Pep Guardiola has dismissed rumours regarding his potential departure from Manchester City, stating that such speculation had no impact on the team's preparations for their Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.

The news first emerged on Monday evening suggesting Guardiola might be leaving the club, although neither he nor Manchester City have officially confirmed this report.In his pre-match interview with Sky Sports, Guardiola did not comment directly on the possibility of leaving.Instead, he focused on the challenge posed by Bournemouth, who remain unbeaten in their last 16 matches.

Manchester City are under pressure, as a victory is necessary to keep the Premier League title race alive; anything less would hand the championship to Arsenal.

Guardiola emphasised the importance of the game and the determination required from his squad, making it clear that off-field speculation would not distract them from their objectives on the pitch.