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.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he has "raised the bar" in the Premier League following criticism from ex-England coach Fabio Capello.

Pep Guardiola laughs off criticism from Fabio Capello after the former England manager accused the Man City boss of ruining Italian football.

PEP GUARDIOLA has hit back at Fabio Capello’s claim that he is arrogant by pointing out that his success has raised standards in the Premier League. Former England boss Capello said in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo this week that the Manchester City manager’s “arrogance has cost him several Champions League titles”.

So, to understand his view of former England boss Fabio Capello, you just need to read his response to my question regarding the comments about him made by the Italian earlier this week. Capello had labelled Guardiola 'arrogant' for his management style,

Pep Guardiola has fired back at Fabio Capello after the Italian legend branded the Manchester City boss "arrogant" and accused him of causing "tremendous damage to football."