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Guardiola can change English game - Xavi

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes Pep Guardiola "can change the mentality of English football" during his time at Manchester City.

Xavi, 36, is currently playing for Al Sadd SC but won 14 major honours under Guardiola at Barcelona over four years.

He told BBC World Football: "If there is one person who can change the mentality of English players, of English football, it's Pep Guardiola.

"He is one of the best coaches. He could do a big revolution."

Guardiola won his first 10 games in charge of City before suffering a first defeat at Tottenham before the international break.