Thomas Frank States Pep Guardiola Would Not Be Surprised By Manchester City's Recent Performance Dip

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Brentford's manager, Thomas Frank, believes that Manchester City's recent struggles wouldn't have caught Pep Guardiola off guard. Guardiola's team faced a challenging phase late last year, going seven games without a win across all competitions. However, they have bounced back with two consecutive Premier League victories and an 8-0 triumph over Salford City in the FA Cup third round.

Currently, Manchester City trails Liverpool by 12 points and is two points shy of the Champions League spots. As they prepare to face Brentford on Tuesday, the reigning champions aim to close this gap. Meanwhile, Brentford is eager to revive their European aspirations and improve their home performance after losing their last two matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford started the season strongly at home, winning six of their first seven top-flight matches and earning more home points than any other team. However, they have now suffered two consecutive losses at their stadium. The last time they lost three in a row was between October and November 2021.

Frank praised Guardiola's achievements, stating, "A fantastic team with a fantastic coach and fantastic players." He acknowledged that while it's not surprising for Pep to experience a dip in form, no team can win consistently every year in such a competitive league.

Thomas Frank and Pep Guardiola are the longest-serving managers in the Premier League. Frank has been with Brentford for six years, while Guardiola has led Manchester City for eight-and-a-half years. In their seven top-flight encounters, Frank has managed only two wins against Guardiola's five.

"For me, he is the best coach in the world," Frank remarked about Guardiola. He emphasized that even though everyone must perform well, including Pep himself, Guardiola's exceptional skills allow him to find solutions when needed.

The upcoming match between Brentford and Manchester City promises to be an exciting contest as both teams strive to achieve their respective goals this season. While City aims to close the gap on Liverpool, Brentford hopes to regain their strong form at home and continue their pursuit of European football.