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Watch: Man City's new boss Pep Guardiola discusses Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
WAS this the moment Pep Guardiola fell in love with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?
Arsenal 0 Bayern 2 - Pep Guardiola Post Match Reaction
It is February 2014 and Guardiola's Bayern Munich team had just beaten Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates in their Champions League last 16 first leg tie.
While crediting the 10-man Gunners for their display, he shakes his head almost in awe as he singles out Oxlade-Chamberlain for individual praise, describing him as a "magnificent player".
And it may have been that match which imprinted the 22-year-old on Guardiola's mind amid reports that Guardiola is interested in bringing him to the Etihad.
According to The Times, the incoming Man City boss has put Oxlade-Chamberlain on his summer wish-list.
Could Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain be on his way to Man City?
It is claimed the Spanish boss sees the England international on the right side of his City midfield with Raheem Sterling on the left.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has made 33 appearances for the Gunners this season but his performances have been mixed leading to speculation over his future.
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