Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-16 20:00:00
The rivalry between Manchester City and Manchester United in English football is well-known, with City having won 20 out of 54 meetings in the Premier League era. Since Pep Guardiola took charge in 2016, City has faced United 23 times, winning 13. Stuart Pearce, a former City manager, suggested on talkSPORT that City players could make a financial gesture to support Alex Ferguson, who recently left his ambassadorial role at United. While Pearce’s idea was made in a tongue-in-cheek manner, it is unlikely that City supporters would support funding Ferguson’s role, considering his history of beating City as United’s manager.
Pearce has a history of making outrageous suggestions, like playing a goalkeeper as a striker during his tenure at City. Despite Ferguson’s success against City during his time at United, some believe Guardiola is a better Premier League manager. While Pearce’s suggestion may not be taken seriously by City fans, it underscores the long-standing rivalry between the two Manchester clubs and the respect some have for Ferguson’s contributions to United.
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