Man City Champions League glory should not define Pep Guardiola's brilliant tenure

When Pep Guardiola eventually leaves Manchester City — whether that be next summer or further down the line — he will do so having led the club through the most successful period in its history.

As of today, almost six years after arriving at the club, Guardiola has guided City to three Premier League titles, four League Cups and one FA Cup. He took City to their first ever Champions League final, cracking their quarter-final hex, and could well be on the brink of another.

But if City fail to win the Champions League for a sixth season under Guardiola, will it all have been enough? If Guardiola never delivers the holy grail, or if City never win the treble or quadruple, will supporters' thirst for success be left unquenched?

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It's a question that cuts right to the very heart of what it means to be a football fan, and indeed, what it means to play the game of football.

City are the richest club in the world, with a collection of unbelievable players coached by one of the greatest managers of all time. There is no doubt that they would not have reached where they are today without a significant level of investment on the part of Sheikh Mansour as, quite simply, having lots of money makes it easier to win.

However, the view that money automatically means unparalleled success is a view that eliminates the jeopardy, human will, unforeseen circumstances and collective efforts that are inherent in sport. If the richest team won everything every single year, then it would not be sport — and to think that they should do so is unhealthy and unrealistic.

"It's normal, when you don't win Premier League for years and Sergio scores a goal and you win,