City as sharp as Barca and Bayern but lacking consistency, says Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola staunchly defended his squad on the eve of the crucial Premier League showdown with Tottenham - insisting they have absorbed his tactical ideas more quickly than Barcelona or Bayern Munich.

Guardiola won 18 major honours, including six league championships and two Champions League titles, during his time in charge of the two European giants.

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