Guardiola refutes Conte claims that he is ‘best coach’ in the world

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has denied claims from Tottenham boss Antonio Conte that he is the best coach in the world.

City take on Spurs on Saturday night as they look to keep their unbeaten streak going and edge closer to retaining their Premier League title.

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Ahead of the game, Spurs boss Conte named Guardiola as the world’s best coach but the Spaniard was quick to play down his opposite numbers quotes and offered his own praise for the Italian.

“Thank you so much, I am not. I appreciate it. I would say I don’t have words [about Conte]. I learn a lot watching his teams, the movement, the club rely on him 100% and his ideas. He showed in Juventus and changed many things, at Milano, at Chelsea.

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“If the club rely on him 100% they will have success. In my first season it was tough against him. To be there for many time in this country, he can talk about it. We know how difficult this country is.

“He’s a manager even the national team how they play is fantastic. I have incredible respect because when I watch his teams I learn something new.”