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Barcelona legend warns of Premier League 'duel' between Mourinho and Guardiola
PEP GUARDIOLA v Jose Mourinho will be 'sensational' for the Premier League, claims Barcelona legend Xavi.
Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola will be 'sensational' says Xavi
Guardiola has already been announced as Manuel Pellegrini's successor at Manchester City next season and Jose Mourinho is expected to take charge at Old Trafford.
Express Sport understands the former Chelsea boss is in talks to succeed Louis van Gaal in the summer, becoming the highest paid manager in the process.
"It will be sensational for the Premier League as it was during their time at Barcelona and Real Madrid, until things got twisted away from football.
"Next year it could be amazing - the duel between Pep and Mou, if it is confirmed that Jose signed for United.
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"It will be attractive. I am convinced that the City will do very well under Pep. It is clear that I absolutely agree with his understanding of football and his philosophy.
"Mou is a winner but with other football approaches that I do not share."
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