Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reacts to suggestion his team could be left behind by modern tactical trend (Video)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has widely been praised for “revolutionizing football” with innovative tactics, since the start of his coaching career with Barcelona.

But speaking to the press against City’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur this week, Guardiola was asked whether his team would be “left behind” as Premier League teams develop more direct playing styles. Here’s what he had to say on the subject.

Pep Guardiola is asked whether Man City face being LEFT BEHIND in the Premier League unless they change to a more direct style, like their rivals 😯

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— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV) February 25, 2025