‘He grabs Messi’ – Ex-Arsenal defender, Keown reveals greatest-ever football manager

Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has revealed that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is the greatest-ever football manager.

Keown believes the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach is the best because of how he has transformed English football and his achievements

Writing for the Daily Mail, Martin Keown said, “He was grabbing players by their shirts, even Lionel Messi. Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff were roughing up the forwards, creating resistance as they were trying to score. It was a privilege to watch him work up close.

Since coming here in 2016, this is the man who has transformed English football. He has created the best team we have seen on these islands with his coaching and methods of play.

“If I am picking my greatest manager, he has to be No 1. Then there are Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp.”

Guardiola has won several trophies with Man City since joining the Premier League champions