Sir Alex Ferguson has made the same 'painful' response presenting Pep Guardiola with the League Manager Association Manager of the Year award as he did for Jurgen Klopp's triumph last year.
The Manchester City boss scooped the Premier League Manager of the Year award after claiming their third successive top-flight triumph as they pipped Arsenal to the title. Mikel Arteta's side were seemingly runaway leaders throughout the campaign but the Citizens trudged back and overcame the challenge to retain their place at the pinnacle.
There was no place in the nominations for the Reds boss after their disappointing season. Despite their slow start which saw them meandering in mid-table but they refound their form and managed to qualify for the Europa League.