Pep Guardiola has offered a warning then a "big hug" to Fabio Capello in response to the Italian's comments that the Manchester City manager is arrogant and "ruined" the game in Italy because of his era-defining style of play.

Pep Guardiola has slammed Fabio Capello's claim that he is ‘arrogant’ by insisting Manchester City's success in his reign has raised standards in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola has responded to Fabio Capello’s claim that the Man City boss is “arrogant” and has “done tremendous damage to football”. The Citizens have not had the best of seasons but Guardiola is still seen by many as one of the best managers to have ever lived.