“The presence of Guardiola as a manager at City and the fact that it is a great club were very important factors in my final decision. the first of SIX?loan spells as he played 42 times in a successful time at then-Championship side?Watford during the 2012-13 campaign. ep Guardiola answers with exasperation at 'quadruple' questionPep Guardiola beats Jose Mourinho in battle of Manchester after City beat United 2-1Watch ALL the goals from the Premier League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App – click here to downloadThe Sun. Now hes been left out of the squad for the EFL Cup tie at Swansea - when the kids and fringe players are likely to get a run-out. Man City boss Pep Guardiola answers with exasperation at 'quadruple' questionGetty Images6. A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. Related StoriesMagic of the cupLIVE - EFL Cup: Ander Herrera comes to Man United's rescue to fi. d swapped Patrick Van Aanholt with Jason Denayer in the warm-upGetty Images6Black Cats boss David Moyes is fuming with the FABut the Dutchman?said: I was indeed surprised, because there is really nothing to worry about. For all the celebrations that followed Marcus Rashfords winner at Hull, the return to the relentless football served up under Sir Alex Ferguson has been short-lived. No matter what I hear or what they say to me, Arsenal will always be a fantastic, special club in my heart.