That was not enough against Bournemouth on Tuesday. A 1-1 draw gave Arsenal the Premer League title, but Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with two more cup trophies to add to the trophy cabinets at the Etihad. Before this weekend’s game against Aston Villa, the final confirmation came that Guardiola is stepping down as City manager.
“When I came here, my first interview was with Noel Gallagher. I walked away thinking, ‘Okay… Noel is here? This is going to be fun’, Guardiola begins to the club’s website.
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“And what a time we’ve had together. Don’t ask me the reasons I’m leaving. There is no particular reason, but deep inside I know that my time has come. Nothing lasts forever – if it did, I’d still be here. What will last forever are the feelings, the people, the memories and the love I have for my Manchester City,” says the Spanish coaching legend.
Which will have a grandstand part named after them – and a statue. Of course. Pep has brought 20 trophies to the Etihad since 2016, including 6 in the Premier League and one in the Champions League.
We thank you for the entertainment! The Premier League rivals can now breathe a sigh of relief. The football genius Guardiola will no longer “bother” them.
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