'I want the chance to prove myself again'

PEP GUARDIOLA feels the need to prove himself all over again-despite his glittering successes at Manchester City.

- David McDonnell

The Catalan has established himself as the greatest manager of his generation, with trophyladen spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City, where he is now into his ninth season.

He has won six Premier League titles, four League Cups, two FA Cups, the Champions League, the Super Cup, Club World Cup and three Community Shields at City but, after the worst run of his managerial career - five defeats followed by a draw - he is up for the challenge.