Mike McGrath Fri, 13 March 2026 at 10:30 pm UTC·5 min read Pep Guardiola has launched an extraordinary defence of his team selections. During a passionate monologue lasting almost five minutes, the Manchester City manager insisted he stands by every decision made and also revealed the reasons behind one of his most controversial line-ups during his decade at the Etihad Stadium.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Guardiola’s starting XI was under scrutiny in midweek when his team lost 3-0 to Real Madrid, with Savinho and Jérémy Doku picked at the Bernabéu. Both kept their places after playing in the FA Cup win over Newcastle United the previous weekend, with Guardiola wanting their...
