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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has aimed a cheeky dig at neighbours Manchester United over their spending after they ended a six-year trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup.
The Spaniard congratulated United on Sunday’s win over Newcastle – a result that could prove a springboard for greater things in the coming years under Erik ten Hag – but he could not resist a joke about financial matters.
Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola said: “Congratulations to United for the Carabao Cup and to Newcastle as well – the game was entertaining.
“Sooner or later it should happen, shouldn’t it? It should happen. Welcome.”
Asked if United could now kick on and become serious title challengers, Guardiola said with a broad grin: “If they spend a little more money, yes! It’s because they didn’t spend, isn’t it?
“It's normal, they're in the position they normally should be. The reality is that two teams, Liverpool and ourselves, have done incredibly well in the numbers.
“When I landed here I thought United would always be there, for the history, for everything, and Erik is doing an incredible job.
“It's normal. United have to be there. Always having been opponents we were better in the previous seasons and now it’s closer. Anything can happen in the Premier League.”
We are hearing from Ten Hag at around 12.30pm, so come back to find out how he responds to Guardiola's comments...