- Ted Lasso set in Premier League
- Sudeikis plays fictional coach
- Asked about how Lasso would approach Pep
WHAT HAPPENED? Sudeikis said the American coach would probably undercut the sophisticated mystique of Guardiola to his players, mocking the Catalan's immaculate image and reputation as a tactical genius.
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WHAT THEY SAID: "He'd probably talk about whatever Pep's wearing," Sudeikis explained to Gary Neville on Sky Sports, before putting on Lasso's famous Kansas accent. "Like, 'You see that shirt he had on? That mock turtleneck, boy it looks good. You think he ever eats bread? You think he ever had a beer? He's got a model physique. Boy, he knows how to move those fellas around, don't he?'"
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Manchester City actually feature in Ted Lasso throughout the series, which is now in its third and final season.
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Getty ImagesWHAT NEXT? Perhaps Mikel Arteta will channel a bit of Lasso energy as he tries to inspire Arsenal to beat Guardiola's men to the Premier League title.