Guardiola is football's 'only genius' - Emery
Unai Emery, the Aston Villa manager, has praised Pep Guardiola as the 'only genius' in football ahead of Guardiola's final match with Manchester City. Emery reflected on his long-standing admiration for Guardiola, noting his significant impact on the game. The match will mark the end of Guardiola's decade-long tenure at City, during which he won 20 trophies.
- ▪Unai Emery has called Pep Guardiola 'the only genius' in football.
- ▪Guardiola's final game with Manchester City is set to take place against Aston Villa.
- ▪Emery has faced Guardiola's teams since 2008 and acknowledges his influence on coaching.
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