Manchester City legend: Guardiola will win another trophy for the rest of his term, and there is hunger throughout the club
2:47pm, 19 November 2025Football

November 19th: Former Manchester City striker and club legend Paul Dickov made a bold and optimistic prediction about the Blue Moon Legion’s future championship prospects.
Paul Dickov's comments come at a time of renewed optimism at the Etihad Stadium, as Manchester City gradually regain their form this season after a turbulent last season.
Last season, Guardiola's team failed to win the trophy in all important competitions, which is in sharp contrast to the high standards they have set since 2016. However, a string of outstanding performances this season, including a recent victory over Liverpool, has led many to believe that City are enjoying a renaissance.
As a Manchester City ambassador and media commentator, Dickov has always spoken highly of Guardiola's contribution to the club's continued dominance. He repeatedly mentioned the high morale within the club and suggested last season's disappointment could inspire a stronger backlash.
Paul Dickov also pointed out that the depth of the current Manchester City lineup is a key factor in their competition on multiple fronts. Both new players and returning players have proved the improvement of Manchester City's strength.
In an interview with the media, Dickov firmly stated that after experiencing obvious setbacks last season, Manchester City under Guardiola will not miss out on important trophies again this season.
"I've been saying not to be overly optimistic, but I'm really excited by City's recent performance, and there's a sense of the players approaching their peak performance."
"I know there's hunger throughout the club, not just Guardiola, but the staff and the players. They were really injured last season and now they have a strong incentive to correct that."
"They were low at the start of the season. However, the performance against Liverpool gave everyone hope that they can get better. "I would not be surprised if Manchester City wins the trophy again at the end of the season because their lineup depth and player quality are top-notch." When asked whether Manchester City fans would accept two consecutive seasons without a championship, the 53-year-old Dickov believed that Guardiola would have the full support of the fans no matter what.
"Guardiola's status in the hearts of Manchester City fans is very high. A bad season does not affect his status in the hearts of the fans. Fans understand that this is the third rebuild since he coached Manchester City, and they will remain patient. Sometimes Manchester City loses or performs poorly, and people have begun to declare that they are out of the championship."
"But if Manchester City can keep pace with Arsenal in January or February, that will be a key moment for their championship. They also have some like Rodri. A player like that is coming back. I think they will protect him in the next few weeks and make sure he is at full strength in the second half of the season."
"Look at the bench against Liverpool, players like Malmouche, Ake, Stones and Savinho. The depth and quality of Manchester City's players are unparalleled in the Premier League. "
Looking forward, the focus will be on whether Guardiola can add glory to his remaining time at the Etihad Stadium. As City enter what Dickov calls "the third rebuild," expectations are high that this new-look team will return to the top in the coming seasons.
If City continues their upward momentum and key players like Foden and Haaland stay healthy, the club could dominate the second half of the season. If Dickov's prediction comes true, Guardiola's final years at City could further cement his status as a football legend.
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