Slot's comment on Pep's Man City contract extension is somewhat unexpected
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 22.11.24. | 19:09
Liverpool's gaffer was asked about the news of Guardiola's decision to stay at Etihad for at least one more season
Pep Guardiola's decision to extend his Manchester City tenure is "good news" for the Premier League, claims Liverpool boss Arne Slot.
Slot, who succeeded Jurgen Klopp in the Reds dugout, was asked about Guardiola's new contract during his press conference on Friday, ahead of Liverpool's EPL clash against Southampton on Sunday.
"It's good news for City and for the league because everyone wants the best managers and the best players over here. He is definitely one of the best managers, maybe the best manager in the league. He's won four titles in a row, so it's fair to say he's maybe the best manager in the league.
"On the other hand, they have so many quality players that, if he would have made the choice to leave, I wouldn't have expected them to end up bottom of the league next season."
Slot said Guardiola is "one of the best managers football has ever had".
The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has won 18 trophies at City, including the Champions League in 2023.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler echoed Slot's sentiments, saying that it's "the best thing that can happen to the Premier League". Newcastle manager Eddie Howe added that "he's revolutionised how a lot of teams play."
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 12
Saturday
15:30: (6.25) Leicester (4.40) Chelsea (1.57)
18:00: (1.37) Arsenal (5.10) Nott.Forest (10.0)
18:00: (1.63) Aston Villa (3.80) Crystal Palace (5.70)
18:00: (2.40) Bournemouth (3.60) Brighton (3.00)
18:00: (2.45) Everton (3.50) Brentford (3.05)
18:00: (1.65) Fulham (3.70) Wolverhampton (5.60)
20:30: (1.55) Man.City (4.20) Tottenham (5.90)
Sunday
17:00: (9.50) Southampton (5.90) Liverpool (1.28)
19:30: (5.40) Ipswich (3.80) Man.Utd. (1.65)
Monday
22:00: (1.52) Newcastle (4.20) West Ham (6.25)
***odds are subject to change***
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