Why Manchester City's Belgian winger symbolises a potentially significant tactical shift from the most revered manager of the modern era

If there was an air of inevitability about Erling Haaland scoring Manchester City's first two goals against Bournemouth on Sunday, the same could not be said of the man who provided both of the assists.

Pep Guardiola insists he is certain that Rodri will return to his best but said Manchester City have to be patient until the Ballon d’Or winner is ready to start every game again.

Nine months ago the Reds comprehensively outplayed Manchester City on their own patch. But it was a very different story on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium

Pep Guardiola delivered a worrying update on Erling Haaland's injury status ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash with Bournemouth. The 24-year-old marksman sat out City's 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Swansea midweek,

Sunday began with a celebration of Pep Guardiola and ended in the same manner, with the Manchester City boss showing he has new energy in a new era for the club.

In contrast, the overwhelming majority of Guy Roux’s 1,754 games came over three spells with Auxerre. His compatriot, Arsène Wenger, Ferguson’s longtime rival, racked up 1,702 games on the touchline.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has received a warm message of congratulations from one of his most iconic rivals within the game this week.There are few rivalries in modern football as rich and