Going to war: How Pep Guardiola regained the whip hand in title race

WAR FOOTING: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts on the touchline. Pic: PA

Late January and early February was the period that defined this title race, and Manchester City’s chase for the treble, as Pep Guardiola went on the offensive.

Challenges to his authority, unhappiness at the attitude of many at his club - including his own fans - and unprecedented charges of wrongdoing from the Premier League: this was when Guardiola went to war … and won a title.