Man Utd must 'prepare to pounce' - reaction to Guardiola deal

So, let's talk Pep Guardiola.

Ruben Amorim has naturally dominated the headlines regarding a manager in Manchester this week. But an anomalous spike momentarily diverted the discussion on Tuesday.

Manchester City's all-conquering boss is there to stay. At least for one more season after this one.

It is a little annoying, isn't it? But should Manchester United fans be bothered? I don't think so.

Arne Slot's almost flawless start at Liverpool has disappointed many an Old Trafford regular hoping for a post-Jurgen Klopp fall-off in the ilk of an all too familiar decline after the days of Sir Alex Ferguson.

It has also served as a reminder that Guardiola leaving City does not automatically mean the same, although there would be an air of vulnerability at Etihad Stadium.

The painful truth is that City are an expertly run club - 115 charges pending - and that is why, despite Txiki Begiristain's impending exit, the Catalan coach is staying put.

So, with that in mind, United must focus on themselves. Amorim's arrival has sparked a wave of optimism and rightly so.

It has been a painful decade. City and Liverpool battling for the Premier League while United scrap for a European spot is now the norm.

So the most important thing is to back Amorim and Ineos' efforts in preparing to pounce when Guardiola eventually does call it quits.

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