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Man City xi vs Chelsea is 'most attacking team in Premier League history', insists Redknapp

Jamie Redknapp has hailed Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side as the 'most attacking team' in Premier League history.

The Sportsmail columnist singled out Nicolas Otamendi and Fernandinho as two players who like to defend, but insisted City's attacking attributes are way ahead of anything he has seen over the last 20 years in England's top flight.

Speaking ahead of City's crunch match against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium on Sky Sports, Redknapp said: 'I look at this City team and I see two players who like defending. I think that’s Otamendi and Fernandinho.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have been heavily praised by Jamie Redknapp
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have been heavily praised by Jamie Redknapp
Sportsmail columnist Redknapp complimented City on their attacking options
Sportsmail columnist Redknapp complimented City on their attacking options

'Apart from that, I think that’s the most attacking team I’ve ever seen in Premier League history.