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Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City Era Begins: A Look Back at His First Game in Charge
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When Pep Guardiola took charge of Manchester City in the summer of 2016, anticipation was sky-high. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager was tasked with transforming City into a European powerhouse, combining tactical innovation with consistent success. Guardiola’s first competitive game in charge came on August 13, 2016, against Sunderland in the Premier League. The match offered a glimpse into the footballing philosophy that would go on to define his reign at the Etihad.