IN FOCUS: There is no doubting the quality of Pep Guardiola’s champions, but an ongoing investigation into alleged financial breaches weighs over the historic achievement of four league titles in a row, writes Miguel Delaney
Unfortunately for Eddie Howe, as long as he stays at Newcastle United, or Ange Postecoglou, while head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, they can never legitimately complain about fatigue or fixture congestion ever again.
Rodri has taken a swipe at Arsenal’s mentality by revealing how their rival’s defensive approach at the Etihad Stadium gave Manchester City all the encouragement they needed in the Premier League title race.
In the last 15 years, there has been no manager more influential than Pep Guardiola.