Pep Guardiola: My theory

Are Manchester City Pep-aring a new manager?

I believe that Pep Guardiola could be managing Manchester City next season. Below are a few of the reasons why I think he will:

• Former Barcelona staff at City;

Manchester City have recently employed three former Barcelona staff. All of the following members of City hierarchy are formerly a part of the Catalan outfit. Ferran Soriano (current City CEO) and Txiki Begiristain (current City Director of Football) have increased links between Man City and Barcelona, and both of the above previously worked with Guardiola before he stepped down as Head Coach of the Spanish giants. Begiristain is also considering hiring former Barcelona scout Bojan Krkic, too.

• Mancini and poor tactical decisions

Manchester City have recently suffered as a result of poor managerial tactics, such as zonal marking and a 3/5 man defence, consisting of 2 "wing-backs". This has fuelled speculation linking Roberto Mancini with a move away from the English Champons. 

• Guardiola's judgement

Guardiola hasn't just been linked with a move to the Citizens. A number of other high profile clubs are after the Spanish man's signature, such as rivals Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and AC Milan. However, Sir Alex Ferguson is not looking like retiring anytime soon. Manchester City have the money to bag the world-class players Guardiola would want to bring in, and they also have the one of the best academies in world football, with plans for a new state-of-the-art £100 million training complex. Manchester City certainly have the future aspirations and sustainability that would perfectly suit  Pep Guardiola.

• Trophies and experience

Although Roberto Mancini has brought plenty of success in such a short period of time, the Premier League title, F.A. Cup and Community Shield in just two seasons, he has failed to show any kind of promise in Europe. City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak will surely be wanting to win the Champion's League in the next few years, like Chelsea, and City don't look like winning it anytime soon. Guardiola would bring some much needed experience into the City camp and would collaborate with former player Yaya Toure, who has become a key figure for the Blues.