Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. Guardiolas side were already 5-0 up from the first leg, so the match was very much played at exhibition pace. It was in total contrast to Bruce Rioch who had left not long before Wenger arrived. It was hard for me to admit I needed help and to admit that I was struggling without football. He signed a new deal in April 2013 - but only after his Russian representative had made claims about how little his client was valued at the club. But in a statement yesterday afternoon, the FA hit back to insist they had no involvement. Man City boss Pep Guardiola answers with exasperation at 'quadruple' questionGetty Images6. If you have to analyse me, maybe Im a bit more the playmaker, creative going forward and he wants me to be a little bit more stable and compact in defence. After after he was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s second-round EFL Cup victory over Bristol. The likes of Arsenal, Everton, Manchester United and Inter Milan officially sent representatives to the Estadio da Luz on Monday.