Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola issued a warning to his Manchester United counterpart, Erik ten Hag, emphasizing the imperative need for victories at a prominent club to secure one’s managerial position. Guardiola conveyed this message during his Friday press conference in anticipation of the upcoming derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, Manchester United has struggled to mount a serious title challenge. Meanwhile, City, under Guardiola’s leadership, has claimed the league title six times, including five championships in the last six years, even matching United’s Treble triumph last season.
With United trailing 15 points behind City as they approach this weekend’s clash, Guardiola stressed the significance of achieving success at top-tier clubs. He acknowledged the challenges faced by United in transitioning from the immensely successful era under Sir Alex Ferguson and highlighted the increased pressure on managers in today’s football landscape. Guardiola expressed understanding of the difficulties in managing a club with such historical success and noted the reduced patience managers experience in the contemporary football environment.