Erling Haaland took part in Manchester City training on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash against Brentford. The striker was granted the option of compassionate leave this week following the death of his close friend Ivar Eggja. When asked about Haaland’s availability during his press conference on Friday, Pep Guardiola said a late decision would be made over the 24-year-old. ‘It’s a tough moment for him and his family,’ Guardiola said. #footballfanarena #ffa #mancity #erlinghaaland #premierleague #trending #pepguardiola #football #transferwindow

Roy Keane has identified a ‘problem’ for Manchester United after they lost the 2024 Community Shield on penalties to their rivals Manchester City. The Red Devils beat Pep Guardiola’s men in the FA Cup final last season to qualify for the Community Shield and locked horns with City once again on Saturday. United thought they’d won it with Alejandro Garnacho’s late goal, only for City to equalise at the death and then come out on top after a tense penalty shootout. Legendary former United midfielder Keane, covering the showdown as a pundit, shared his thoughts on his old club after the match in his analysis for ITV. #footballfanarena #ffa #manchesterunited #mancity #pepguardiola #facup #football

Pep Guardiola believes Premier League title rivals Arsenal are ‘on fire’ ahead of the new campaign as they bid to end Manchester City’s reign as champions. Mikel Arteta’s side pushed City in last season’s title race, which went down to the final day and saw the top two separated by just two points. The Gunners have since strengthened their squad with the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori and also recorded an impressive 4-1 win over German champions Bayer Leverkusen in a recent pre-season friendly. Asked ahead of the Community Shield against FA Cup winners Manchester United if he was concerned about his side’s potential title rivals, Guardiola said: ‘Of course. #footballfanarena #ffa #premierleague #pepguardiola #manchesterunited #mancity #arsenal #football

Pep Guardiola insists he ‘likes’ the playing style Enzo Maresca is trying to implement at Chelsea following their 4-2 friendly defeat to Manchester City in Ohio on Saturday evening. Erling Haaland looked in fine form as he opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the fourth minute after the Norwegian striker was fouled by Levi Colwill. Chelsea were then two behind a minute later when Reece James put Moises Caicedo under pressure and the Ecuador international’s wayward pass was intercepted by Haaland, who finished neatly past Robert Sanchez. Maresca’s side were made to pay for another loose pass in the 56th minute when Raheem Sterling misplaced ball led to a City attack which Oscar Bobb finished off with a fine reverse strike. #footballfanarena #ffa #chelsea #erlinghaaland #mancity #pepguardiola #football

Jose Mourinho claims Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are ‘laughing at the mess’ at Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of next season. Chelsea took the surprise decision to end Mauricio Pochettino’s stint at manager after an encouraging end to the Premier League campaign and are now set to appoint Enzo Maresca as his successor. United, meanwhile, still have Erik ten Hag in place as manager but are conducting an end-of-season review which will ultimately determine the Dutchman’s fate and have already drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements, including Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Kieran McKenna, who has opted to remain at Ipswich Town. #josemourinho #pepguardiola #ffa #chelsea #manchesterunited