Mikel Arteta is a graduate of the Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola school of coaching, with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Graham Stack explaining to GOAL the similarities that a title-winning tactician at Emirates Stadium shares with other Premier League champions. Arteta has become a managerial master in his own right, with important lessons being learned along the way.
Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes Mikel Arteta's side are favourites to retain the Premier League title following Pep Guardiola's departure. He also claims a trio of ambitious signings could turn the Gunners into a dominant force in England and Europe.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca as the "perfect" successor to Pep Guardiola as the Premier League champions begin a new era. The Italian coach has big shoes to fill after the legendary Catalan departed the Etihad Stadium following a trophy-laden decade in charge of the club.
Harry Redknapp has issued a stern warning to the Football Association about their long-standing interest in appointing Pep Guardiola as England manager. The former Tottenham manager believes that relying on a "tactical genius" like the ex-Manchester City boss won't fix underlying issues in the English game.
Newly appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has firmly rejected suggestions that he will simply replicate Pep Guardiola's tactical blueprint at the Etihad. Speaking at his official unveiling, the 46-year-old Italian acknowledged the daunting historical precedent of clubs crumbling after long-serving iconic managers depart, openly vowing to learn from the post-Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger eras to stamp his own distinct identity on City.
Andrea Pirlo is set to be named the new Italy head coach early next week after agreeing terms on a four-year contract. The former World Cup winner emerged as the primary candidate for the national team job after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola declined the federation's initial approaches, paving the way for his return to the Azzurri set-up.
Pep Guardiola has declined an offer to become the head coach of the Italy national team following discussions with technical director Paolo Maldini. The former Manchester City manager opted to stick to his plan of taking an extended break from management rather than taking charge of the Azzurri ahead of their upcoming campaigns.
Italy legend Paolo Maldini has confirmed that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached out to both Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti to lead a new era for the Azzurri. The national team is currently searching for a new direction after the devastating blow of failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has sensationally confirmed that Pep Guardiola is a primary candidate to take over as the next head coach of the Azzurri. President Giovanni Malago admitted that the federation is prepared to make a significant financial 'exception' to lure the former Manchester City boss to the international stage.
Italy are desperately trying to convince Pep Guardiola to become their new national team manager. Technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo recently held face-to-face talks with Guardiola in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss wants to take a break from football, meaning the Italian football federation faces an almost impossible task to hire him.
Manchester City have announced a unique online auction featuring the personal contents of Pep Guardiola’s office following his emotional departure from the Etihad Stadium. Fans now have the rare opportunity to bid on everything from the legendary manager's tactical whistle to his private collection of ornaments and training apparel.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly been offered the chance to become Italy's next head coach after holding face-to-face talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss has repeatedly insisted he is enjoying his sabbatical and has no immediate plans to return to management.
Thomas Tuchel is facing growing scrutiny after England's World Cup semi-final defeat, but former Premier League striker Clinton Morrison believes the German should remain in charge. Morrison insists Pep Guardiola would be the only manager worth replacing Tuchel for, while the FA continues to back its current head coach.
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