Is Pepe Guardiola massively over-rated?

A lot of sports journalists see Guardiola as a genius coach but 'Pepball' has got average to poor results against teams with comparable rosters. When Messi, Xavi and Iniesta were at the peak of their powers, there was no comparable roster. Anyone could win the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich and Pep failed in the Champions League; losing in three consecutive seasons to three Spanish teams, all before the final. Also, see Manchester City's defeat to Monaco last season and their finishing a weak third in the league.

City could win the league this season and indeed they should because they have the best squad, not because Guardiola actually adds any value. His team are a slightly upgraded version of Arsenal; too good for inferior teams but always destined to struggle against sides with similar talent. Whether you love him or loathe him; Mourinho is a better coach and Man Utd will probably win this year's EPL.

Is this too harsh?

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RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

He'll soon realise that you don't win games in the Prem with a team full of superstars ...... starting Saturday when we give them a good hiding. (again) 😉

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@RodionRomanovitch No bias from you LOL.

City are still a strong side playing at home and I see that one as an even high scoring game. I hope you beat them.

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@Burnley123 If he plays a high back line we'll destroy them within half an hour. I doubt he's so stupid as to try that again though.

I think you're probably right about a lot of goals , should be a cracker.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@RodionRomanovitch [quote]I doubt he's so stupid as to try that again though.[/quote]

Pep is not stupid, he just knows better than everyone else. It's not stubbornness either, just determined adherence to the 'perfect' way of playing; which maximises his side's potential to pass in pretty triangles and have 70% of possession. It's not his fault if teams beat them on the counter-attack, it's his player's fault for not being as technically perfect as Pep's coaching. 😜

RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M

@Burnley123 lol !