Manchester City’s push for Champions League football faces another stern test as they prepare for today’s Premier League showdown against Brighton. Pep Guardiola, ever the perfectionist, has described the run-in as “ten finals” for his side, a clear admission of the high stakes at play.

Manchester City face a pivotal Premier League fixture today against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Today’s match is crucial in the chase for Champions League football for next season. Pep

PEP GUARDIOLA has hit back at Fabio Capello’s claim that he is arrogant by pointing out that his success has raised standards in the Premier League. Former England boss Capello said in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo this week that the Manchester City manager’s “arrogance has cost him several Champions League titles”.

Pep Guardiola has fired back at Fabio Capello after the Italian legend branded the Manchester City boss "arrogant" and accused him of causing "tremendous damage to football."

Pep Guardiola offered a warning then a “big hug” to Fabio Capello in response to the Italian’s comments that the Manchester City manager is arrogant and “ruined” the game in Italy because of his era-defining style of play.