Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to sign a contract extension at the Etihad Stadium as he sits five points behind Liverpool.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola chose to delay signing a contract extension with the club until he was convinced it was the right move for his career. Liverpool’s title rivals City have been left hanging in recent months as their manager decides his future.

that of Guardiola The current deal in Manchester is due to expire at the end of this season and it was unclear whether or not he would commit to a new contract. It has been suggested that Txiki Begiristain’s imminent departure from Etihad Stadium made the Catalan think long and hard about what was best for him.

However, our colleagues at Manchester Evening News reports that this was not a factor. Instead, a back injury that caused Guardiola considerable pain had left him wondering if it was right to continue.

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The City boss underwent surgery on the problem last season and it is believed Guardiola had to convince himself an extension was good for him and his family in the long term. Guardiola is still determined to lead an international team before retiring and that appears to be weighing heavily on his mind.

It now appears Guardiola is convinced continuing is the right decision with the official announcement of his one-year extension, including the option of a further 12 months, expected before the weekend’s clash against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool hope Guardiola’s decision to stay will give City a boost.

The first season of Arne Slot Anfield started off better than anyone could have hoped with Liverpool sitting five points ahead at the top of the standings Premier League as we come out of the last international break until March.

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