Pep Guardiola has refused to confirm reports of his imminent departure from his post as Manchester City manager, insisting he will hold talks with club officials to discuss his future in the coming days.

Not only have soccer fans heard the word surrounding Arsenal by now, they’ve surely heard it hundreds of times. “Bottle.” As in, to fumble away a golden opportunity through your own incompetence. “Choke” being the closest analog in American sports parlance.

After Man City conceded the Premier League title, Pep Guardiola wouldn't admit he's leaving, but that'll come soon enough.