Pep Guardiola vowed he was staying put after bombshell of 115 charges ...three years on and even Man City are in the dark over their manager, writes IAN LADYMAN

As Manchester City scored the crucial first goal of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle, Pep Guardiola turned and grinned up at the executive level of the Etihad Stadium's huge East Stand and held two clenched fists in the air.