You could tell this was little more than a ceremonial match… it took Pep Guardiola a full 55 seconds to stomp into the technical area.
It might have been a misplaced pass or someone not closing down with sufficient urgency but whatever it was, Guardiola was quick to let the culprit know about it.
Lifting his fifth Premier League trophy in seven seasons, Pep has, in a footballing context, taken perfectionism to new levels. It is perfectionism twinned with obsession, which makes his seven-year stint at City all the more remarkable.
