Guardiola’s exit from Manchester City is expected to create relief among rival fans and hope for a power shift in Manchester. Some praise for City is tempered by ongoing financial-rule charges. Guardiola’s record of 20 trophies in 10 years and his strong influence on English football are acknowledged as significant. Rival supporters describe how his standards affected their own clubs and raised expectations. The comparison to Sir Alex Ferguson is discussed, with claims that Guardiola is not the Premier League’s greatest manager, though respect is still present. United’s appointment of Michael Carrick as permanent head coach shortly before the confirmation adds to hopes of a similar post-success hangover for City.
"On 8 May 2013 the football world rejoiced when the news came through that Sir Alex Ferguson was walking away from Manchester United and into retirement. After 38 trophies in 27 years, you could understand the relief. Now, with City confirming Guardiola is on his way out, the feeling is mutual. Praise for anything related to City understandably comes with hesitation while 115 charges for alleged financial rule breaches linger, but Guardiola's Ferguson-like thirst for lifting silverware, and his undoubted influence on the English game, cannot be ignored."
"A total of 20 trophies across 10 years should make it no surprise that we are glad to see the back of him. It's not quite Ferguson, and calls for Guardiola to be recognised as the Premier League's greatest manager are purely reactionary. That said, there is admittedly a layer of respect that seldom leaks out. Guardiola has watched four United managers come and go during his time in Manchester, yet he has always shown this great club the respect it demands."
"In another life, he was the chosen one, not David Moyes. Where would that have taken us? It is fitting how, 15 minutes before the confirmation of Guardiola's departure, United announced Michael Carrick's appointment as permanent head coach. I would be lying if I said there wasn't hope of City suffering the same hangover we did after Fe"
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