Massive news emerged overnight for Manchester City. Sam Lee has reported for the Athletic that Pep Guardiola has agreed on a new deal to continue as manager at the club. The news of Guardiola’s extension removes an air of uncertainty that has surrounded the world champions.

Manchester City cannot be blamed for doing all they can to keep Pep Guardiola. But a one-year deal feels weirdly desperate from the world's best-run club.

Pep Guardiola has agreed to a contract extension with Manchester City, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The 53-year-old is understood to have committed to a deal that will tie him to the club for a further 12 months,