Man City boss Pep Guardiola reveals Sir Alex Ferguson text before Champions League final

Ex-United forward says takeover won't solve everything

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is being strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this summer.

Stepping into Sir Alex Ferguson's office during the height of his Manchester United powers was daunting enough as it was, doing so with the Old Trafford legend cradling a sword ratchets that up a notch.

"Be quick, I've only got a few minutes," Sir Alex Ferguson harked to a tight and tense press room at Carrington back in May 2002.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a tongue-in-cheek reference to Romelu Lukaku’s saved header from close range when explaining his Champions League final success.

Manchester City defender Rico Lewis's time on the international stage will come - but for now England Under 21 boss Lee Carsley is keen to protect the player.

Hollywood star Julia Roberts has sent a congratulatory message to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after he guided the club to its first-ever Champions League crown.

Manchester City were crowned champions of Europe for the first time in their history on Saturday evening after beating Inter Milan 1-0 in the Champions League final in Istanbul.

Jack Grealish had got the celebrations started in the dressing room at the Ataturk Stadium, and Kyle Walker had promised to demolish any drink put in front of him - with a pre-emptive apology to England boss Gareth Southgate.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to the special mentality of Manchester United's treble winners ahead of the Champions League final in Istanbul this evening.

Manchester City are on the verge of completing a historic Treble ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Inter Milan.

Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand said that Manchester United made a big mistake by allowing the likes of Jonny Evans, Javier Hernandez and Danny Welbeck to leave the club when they did, claiming Welbeck is still 'good enough' to play for United now.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is confident he will be fit for Saturday's UEFA Champions League final.

Sir Elton John had one of his best-known songs sung back to him at Manchester Airport on the weekend (June 4), when players and staff from Manchester City met the singer on the tarmac following their win in the FA Cup final.The team sung the chorus of John’s ‘Your Song’ while getting their photo taken with him, changing the lyrics to: “And you can tell everybody / We’ve won the FA Cup.” John had been performing in Manchester earlier that week, playing three nights at the city’s AO Arena – one of which was attended by Man City manager Pep Guardiola.Watch footage of the interaction below:Saturday night’s alright! ✨@eltonofficial

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola eschewed the usual cup final suit and instead donned a brown hoodie for the FA Cup final.

Kevin De Bruyne insists his career won't be defined by winning the Champions League - offering a different view of next week's final vs Inter Milan to manager Pep Guardiola.

Manchester United icon Eric Cantona has admitted he is only a fan of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in today's football climate.

Manchester United could win both the FA Cup and League Cup in the same season for the first time ever against Manchester City this weekend.

Yaya Toure was still basking in the glory of defeating an 'unbeatable' Manchester United in the Champions League final when one of his toughest opponents flashed up on his TV.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed he is in regular contact with Sir Alex Ferguson who provides him with advice.