Pep Guardiola

TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (R) scores their second goal past Burnley's Northern Irish goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell (L) during the English FA Cup quarter-final football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on March 18, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley, applauds the fans after the team's defeat in the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Burnley at Etihad Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Vincent Kompany would take on Manchester City 10 times over if he could Dan Black

Burnley fans arrive at the Etihad Stadium ahead of their FA Cup Quarter Final fixture with Manchester City. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

25 images of Burnley fans gearing up for FA Cup quarter-final against Man City Dan Black

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with Vincent Kompany of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Burnley FC at Etihad Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Vincent Kompany of Manchester City lifts the trophy following the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Watford at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

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Burnley's Nathan Tella (Ctr) celebrates with team-mates after scoring his side's second goal

The EFL Sky Bet Championship - Burnley v Wigan Athletic - Saturday 11th March 2023 - Turf Moor - Burnley

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BURNLEY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Vincent Kompany, Manager of Burnley interacts with their side during the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Stoke City at Turf Moor on October 05, 2022 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Taylor Harwood-Bellis of England in action during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifier match between England U21 and Andorra U21 on March 25, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Similarities between Kompany and Pep Chris Boden

HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Manager of Burnley, Vincent Kompany gestures during the Sky Bet Championship between Huddersfield Town and Burnley at John Smith's Stadium on July 29, 2022 in Huddersfield, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

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Jay Rodriguez and Charlie Taylor in training

Kompany on training pitches Chris Boden

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) embraces Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany on the pitch after the English FA Community Shield football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 5, 2018. - Manchester City won the game 2-0. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)

What Kompany took from Pep Chris Boden

Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany (L) and Manchester City's Spanish coach Pep Guardiola hold a press conference on February 12, 2018, in Basel, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 football between Basel and Manchester City. / AFP PHOTO / SEBASTIEN BOZON (Photo credit should read SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Kompany on what he learned from Pep Chris Boden

Anderlecht's head coach Vincent Kompany pictured during a press conference of Belgian soccer team RSC Anderlecht in Brussels on, Friday 06 May 2022, to discuss the next game in the Champions' play-offs, of the Jupiler Pro League. BELGA PHOTO LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

The Manchester City youngsters that could help out club legend Vincent Kompany a... Dan Black

Burnley's interim manager Mike Jackson gestures to fans after the English Premier League football match between Watford and Burnley at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north-west of London, on April 30, 2022. - Burnley won the game 2-1.

Burnley's interim boss Mike Jackson beats off competition from Pep Guardiola and... Dan Black

Burnley's interim manager Mike Jackson gestures to fans after the English Premier League football match between Watford and Burnley at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north-west of London, on April 30, 2022. - Burnley won the game 2-1. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley FC Manager of month nomination is for the whole group - Jackson Chris Boden

Burnley's interim manager Mike Jackson gestures to fans after the English Premier League football match between Watford and Burnley at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north-west of London, on April 30, 2022. - Burnley won the game 2-1.

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TOPSHOT - Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (R) scores the opening goal past Burnley's English goalkeeper Nick Pope (L) during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on April 2, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Chris Boden on another hard watch at Turf Moor Chris Boden

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on April 2, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Dyche laughs off Guardiola's grass moan Chris Boden

Burnley's English manager Sean Dyche (L) and Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (R) after the English League Cup fourth round football match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on September 30, 2020.

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Thomas Tuchel

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Nike Strike Aerowsculpt Official Premier League match ball. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

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Nathan Collins dispossesses Phil Foden

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Gareth Southgate, Head Coach of England celebrates after victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group D match between England and Croatia at Wembley Stadium on June 13, 2021 in London, England.

Ex-Burnley star revealed as England’s least popular player at Euro 2020 Dan Black

Jay Rodriguez makes his 350th career league appearance. (Photo by CARL RECINE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Burnley fans happy with Sean Dyche's starting XI versus Man City Jordan Cronin

Manchester City's Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson (R) grabs the ball off the head of Burnley's New Zealand striker Chris Wood (C) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Burnley at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 28, 2020. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mark Lawrenson criticises 'subdued' Burnley and reveals Man City score predictio... Richie Boon

Sean Dyche, Manager of Burnley (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mark Lawrenson delivers Burnley prediction ahead of Man City clash Jason Jones

Burnley boss Sean Dyche and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

Burnley FC Burnley boss Sean Dyche admires Pep Guardiola's ambition at Manchester City Dan Black

Leroy Sane replaces Phil Foden as Manchester City beat Burnley 5-0 in June

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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leeds United at Selhurst Park on November 07, 2020 in London, England.

Potential Burnley decision eloquently SLAMMED by Premier League attacker James Copley

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Stan Collymore speaks to media prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on January 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

'The blooming cheek of it' - Collymore on decision which could impact Burnley James Copley

Jose Mourinho and Sean Dyche

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Sean Dyche

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Lionel Messi is on the verge of leaving Barcelona (Getty Images)

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche

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Ederson Moraes

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