Enzo Maresca is under no illusions regarding the scale of the task awaiting him at the Etihad Stadium as he prepares to step into the shoes of a modern-day icon manager Pep Guardiola. The Italian, who previously served as an assistant during the club's historic Treble-winning season, knows that the shadow of his predecessor will loom large over every tactical decision and result during his debut campaign.
There are rivalries that never grow old: even in a Netflix documentary about his life’s work ("Mourinho"), Jose Mourinho could not resist a jibe at Pep Guardiola.
Paolo Maldini has provided a fascinating insight into the FIGC’s ambitious pursuit of Pep Guardiola, revealing the Catalan icon was on the verge of taking the Italy reigns. Despite the legendary defender's best efforts to lure the former Manchester City boss to the Coverciano training base, the deal ultimately collapsed at the final hurdle.
Manchester City are set for a significant cultural shift under Enzo Maresca as the new manager prepares to dismantle the captaincy selection process established by Pep Guardiola. The Italian coach intends to personally select the next club captain following the high-profile departure of Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid.
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.
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