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Tom Victor

Pep Guardiola delivers brutal snub to Gary Neville after Man City lift title

Pep Guardiola dealt Gary Neville a blow by suggesting the former England right-back wouldn't be able to play at right-back in his title-winning side.

The full-back position has taken on a different meaning under Guardiola this season. Both John Stones and Rico Lewis have regularly stepped into midfield from a wide starting position, giving the champions an added dimension to their game.

Neville was a more orthodox defender during his successful years with Manchester United, while his fellow pundit Micah Richards also had an up-and-down remit when he won the title with City in 2012. Richards asked Guardiola whether either man could slot into the 2022-23 side, who lifted the Premier League trophy after their victory over Chelsea on Sunday, and the response wasn't a positive one.

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