5 managers that could outshine Pep Guardiola in the Premier League this season

#2 Maurizio Sarri (Chelsea)

Sarri has gotten the best out of the likes of Eden Hazard, David Luiz and Marcos Alonso at Stamford Bridge

Another famous managerial switch that occurred in the English Premier League this summer saw former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte leaving The Blues and paving the way for Italian tactician, Maurizio Sarri to replace him at the Stamford Bridge.

The former Napoli manager has had an instant impact ever since he took over from his countryman in London, introducing a pro-attacking and possession-based style of play and getting his superstars to their obvious best, with the likes of Eden Hazard, N'golo Kante, David Luiz, and Marcos Alonso raising their games to an incredible height under the Italian.

Sarri has emerged as a serious threat to Pep Guardiola's dominance in the Premier League this season, earning a whopping 16 points from 5 games, scoring a massive 14 goals in the process as well as climbing to the third position on the table.

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Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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