As Pep Guardiola nears his 500th match at Manchester City, he faces familiar challenges, reminiscent of the club's struggles during his first season in 2016-17.
The current squad exhibits age-related issues, with 11 of 19 players at least 29 years old, mirroring the 2016-17 team's blend of experience and youth.
Despite strong performances early on during Guardiola’s tenure, Manchester City ended the 2016-17 season significantly behind Chelsea, highlighting the team’s struggles under a new manager.
Guardiola's reference to being fired had he been at Barcelona or Bayern illuminates the high expectations and pressures that come with managing a top club like City.
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