Published 15:46 IST, January 7th 2020

Pep Guardiola says he would rather go to Maldives than manage Manchester United

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he would never manage Manchester United and would rather prefer to go on a holiday to the Maldives.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Manchester City manr Pep Guardiola has been criticised recently as City have fallen behind Liverpool and Leicester City in title race. Manchester City are currently third in Premier League points table, behind Liverpool and Leicester City. Amid all criticism, Pep Guardiola has spoken about his manrial ambitions ahead of City's Carabao Cup clash against local rivals Manchester United. 

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Pep Guardiola would never man Manchester United

Pep Guardiola was quizzed about idea of managing Manchester United after his stint with Manchester City. former Barcelona boss stated that he would never manr United if he was offered a role at Old Trafford. He also asserted that he would rar go on a holiday than taking over reins at United.

It is believed that United had tried to rope in Guardiola in 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson ended his manrial career. However, Spaniard had already decided to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

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Pep Guardiola would prefer going on vacation than train Manchester United

Pep Guardiola asserted that even If he did t have any offers, he would be vacationing in Maldives. He, however, clarified saying that he may t go to Maldives because it doesn't have any golf courses but after training Man City, he won't train United, just like he would never man Real Madrid.

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Sir Alex Ferguson had also recently praised Guardiola’s tactics. He stated that he admired Guardiola's way of working. He described him as one of best manrs ever because of his efforts in Manchester City’s dominance in recent years.

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Manchester City will next play against Manchester United in Carabao Cup

Manchester City recently defeated Port Vale with a 4-1 scoreline in third round of FA Cup. Man City are however having a t-so-good campaign in Premier League se season after winning it twice in a row. City are placed third on League points table with 44 points to ir credit. y trail by 14 points to League leaders Liverpool and will next play against Manchester United in Football League Cup (Carabao Cup) on January 7, 2020 (January 8 IST).

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15:32 IST, January 7th 2020