#1 Josep 'Pep' Guardiola

With his not so successful Champions League campaign the last season, Guardiola's hopes of revival are the real talks of the paper.
A veteran in terms of winning the tournament not just once, but on two different occasions, Pep's understanding of how the League functions is a key for the City squad.
With a trophy full of cabinets and a winning attitude, Guardiola is probably the topmost reason why Manchester City can win the title this year. With the tactics and the alignment of his players in different roles, City is sure to progress in a very different manner.
His expertise with his team, making them an all-star, 'hungry for more' kind of squad is also one of the reasons for his squad to be the ultimate revelation.
Although the Spaniard hasn't really flourished the tournament in the past seven years, his experience and miracles are all of the past, the times have changed, and so the way that the teams function.
Will he be able to do what most managers cannot? Only the time can tell, as the match days approach.
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