Pep Guardiola turns up the heat on Manchester City’s big-spending rivals

Pep Guardiola’s side take on Newcastle for a place in the Carabao Cup final. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA.

Pep Guardiola used sarcasm and statistics to defend Manchester City against claims the club’s success is down to money.

The City manager pointed out six rival clubs have outspent his over the past five years and challenged them to better his team on the field.