However, Conte’s feat casts a harsh light on how poorly Guardiola and Mourinho performed. Guardiola guided City to an unconvincing third and Mourinho took United to a lowly sixth. The minimum requirement is that Guardiola and Mourinho ensure their team challenge for the title until May. The test is whether the 24-year-old can be a classic Chelsea Premier League centre-forward in the mould of Costa and Didier Drogba. Pep Guardiola: I will extend my stay at Manchester City if we win trophies Read moreAt City, Guardiola has splurged £199.79m on five players.

Source: The Guardian August 05, 2017 12:40 UTC