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Anderlecht head coach Vincent Kompany bristles at comparisons with former boss Pep Guardiola

Vincent Kompany has expressed his frustration at constantly being compared to Pep Guardiola, saying his Anderlecht team is 'never going to become Manchester City.'

The former Belgium international defender returned to the club where his career began last year after 11 successful seasons at City, including three playing under Guardiola.

Initially a player-manager, Kompany, 34, took on the Anderlecht head coach role full-time after retiring from professional football in August this year.

Vincent Kompany has played down comparisons with his former manager at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, as he embarks on his first season as Anderlecht boss
Kompany played for three seasons at Manchester City under their current boss Guardiola

They are currently seventh in the Jupiler Pro League having won five, drawn seven and lost two of their 14 matches so far this season.