Pep Guardiola has lauded Manchester United even when the club has been at its lowest points during his time in charge in of Manchester City but his comments have often felt pitying.
Although Guardiola 'praised' United last season when there was nothing good to say about that side, his comments during this campaign have felt different. " United are coming back, finally they are coming back," Guardiola said at a press conference in late October after Erik ten Hag's side responded positively to defeat in the Manchester derby.
Guardiola knows Ten Hag well after the Dutchman managed Bayern Munich II during his time in charge of their first team. He said Ten Hag is a 'top-class manager' and that his teams 'are a joy to watch' when he was appointed by United.
