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#3 The Pep factor
From the time he made his entry into coaching in 2008 as a relative novice in management, Pep Guardiola has always been distinct.
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He cemented his place in history as the first ever manager to win a sextuple, while also being the youngest manager ever to win the Champions League and incredibly, he did all these in just his first season of senior management (at the age of 39).
Since then, he has gone on to cement his legacy as not just one of the best coaches in the world, but also one of the most tactically astute managers with numerous records in Spain, Germany and now England.
Till date, the 48-year-old has won 26 trophies, which sets him out as the most successful manager of his generation by far and one of the most successful of all time.
The Catalan has not won the UCL since 2011 and faces pressure to deliver it in the Etihad following their massive investments in the squad over the years.
There are many who believe City do not have what it takes to win the Champions League as they are lacking in requisite experience. However, in Guardiola, they have a tested and trusted tactical genius who has the wherewithal to take them all the way.
