Pep Guardiola is recognized as one of the best coaches of all time, and one of the most influential one. Current Manchester City boss also has a history of grooming young talented managers who will eventually go their own path and be as successful as him. Tito Vilanova was the perfect example, before losing his battle with cancer in 2014. Mikel Arteta is getting more respect as Arsenal manager, especially this season, when the Gunners are the leading candidate for the Champions League spot, and now we have a possible third one.Journo: Would Eric Ten Hag be a good fit for at Man City if you leave? Pep “Do you want me to leave? Are you sacking me?” 😆 pic.twitter.com/D7a4c1ha8A— The Pep (@GuardiolaTweets) April 2, 2022 Erik ten Hag is currently the leading candidate for the new Manchester United manager. The Dutchman used to be reserve manager at Bayern while Guardiola was in charge of the first team, and the City boss urged his greatest rival to sign Ten Hag quickly.“We spoke quite regularly and he is just an incredible person and human being. I was surprised at how humble he was. For his qualities, just take a look at his Ajax team in the last years. It is a joy to watch. In many, many games, not just the year they got to the Champions League semi-final in 2019. In terms of qualities, just look at his teams. To define a manager, watch his team for a long time. This is a team, and this manager makes the players play. There is no doubt about that. If I was 100 per cent sure I would call Manchester United and say ‘guys you have to take him’, but nobody knows” said Guardiola.The Spanish tactician even went as far as confirming that Ten Hag would be good to succeed himself, if he decides to call it quits when his contracts runs out at the Etihad stadium in 2023.“Are you asking me if Erik Ten Hag could be here? Definitely. A lot could be here and I think he could be one of the ones. For the way he approaches the game, definitely, definitely. I will say it to director of football Txiki Begiristain now!” said Pep confidently.’We won 10 trophies but United have nothing’Manchester City continue their quest for another Premier League title in Burnley, who are desperate to come out of the relegation zone and face a very difficult task, while Manchester United could again slip at their home grounds since a tricky Leicester City is coming to town. Brendan Rodgers men have totally disappointed this season, but they are a quality squad and can beat anybody on a good day. United are under pressure not to lose the race for the fourth place which is already a tough task, since Arsenal is currently 4 points ahead of them, with a game in hand.PREMIER LEAGUE – ROUND 31Saturday 14.30: (1.15) Liverpool (10.0) Watford (18.0)17.00: (3.05) Wolverhampton (3.05) Aston Villa (2.65)17.00: (1.35) Chelsea (4.90) Brentford (9.50)17.00: (2.45) Leeds (3.35) Southampton (2.90)17.00: (14.0) Burnley (7.00) Man.City (1.23)17.00: (1.50) Brighton (4.20) Norwich (8.00)19.30: (1.55) Man.Utd. (4.40) Leicester (6.50)Sunday 15.00: (1.83) West Ham (3.70) Everton (4.80)17.30: (1.53) Tottenham (4.10) Newcastle (6.50)*** odds are subject to change
