José Mourinho, left, and Pep Guardiola clashed frequently when the pair were managers in Spain, but Guardiola held open the possibility of the two sharing a glass of wine after the game todayFor a game featuring 22 men worth nearly £700 million, it is a measure of their magnetism that a record global audience will be fixated on the two guys in the dugout. José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola meet today in what is quite possibly the most anticipated and discussed — and certainly most expensive — early season football match in British history. While football in the Premier League era, many believe, has frequently succumbed to hyperbole, Manchester today has all the ingredients to satisfy the hype. Manchester United’s expected starting line-up has cost £350 million, Manchester City’s £320 million.

Source: The Times September 09, 2016 23:03 UTC