Pep Guardiola revealed his admiration for Antonio Conte, whilst admitting he still feels his team can improve ahead of Sunday's clash with Chelsea.

Pep Guardiola revealed his admiration for Antonio Conte, whilst admitting he still feels his team can improve ahead of Sunday’s clash with Chelsea.

Having garnered much attention for the style of play he introduced at Manchester City last season, Guardiola says he can appreciate Conte’s workings at Stamford Bridge, where he too opted for a change of approach.

“What Antonio has done here maybe people don’t realise,” he said.

“He introduced another way to attack and with five at the back – another system. A lot of the teams – even Arsenal- were imitating to do that.

“Tactically he is a master, he did it amazing with the national team with Italy and I think Conte is going to give something for English football, I’m pretty sure of that.”

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