it.”
French football pundit Walid Acherchour has named Lamine Yamal as his pick to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, sparking reactions among football fans.
Acherchour’s choice came as a surprise to some fans, who expected him to support fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé instead.
Speaking about his prediction, Acherchour expressed confidence in Yamal’s chances of winning the prestigious individual award.
“For me, Lamine Yamal, he is going to get it [2026 Ballon d’Or]. For me, there’s no doubt anymore,” Acherchour said, as quoted by Actu Foot. That start to the season shows that in fact, he was injured during the World Cup. He was the best player in La Liga, and he won the World Cup.
“Even if, for me, in fact, he doesn’t have the Ballon d’Or unanimously because his World Cup was average, even being average, he won it with Spain. He won La Liga with Barça.”
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