After reaching the Champions League final with Manchester City for the first time, Pep Guardiola set out what appeared to be his manifesto for an extended stay at the club. City had just reclaimed the Premier League for the manager's third in four years and were about to face Chelsea in the showpiece game on the European calendar when Guardiola was asked by former United defender Rio Ferdinand about keeping players motivated. ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola wades into debate to tip Man City great for future roleALSO READ: Unlikely Euro 2024 hero could save Man City millions in transfer windowThree years and three more league titles on, it is notable how little shaking there has been. No striker ended up arriving in 2021 as City made do after failing to land Kane or Haaland, and six players - more than a quarter of the squad - have won six Premier Leagues with Guardiola. Until then, Guardiola will again be tasked with turning 'almost impossible' into reality.

Source: Express June 18, 2024 06:36 UTC