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Tag: Pep Guardiola

Pep's new contract - Will the Premier League be more competitive when Guardiola leaves City?

Pep’s new contract – Will the Premier League be more competitive when Guardiola leaves City?

December 14, 2022 by Back Page Football

Pep Guardiola recently extended his contract, which will see him staying in charge of Manchester City until 2025, but what happens when he leaves?

Do great coaches need outstanding talent for sustained success?

Do great coaches need outstanding talent for sustained success?

April 19, 2022 by Back Page Football

Manchester City and Liverpool have used a combination of great coaches and top class players to reach the summit of English football.

Postponed North London Derby sets a dangerous precedent

Postponed North London Derby sets a dangerous precedent

January 17, 2022 by Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton discusses the Premier League postponements that have seen teams count injuries and AFCON absentees and show little desire to dip into their academies.

The Manchester City and Pep Guardiola project

The Manchester City and Pep Guardiola project

January 8, 2022 by Jack Murray

Jack Murray discusses Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and how they compare to the great sides of the Premier League era.

Will De Bruyne ever be the same again for Manchester City?

Will De Bruyne ever be the same again for Manchester City?

November 10, 2021 by Back Page Football

Kevin De Bruyne has long been seen as one of the best players in the Premier League but his recent form is cause for concern.

Manchester City remain the team to beat ahead of new Premier League season

Manchester City remain the team to beat ahead of new Premier League season

August 7, 2021 by Back Page Football

Ahead of the new Premier League campaign, one team remains the benchmark.

Is it time for Sergio Aguero to move on?

Is it time for Sergio Aguero to move on?

March 6, 2021 by Back Page Football

Sergio Aguero’s time at Manchester City may be coming to an end following a decade of success and memories.

Mentality Monsters 2.0 - How Mourinho can emulate Klopp on April 25th

Mentality Monsters 2.0 – How Mourinho can emulate Klopp on April 25th

January 15, 2021 by Seán Crosbie

On April 25th, Tottenham Hotspur will play against Manchester City in the League Cup final. As Seán Crosbie explains, never more has a club needed a trophy as much as Spurs.

Pep Guardiola - Tactical evolution from Barca B to Manchester City

Pep Guardiola – Tactical evolution from Barca B to Manchester City

September 24, 2020 by Sam Stobbart

With unprecedented success and the instigation of a tactical revolution, Pep Guardiola is rightly held up as one of the greatest managers of all time. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his career to date.

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

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