Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been named the LMA manager of the year after a superb campaign saw him win the league crown for a third time.

The 50-year-old - who arrived at the Etihad in 2016 from Bayern Munich - reclaimed the Premier League title with City, won the League Cup for a fourth time and faces Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday.

The five other managers who received the most votes were Marcelo Bielsa, Daniel Farke, Emma Hayes, David Moyes and Brendan Rodgers.

Guardiola said: 'I am delighted to win the LMA manager of the year award for the second time.

'It is, for me, such a special trophy to win because it is voted for by my fellow managers. An award like this is only possible though if a manager is surrounded by top professionals.

'My players have been fantastic - their dedication and professionalism never wavered, even in a season that has been the most challenging we have ever faced.

'And my staff are also deserving of the highest praise. I am so lucky to have a team of people who give everything they have every single day to make sure Manchester City are the best we can be.

This award is dedicated to and shared with them.'

Guardiola won a third Premier League crown with City after they finished 12 points ahead of Manchester United.

Norwich manager Farke, Hull boss Grant McCann and Cheltenham chief Michael Duff won the awards for their respective divisions.

Chelsea's Hayes won the Barclays FA Women's Super League manager of the year while Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was presented with the LMA special achievement award after going unbeaten to win the Scottish Premiership.

LMA chairman Howard Wilkinson said: 'Many congratulations to Pep on winning his second LMA manager of the year award, following a season which epitomises his career to date.

'He never gives up, he is humble in victory and defeat and he is always respectful of his opponents, who in turn have shown him the ultimate respect in voting for him to win this award.'

Sir Alex Ferguson, an LMA committee member, also praised Guardiola: 'As well as being a truly gifted manager and leader, you always display admirable humility and composure and I am sure your family must be very proud of you.'

The former Barcelona boss has transformed City into a true force during his five years in the Premier League - winning 10 trophies and guiding them to the brink of European glory.

He was able to get his hands on yet another Premier League title on Sunday after his side thrashed Everton 5-0, and during the celebrations he said this particular triumph felt more special because of the problems the pandemic had posed.

'We are lucky to have people here when we lift the trophy - it is not a full stadium but there is enough noise for us to enjoy it with them,' he said.

'It feels completely different, it's much better. Every title is nice. This one is different because of the pandemic and the problems that every one of us have had. That's what makes it special.'

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57235823

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Manager of the century

When this guy retires, he will be one of most decorated manager of all time

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Pep Guardiola is undoubtedly the GOAT of football managers...

I remember when he came to the Premier League, a good number of Ogogoro FC and Penchester United fans in my neighborhood said that he will definitely have a hard time and might not even deliver since the EPL is not like the farmers league in Spain and Germany where he harvested trophies effortlessly...

Now look at how Pep Guardiola is ridiculing the self acclaimed best Football League in the world by winning trophies in the league like the way Ramsey Noah usually wins the heart of female Nollywood fans easily.

Even Sir Alex Ferguson who's hidden his jealousy for Pep Guardiola had to come out and give some glowing tribute to the magical tactician.

God bless Pep Guardiola abeg.

On 29th finale, it'll be like

Goal⚽28' 1-0 Werner
Goal⚽32'1-1 Sterling
Goal⚽ 42' 1-2 Stones

HT

Goal⚽ 60'2-2 Hudson-Odoi

FT 2-2

Extra time

Goal⚽ 105' 3-2 Rudiger
-Rudiger removes his shirt while celebrating
105+2 yellow card to Rudiger

VAR checking the Goal⚽,
VAR has ruled out the goal, Havertz was offside

Penalties

Mount Goal⚽ 1-0
Torres Goal⚽ 1-1
Kante Goal⚽ 2-1
Dias Goal⚽ 2-2
James missed 2-2
Sterling Goal⚽ 2-3
Havertz Goal⚽ 3-3
Walker Goal⚽ 3-4
Gilmour Goal⚽ 4-4

Man city fans celebrating as kdb steps up while smiling
De Bruyne misses 4-4

(Penalties goes on)......

Abraham Goal⚽ 54-53
Foden Goal⚽ 54-54
Kovacic Goal⚽ 55-54
Zinchenko Goal⚽ 55-55
Mendy Goal⚽ 56-55
Ederson Goal⚽ 56-56
Tuchel Goal⚽ 57-56
Guardiola Goal⚽ 57-57

......the referee gets tired and award Arsenal 2021 Champions League winners

-- and that's how Arsenal lift their Champions League trophy

Well deserved!
He has paid his dues. A Champions League win over noisy Chelsea would be an icing on the cake for him.

PlayMaker14:
Pep Guardiola is undoubtedly the GOAT of football managers...

I remember when he came to the Premier League, a good number of Ogogoro FC and Penchester United fans in my neighborhood said that he will definitely have a hard time and might not even deliver since the EPL is not like the farmers league in Spain and Germany where he harvested trophies effortlessly...

Now look at how Pep Guardiola is ridiculing the self acclaimed best Football League in the world by winning trophies in the league like the way Ramsey Noah usually wins the heart of female Nollywood fans easily.

Even Sir Alex Ferguson who's hidden his jealousy for Pep Guardiola had to come out and give some glowing tribute to the magical tactician.

God bless Pep Guardiola abeg.

Nothing is special about EPL.

And the only thing competitive about it is the race for top 4..

The winner and the relegated teams are easily known

Guardiola na top notch coach

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Guardiola is high quality individual

The way he celebrated man city league cup together with players on the pitch.
The way he responded to man city anthem Blue moon and Sia's Titanium was pure class.

Well Deserved and Big SHAME ON BUHARI AND HIS FULANI MAURADERS

Well deserved!

Congratulations Pep...and well deserved.


Please put Chelsea where they rightly belong....I want the UCL final to be finished under first 45mins...

With this, the Chelsea players, coaching crew and fans worldwide will not be so much devastated.

Thank you Pep.

PlayMaker14:

Even Sir Alex Ferguson who's hidden his jealousy for Pep Guardiola had to come out and give some glowing tribute to the magical tactician.

This right here is how you know comments from folks who claims expertise on punditry but knows nothing.

SAF has hardly talked about any manager, not even those from MUFC. How then, great seer, did you know he is jealous of Pep?

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When Guardiola wins the UCL with Man City, Mourinho will no longer be the Special One.

If only the NFF could get this kind of coach, Nigeria could dream about winning the world cup.

Good

UdyOgwoUde:
On 29th finale, it'll be like

Goal⚽28' 1-0 Werner
Goal⚽32'1-1 Sterling
Goal⚽ 42' 1-2 Stones

HT

Goal⚽ 60'2-2 Hudson-Odoi

FT 2-2

Extra time

Goal⚽ 105' 3-2 Rudiger
-Rudiger removes his shirt while celebrating
105+2 yellow card to Rudiger

VAR checking the Goal⚽,
VAR has ruled out the goal, Havertz was offside

Penalties

Mount Goal⚽ 1-0
Torres Goal⚽ 1-1
Kante Goal⚽ 2-1
Dias Goal⚽ 2-2
James missed 2-2
Sterling Goal⚽ 2-3
Havertz Goal⚽ 3-3
Walker Goal⚽ 3-4
Gilmour Goal⚽ 4-4

Man city fans celebrating as kdb steps up while smiling
De Bruyne misses 4-4

(Penalties goes on)......

Abraham Goal⚽ 54-53
Foden Goal⚽ 54-54
Kovacic Goal⚽ 55-54
Zinchenko Goal⚽ 55-55
Mendy Goal⚽ 56-55
Ederson Goal⚽ 56-56
Tuchel Goal⚽ 57-56
Guardiola Goal⚽ 57-57

......the referee gets tired and award Arsenal 2021 Champions League winners

-- and that's how Arsenal lift their Champions League trophy

ogogoro man e no hard to know una

UdyOgwoUde:
On 29th finale, it'll be like

Goal⚽28' 1-0 Werner
Goal⚽32'1-1 Sterling
Goal⚽ 42' 1-2 Stones

HT

Goal⚽ 60'2-2 Hudson-Odoi

FT 2-2

Extra time

Goal⚽ 105' 3-2 Rudiger
-Rudiger removes his shirt while celebrating
105+2 yellow card to Rudiger

VAR checking the Goal⚽,
VAR has ruled out the goal, Havertz was offside

Penalties

Mount Goal⚽ 1-0
Torres Goal⚽ 1-1
Kante Goal⚽ 2-1
Dias Goal⚽ 2-2
James missed 2-2
Sterling Goal⚽ 2-3
Havertz Goal⚽ 3-3
Walker Goal⚽ 3-4
Gilmour Goal⚽ 4-4

Man city fans celebrating as kdb steps up while smiling
De Bruyne misses 4-4

(Penalties goes on)......

Abraham Goal⚽ 54-53
Foden Goal⚽ 54-54
Kovacic Goal⚽ 55-54
Zinchenko Goal⚽ 55-55
Mendy Goal⚽ 56-55
Ederson Goal⚽ 56-56
Tuchel Goal⚽ 57-56
Guardiola Goal⚽ 57-57

......the referee gets tired and award Arsenal 2021 Champions League winners

-- and that's how Arsenal lift their Champions League trophy

Hahahaha

Telstar:
If only the NFF could get this kind of coach, Nigeria could dream about winning the world cup.

hmmm it's 25% input of the coach the remaining 75% lies in the assemble of players you have in your squad.

UdyOgwoUde:
On 29th finale, it'll be like

Goal⚽28' 1-0 Werner
Goal⚽32'1-1 Sterling
Goal⚽ 42' 1-2 Stones

HT

Goal⚽ 60'2-2 Hudson-Odoi

FT 2-2

Extra time

Goal⚽ 105' 3-2 Rudiger
-Rudiger removes his shirt while celebrating
105+2 yellow card to Rudiger

VAR checking the Goal⚽,
VAR has ruled out the goal, Havertz was offside

Penalties

Mount Goal⚽ 1-0
Torres Goal⚽ 1-1
Kante Goal⚽ 2-1
Dias Goal⚽ 2-2
James missed 2-2
Sterling Goal⚽ 2-3
Havertz Goal⚽ 3-3
Walker Goal⚽ 3-4
Gilmour Goal⚽ 4-4

Man city fans celebrating as kdb steps up while smiling
De Bruyne misses 4-4

(Penalties goes on)......

Abraham Goal⚽ 54-53
Foden Goal⚽ 54-54
Kovacic Goal⚽ 55-54
Zinchenko Goal⚽ 55-55
Mendy Goal⚽ 56-55
Ederson Goal⚽ 56-56
Tuchel Goal⚽ 57-56
Guardiola Goal⚽ 57-57

......the referee gets tired and award Arsenal 2021 Champions League winners

-- and that's how Arsenal lift their Champions League trophy

You no get work

Do your work well and received the crown.no room for lazy fucker.this niggar deserved it.i called him last night,he promise me to come naija.to fix our president brain to win peace for the nation.atleast one trophy season 20202.had gone nothing to show for.