Guardiola, widely considered one of the greatest managers to ever grace the game, won 20 trophies during a glorious decade in charge of City before departing the Club this summer.
And Al Mubarak says his influence went beyond trophies, with his philosophy and style changing the landscape of English football.
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“He changed English football. I say that with the utmost humility, but I believe that,” Al Mubarak said.
“You look at the way the league has evolved, the teams have evolved here in the Premier League over these ten years, the way football is played in this league from ten years ago to today.
“In my view it’s unquestionable, his influence over the game, his influence over football that’s being played, his influence on the tactics, his influence on the coaching.
“For me, it’s unquestionable. He has left his thumbprint over this league, and I say it with humility, but also, I think many I’m sure pundits and experts in the game will probably agree with that.
“Very few managers in football will come in and change not just the team but an entire league, or influence a change in an entire league, very few.
“And Pep has done that here. There’s no question about that in my mind.”
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