Pep Guardiola’s midfield has been the basis of his footballing philosophy, as his teams have dominated possession to a much superior level than previously seen.
His Barcelona trio of Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Xavi was possibly the greatest combination in history, whilst the Catalans’ obsession with his former position often saw him try to field midfielders elsewhere on the pitch at the Camp Nou – and it wasn’t unfair to describe this area as a huge problem for Manchester City last season.
