Pep Guardiola promises players he'll stay at Man City despite UCL ban- Pep Guardiola has promised his wards that he will not leave Man City even if they get demoted - The former Barcelona handler told his players to stay united after been banned for 2 years - Manchester City are expected to appeal the two years ban slapped on them by UEFA Pep Guardiola has reportedly told his players at Manchester City that he will not leave the Premier League side even if the Citizens should get demoted to the lower division. Pep Guardiola's assurance comes few days after his club were banned for two seasons from Champions League in which the club are planning to appeal. Since the Etihad club were banned by UEFA, there have been reports that gaffer Pep Guardiola could be leaving the side at the end of the ongoing Premier League season. According to the report on UK Sun, Pep Guardiola who has been at Manchester City for the past four years told his players that they should all stay together. Recommended for you Finally, Peter Obi's lawyers begin inspection of 2023 presidential election... During Pep Guardiola's first season with the Citizens, he was unable to win any title before the Spaniard steered his side to lift two English top flight titles. The Citizens got a good fight from Liverpool last season for the Premier League title before claiming it on the last day of the season. But the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich gaffer was taken primarily to the Etihad stadium so as to help the side in their quest to be champions of Europe. Manchester City's best outing under Pep Guardiola in the Champions League was reaching the quarterfinal last season where they were defeated by Premier League rivals Tottenham. Spurs went on to reach the final losing against Liverpool. Manchester City still have the opportunity to lift the Champions League this seasons starting from their tough round of 16 battle with Spanish giants Real Madrid. Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Manchester City star Bernardo Silva stated that he left Portuguese side Benfica too early and could be making a return to his native country later in his career. Recommended for you Banks begin payment of old naira notes to customers, set withdrawal limits... In 2014, Bernardo Silva only played three games for Benfica in topflight before making a move to join French side Monaco where he spent three seasons. Silva then joined the Citizens in the summer of 2017 and the Portugal international has won two Premier League titles at the Etihad under Pep Guardiola. Nigeria still needs Enyeama, Maradona was my toughest opponent - Rufai | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Pep Guardiola has promised his wards that he will not leave Man City even if they get demoted - The former Barcelona handler told his players to stay united after been banned for 2 years - Manchester City are expected to appeal the two years ban slapped on them by UEFA Legit.ng Nigeria still needs Enyeama, Maradona was my toughest opponent - Rufai |