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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Pep Guardiola says City tenure will not last as long as Ferguson’s at United

Pep Guardiola says the team spirit at City is the best it has ever been since his arrival.
Pep Guardiola says the team spirit at City is the best it has ever been since his arrival. Photograph: Tom Flathers/Manchester City FC/Getty Images

Pep Guardiola says harmony at Manchester City is exceptional but insisted he will not be the manager for as long as Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge of Manchester United.

Guardiola is in his sixth year at City, a tenure that has so far been supremely successful. While his opening season was trophyless, the 50-year-old has since led City to three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, four successive League Cups and last season’s Champions League final. City’s first domestic crown was claimed with a record 100 points and, if Guardiola’s side defend the title this year – they lead Liverpool, who have played a game less, by nine points – he will join Ferguson as the only manager in the Premier League era to do so twice.

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