Pep Guardiola can fulfil Sheikh Mansour's Man City vision by doing what Sir Alex Ferguson couldn't

Will Manchester City or Pep Guardiola stop after entering the halls of footballing royalty? No chance.

City became the second English team to win the treble last week, joining Manchester United in winning the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup in the same season. If there were any doubts left over just how good this City side were, and where they stand in the debate of the greatest sides of all time, they were answered in Istanbul.

After reaching new heights, it would be understandable if Guardiola wanted to take a step back and spend more time on the golf courses than going again next season. His reputation and legacy is secured forever, now.

However, Guardiola rubbished that idea on the pitch of the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, saying that City 'reset at zero' in pre-season, and will go about defending their three titles and showing that they are not content with just winning one Champions League.

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Owner Sheikh Mansour was in attendance in Istanbul to see City complete their rise to the top table just 15 years after his takeover. He has only attended one game in that time before last weekend, but will have been pleased to be in the stadium to see the club's greatest-ever moment.

He welcomed Guardiola, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, CEO Ferran Soriano and Director of Football Txiki Begiristain to Abu Dhabi this week, and they brought all three trophies with them.

Sheikh Mansour 'assured' his visitors that City's achievements this season 'embody the club's strategy', and the group 'reviewed the club's march, future plans and strategies in the sports and investment fields, and plans for 2023/24.' It was with the aim to