It’s been a little more than a fortnight since the worst kept secret in football was officially confirmed. After months of speculation, Manchester City confirmed on February 1 that Pep Guardiola has signed a three-year deal to replace Manuel Pellegrini. While City remain fighting on four fronts under Pellegrini this season there has been a consensus that the news could prove an unwelcome distraction, but the fanfare of securing world football’s most in-demand coach is understandable.
I’m sure we all know the numbers by now – 19 major honours and counting in seven seasons.