David Moyes has likened Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal for his tactical innovations that defy convention.
Blumenthal is famous for coming up with unusual recipes such as bacon and egg flavoured ice-cream and snail porridge, which work despite the ingredients.
West Ham boss Moyes, aiming to end City's 19-game winning run on Saturday, feels the same about Guardiola.
"Pep is the Heston Blumenthal of football," said Moyes.
Former Barcelona coach Guardiola's latest move has been to use Joao Cancelo as a full-back and a midfield pivot at the same time, a tactic that has flummoxed a series of opposing managers.