All about Pep

The Manchester Derby, taking place on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on FuboTV, will be a showcase for former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, despite his absence from the pitch. Since becoming Manchester City's manager in 2016, Guardiola has overseen six Premier League titles and a historic treble in 2023, while Manchester United has won only nine derbies against City.

Guardiola made his first derby appearance for City against Manchester United in September 2016, which they won 2-1. Since then, City has gone on to win a total of 16 derbies compared to United's nine. City's rise under Guardiola has put a halt to Manchester United's hopes of a quick return to glory after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. The Premier League has also been relieved by Guardiola's exit, as he is considered one of the greatest managers in football history.

Following Guardiola's departure, Manchester United has added a new manager, Michael Carrick, who managed to defeat City in his first match and in his final one against the Red Devils. However, United's squad planning has been less successful, with losses to Hull and a recent draw with Everton failing to boost their standings. Additionally, United's transfer activities have been criticized for not yielding the desired results, while City has strengthened their squad through a significant investment in new players.

Despite these developments, Manchester City remains at the top of the league with three wins out of three and a strong showing in the Champions League, with striker Erling Haaland scoring five goals in his last three outings. The Manchester Derby will provide a final opportunity for Guardiola to leave his mark on the club before his exit.