What did former Premier League player Charlie Adam say about Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola?

Adam called Guardiola a "genius" and said that City can "never be ruled out" of the Premier League title race.

What concerns did ex-striker Chris Sutton express about Manchester City?

Sutton believes there is a "massive overreliance on Erling Haaland", as he has scored 14 of City's Premier League goals this season, with the next highest scorer on just one goal.

How does the article describe Manchester City's start to the 2025-26 Premier League season?

The article states that City's start to the season "wasn't probably what they expected or wanted", but adds that they can still go on a run of 10 or 12 consecutive wins.

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Pep Guardiola Praised as "Genius" by Ex-Premier League Star

11 Nov

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Former Liverpool, Stoke City and Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam calls Pep Guardiola a "genius"
Adam says Manchester City can "never be ruled out" of the Premier League title race
Ex-striker Chris Sutton believes City still have a "massive overreliance on Erling Haaland"

Pep Guardiola Praised as "Genius" by Ex-Premier League Star

As of November 11th, 2025, former Premier League midfielder Charlie Adam has praised Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, calling him a "genius" for his ability to evolve and adapt to the challenges of the English top flight. Adam, who previously played for Liverpool, Stoke City, and Scotland, believes that City can "never be ruled out" of the Premier League title race, despite their slow start to the current season.

However, former striker Chris Sutton has expressed concerns over City's reliance on star striker Erling Haaland. Haaland has scored 14 of City's Premier League goals so far this campaign, with the next highest scorer on just one goal. Sutton warned that if anything were to happen to Haaland, it would still be a "massive concern" for the reigning champions.