Richard Dunne believes Pep Guardiola was ready to walk away from Manchester City this summer – but all that changed amid a collapse no one predicted.

The Football Association (FA) have defended the ball used during Manchester City’s victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola. Following City’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over the Championship side on Saturday,

Pep Guardiola insisted he had no issue with Jack Grealish enjoying a night out – but warned he must deliver on the pitch for Manchester City. Pictures emerged this week of the England international apparently visiting a number of venues in the north east – including a social club where he reportedly bought drinks for the locals – last weekend.