O’Neill Urges Guardiola to Clarify Future to Ease Squad Uncertainty

Former Premier League manager Martin O’Neill has asserted that Pep Guardiola “needs to remove doubts” from his Manchester City squad by providing clarity on his future. Guardiola’s current contract is scheduled to expire this summer, and he has not yet confirmed whether he will remain with the club beyond the conclusion of this season. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, O’Neill commented: “If it’s something that’s on the minds of the players that their manager is thinking of leaving, then perhaps he should come out now and say: ‘Listen, I’m hanging around – I’m not leaving at the end of the season’ That might relieve doubts in players’ minds.” He further noted, “It’s very difficult to keep winning.” The reigning champions are currently on a four-match losing streak, having been defeated 2-1 by Brighton on Saturday. This loss positioned the team second in the table, five points behind title rivals Liverpool as they enter the international break.