Man City greatest club side English football history Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola declares Manchester City the greatest English club side ever after historic fourth consecutive Premier League title win.

Manchester City's remarkable success over the past seven years has solidified their status as the greatest English club side in history, according to manager Pep Guardiola. The team's unprecedented achievement of winning four consecutive top-flight titles was sealed with a 3-1 victory over West Ham on the final day of the Premier League season, inspired by Phil Foden.

Guardiola expressed uncertainty about what will drive his team next year, but he emphasized that the legacy of this City squad will endure forever. Despite facing stiff competition from legendary teams like Arsenal's invincibles and Manchester United's treble-winning side in 1999, Guardiola believes that City's record-breaking performances, accumulating over 90 points and narrowly edging out Arsenal for the title by two points, set a new standard for excellence.

While acknowledging the achievements of past teams and the challenges faced by modest clubs like Leicester City in winning the league in 2016, Guardiola defended City's accomplishments, highlighting the unparalleled numbers, records, goals, and points accumulated by his team. He acknowledged the financial resources and high-profile players at City's disposal but maintained that their success was a result of hard work and dedication.

Looking ahead to the future, Guardiola expressed admiration for Jurgen Klopp's tenure at Liverpool and praised Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his potential to lead the team to greater heights. Despite moments of fatigue, Guardiola remains committed to City's continued success and is focused on the next challenge, which could potentially include a run at the FA Cup or a historic fifth consecutive league title.

As Guardiola contemplates the team's next steps and the motivation to sustain their success, he remains optimistic about the future and the potential for City to continue rewriting the history books in English football.

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