Pep Guardiola could leave Man City at the end of the seasonManchester City boss Pep Guardiola will determine his future after Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. The uncertainty comes after City were eliminated from the Champions League by Guardiola's old adversaries, Real Madrid, who triumphed 5-1 on aggregate. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe report indicates that City's sporting director, Hugo Viana, has approached potential replacements for Guardiola, with Maresca among those with whom discussions are understood to have taken place. But with the eight-time Premier League champions facing a nine-point deficit to league leaders Arsenal, Guardiola confronts another enormous challenge if he is to secure another trophy for his illustrious collection. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe stated: "It is difficult once you are 4-0 down and playing 10 men against 11.

Source: Express March 18, 2026 12:04 UTC