‘Stop yourself’ – talkSPORT hosts left visibly shocked by Pep Guardiola sack claim

The Sports activities Bar has formally heard all of it now.

Following Feyenoord’s shock 3-3 comeback towards Manchester Metropolis an unbelievable declare was made about supervisor Pep Guardiola.

The legendary Spaniard had simply ended a five-game dropping run with an equally humbling draw and strain is now absolutely upon his shoulders forward of a visit to Anfield to face Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Having solely simply signed a contract extension, there are some whispers that will not have been one of the best thought.

Nonetheless, one fan thinks Guardiola ought to have referred to as it a day final season, off the again of a four-year title-winning streak.

Metropolis fan Anthony instructed Jason Cundy and Jamie O’Hara: “All of us noticed how good Arsene Wenger was however he let his group grow old and older – after which they had been dropping out of the highest 4. I don’t need the identical factor with Guardiola. 

“I mentioned final yr we should always have checked out [Carlo] Ancelotti and that’s not taking something away from Pep, he’s one of the best we might have ever had. Ancelotti is like Fergie [Alex Ferguson] in that he can rebuild group after group.”

Provided that Ancelotti is contracted to arguably the most important membership on the planet in Actual Madrid and Guardiola is probably the most profitable supervisor of the trendy period, it’s truthful to say that Cundy and O’Hara had been in a state of shock.

“What do you imply have a look at Ancelotti? He’s not going to Metropolis is he?” Cundy mentioned. 

“Are you joking me? You’re saying he might have left Actual Madrid to go to Manchester Metropolis? Your wheels have come off Anthony.

“What are you speaking about Anthony? Why are you even speaking about taking a look at a brand new supervisor if you gained the Premier League final season?”

Anthony wasn’t completed although, saying Ancelotti would have been attracted by Metropolis’s superior funds, earlier than including: “Take a look at the state of this season now, it’s like what Wenger did, he left an growing older group and that’s what we are able to’t do anymore.

“You may’t sack Pep, he’s unsackable, however you can substitute him. Finish of the season we should always have a look at Ancelotti.

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“I mentioned it final season we should always have carried out it then due to the growing older group similar to Wenger. Take a look at Wenger, he was saved there by loyalty and Arsenal dipped and dipped. 

“The distinction with Fergie is he saved rebuilding the group and obtained out when it obtained powerful. When Pep grew to become obtainable Fergie knew it was getting too scorching and he obtained out simply in time and that’s what Pep ought to do now.”

O’Hara then joined in on the disbelief, saying: “What are you happening about? Cease your self. 

“Guardiola constructed among the finest groups in soccer historical past and has gained the Premier League 4 years on the trot and 13 video games into this season you’re saying you wish to substitute him as he’s turn out to be Arsene Wenger? What are you happening about?!”