Pep Guardiola: My players thrill at the prospect of title battle

By his standards, Guardiola was practically giddy, post-match, when analysing a performance which, while far from perfect, delivered a result that definitely was.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola holds on to Kevin De Bruyne's arm as he leaves the pitch after being substituted. Photo credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Manchester City 5 Luton Town 1 

AN afternoon that will hardly rank among the most memorable of Pep Guardiola’s reign when he finally calls time on his Manchester City career was also one which, clearly, gave the manager intense pleasure on Saturday.