Paul Merson criticises Pep Guardiola for going backwards | OneFootball

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has criticised Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, claiming that he is not ‘the best manager in the world.’

After suffering six defeats this season, the current Premier League champions find themselves 22 points behind the league leaders Liverpool after 25 games played.

City have won the last two league titles, earning a total of 198 points over the previous two seasons. Guardiola also guided the club to a domestic treble last season, after adding the FA Cup and Carabao Cup to their trophy haul.

However, former Arsenal midfielder Merson believes the former Barcelona manager should be coming under more scrutiny.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “They’re 22 points behind.

“Let’s be honest, he’s the only manager in the world who can get away with it because he’s the best manager in the world.

“How is he the best manager in the world if he is 22 points behind?

“What Klopp has done, he’s gone that way (forward). He’s brought extra players in. That team hasn’t been the same, he’s gone forward. Man City haven’t, have they?

“We all knew they needed a centre-back when Kompany went. “