Sir Alex Ferguson's prediction about Aston Villa has come true as they are now 3rd in the Premier League, above champions Man City, whom they recently beat. Emery's management and a system similar to Arteta's have been credited for Aston Villa's revival. Guardiola's struggle to visualize Kalvin Phillips starting for Man City has been a topic of discussion amidst Manchester City's dip in form.
In fixing one Man City weakness, Pep Guardiola has created another Manager solved the vulnerability of his freewheeling side by swapping creators for strongmen – now Aston Villa defeat could spark another reinvention | ✍️@JamesGheerbrant Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Nk8gy3u25a
Pep Guardiola believes his Manchester City Treble winners needed to be “shaken” into life, something he believes will happen on the back of an unexpected run of four Premier League games without a win Read the full story here ⬇️ https://t.co/AemNKdMdZ5
Pep Guardiola admits he 'struggles to visualise' Kalvin Phillips starting for Man City Read below 👇 https://t.co/pePBBkoj6S
🔵🏴 Guardiola: “I'm so sorry for Kalvin Phillips”. “I ask for good personality and also good character and he’s perfect example…”. “It’s just because I visualise something, I visualise the team and I struggle a little bit to see him. That’s all”. https://t.co/uBA8qd1WCk
Pep Guardiola apologies to Kalvin Phillips as move away in January looks likely More here 👇 https://t.co/pePBBknLhk
Guardiola on Kalvin Phillips “I'm so sorry. I ask for good personality, good character, thinking about the end. (He) is a perfect example. "It’s just because I visualise something, I visualise the team and I struggle a little bit to see him, that’s all." https://t.co/9gVf9vzRXw
🗣️ "There are many factors" Pep Guardiola says it would be so simplistic to say that Manchester City's dip in form is down to just Rodri being unavailable 🔵 https://t.co/xF701qVymc
Guardiola says he is "so sorry" for Kalvin Phillips, praises his attitude and application (and how he is always asking for that). But says "I visualise the team (in terms of how to play) and I struggle to see him."
Sir Alex Ferguson knew Aston Villa would be frightening on first weekend of the season Read more 👇https://t.co/PcsoXzJoQk
The story of how Emery revived Aston Villa and his own Premier League reputation involves a ludicrous high line, huge faith and a system similar to Arteta's But it also about whether a manager can change this late in his career https://t.co/60a7fibyOn https://t.co/60a7fibyOn
Sir Alex Ferguson knew Aston Villa would be frightening on first weekend of the season Read more 👇 https://t.co/PcsoXzJoQk
Confusion reigns at Manchester City thanks to Guardiola’s midfield muddle https://t.co/nJSt4afocn
Sir Alex Ferguson's prediction about Aston Villa comes true after Man City demolition Tap to read 👇 https://t.co/PcsoXzJoQk
Asked who impressed him most on the opening weekend of the PL season, Alex Ferguson picked out Aston Villa—despite the fact they had just lost 5-1. 🦁 Move forward 16 weeks, Villa are 3rd & above champions Man City, who they just beat. 🔮 📹 @NBCSportsSoccer https://t.co/U3MoWNFwS2