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Ultra-aggressive Guardiola constructing a fearsome knockout machine

The league leaders have overwhelmed their last three league opponents with Pep in the midst of building his most formidable ever attacking team

Manchester City missed too many chances for Pep Guardiola’s liking last term. To correct that failing he has assembled not only the most offensive, but the most aggressive team he’s ever had.

It may still only be September but the Catalan already has goal difference on his mind. The sole way he can ensure his team win the matches they are expected to win and stay ahead of title-chasing rivals is to set out to obliterate every opposition team from first whistle to last.