Pep Guardiola has secured his 20th trophy with Manchester City following an FA Cup win, even as reports surface that he intends to step down at the end of the 2025-26 season.
On The Rest Is Football, Gary Lineker marveled at the sheer volume of silverware, noting, "What's that, 20 trophies in 10 years for, for Pep Guardiola." Lineker further credited the manager with fundamentally altering the sport in England, stating, "Not only that, he's, he's, he's changed probably the style of football in this country as well."
The focus has now shifted to the looming vacancy at the Etihad. Alan Shearer teased the uncertainty of the post-Pep Guardiola era by joking with Micah Richards: "I heard a little whisper that even when, even Man City are thinking when Pep leaves, you might be getting the call, Mike."
While Manchester City management prepares for high-level talks with Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the podcast sphere remains locked in a celebratory tone regarding his tactical legacy, seemingly unbothered by the administrative turbulence that will define the coming months.
