We've enjoyed success with a three-at-the-back shape in the last few matches but, as seen so many times during the reign of Mauricio Pochettino, we've also excelled in a 4-2-3-1 set-up.
Looking ahead to Saturday's clash between the sides at the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola, who knows Mauricio well from the duo's time in Spain, has lavished praise on our squad for the way they operate and adapt on the pitch.
"They have the quality with three or four at the back, they have the perfect movements from the back with the goalkeeper," said the highly-rated former Barcelona and Bayern Munich chief.