RismadarVoice Reporters
May 22, 2026
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has described former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson as the greatest manager in English football.
Guardiola made the remarks during his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City’s final Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday.
According to the Spaniard, Ferguson’s longevity and achievements set him apart from other managers in the English game.
“He [Ferguson] is the greatest in this country,” Guardiola said.
“The tenure, the time, and for many, many reasons… I’m happy that Sir Alex Ferguson, the greatest, could see.
“I’m pretty sure, Sir Alex, we are not the ‘noisy neighbours’, we are the ‘neighbours’. Just ‘the neighbours’. And I’m happy that he has been watching.”
Sir Alex Ferguson retired from management in 2013 after a highly successful spell at Manchester United, three years before Guardiola arrived in English football in 2016 following his time at Bayern Munich.
Ferguson’s tenure at Old Trafford saw him become the most decorated manager in Premier League history, with multiple league titles and domestic honours.
