Source: TheGuardian
‘It was everything we wanted to be’: why Barcelona has given Manchester much more than Pep and fine food
Man City’s success under ex-Barça manager Pep Guardiola mirrors the reinvention of the booming city centre, but its roots lie in decades-old civic connections, says Andy SpinozaThe eyes of the world were, for the second year running, on an FA Cup final fought out between Manchester’s two football clubs, their fans festooning Wembley in United red and City sky blue.When Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City parade through the streets on Monday, the inevitable accusation will follow that the manager’s sixth Premiership title proves that football’s underdog has become its apex predator thanks to the club’s takeover by Abu Dhabi United Group. Continue reading......read full article
