As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb latest news and return dates - Busy January window and returning stars could propel Man City to strong final months of the season

Pep Guardiola has insisted that Manchester City ’s perilous position in the Champions League is not a problem but an opportunity. With a game to go of the group stage, City, the 2023 winners, are on course for an early exit as they stand 25th in the 36-team table.

Ruben Dias is back in the Manchester City starting XI for the game against Ipswich but Nathan Ake has missed the trip to Portman Road after picking up an injury.

Updates on Bobb, Ake, and StonesManchester City’s recent performances suggest a return to form under Pep Guardiola’s management, following a period that

Pep Guardiola & Carlo Ancelotti react as Man City will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-offs.

To that end, Guardiola is applying subtle pressure on John Stones to be available, with a long list of defensive injuries and new signing Khusanov not eligible for the group stage

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City team face a ‘really tough’ task to progress in the Champions League after being drawn against Real Madrid of Bayern Munich in the play-offs. Man City avoided an embarrassing Champions League exit by coming from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola says Abdukodir Khusanov "will learn" after the young defender's nightmare debut against Chelsea.

Manchester City beat Club Brugge in a huge Champions League showdown and avoided a shock elimination in the process. Pep Guardiola's side knew only a win would be enough for a place in the playoff round and the Spaniard needed to inspire his players.

Pep Guardiola laid down a harsh reality for John Stones after more injury troubles this season and £63m spent on new central defenders.

Manchester City could bring Savinho back into the starting lineup for Sunday’s massive Premier League clash with Arsenal. The Brazilian helped turn things around as Man City came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night.