Guardiola keeps quiet on Manchester City future with title hopes fading

The outcome at the Vitality Stadium sealed Arsenal as champions after a wait of 22 years.

Widespread reports from Monday indicated City manager Guardiola would leave after the final Premier League match against Aston Villa on Sunday.

City have not replied in public to the speculation.

I might mention I still have a year left on my agreement together with discussions held across many years. Based on what I know announcing something mid competition brings bad consequences.

You know the initial person I need to address is my chairman. We will decide once we end the season then sit and talk. It is quite straightforward and then we form our choice.

I will not reveal it here since I must converse with my chairman together with my players as well as my staff since when we play for the FA Cup or the Premier League there is solely one matter in my thoughts to bring the side to its peak.

The exit of Guardiola who has a year left on his current deal would conclude one of the most triumphant managerial periods in English football history.

Since the 55 year old arrived in 2016 City have secured 20 trophies among them six Premier League crowns and the Champions League.

Guardiola former aide Enzo Maresca is reported to be set for the role having been unemployed since departing Chelsea earlier this year.