After his contemporary fulfillment, Pep Guardiola admits he "might not chase" Alex Ferguson in relation to Premier League Manager of the Month awards.
A dominant December noticed the Manchester City boss declare his 11th month-to-month prize in England, growing to 1/3 spot in the all-time ratings.
That sits behind Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger on 15, and Ferguson, the godfather of cross-city rival Manchester United, way out in front on 27.
In his prematch press conference ahead of this weekend's conflict with Chelsea, Guardiola reacted to his personal upward thrust to 1/3: "Be cautious, Sir Alex, Arsene — I'm coming!"
But once he become given the news of Ferguson's 27, his prediction soon changed: "How many?!
"OK, it belongs to him. I will not chase him, for sure!"
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Guardiola also brushed off the significance of the award, as an alternative praising his troops: "This is the very best award ever.
"The most points in a month is the supervisor of the month. It's simple. And the purpose we won isn't the manager — it's the gamers."
Although City has now raced into a 10-factor lead at the pinnacle of the table, Guardiola also noted his modern three-manner name race, alongside Chelsea and Liverpool.
