'It's Pep Guardiola!' Man City boss declared Man Utd's biggest problem

James Shearman

• Updated: 1 Aug 2024 18:08 BST
• 3 min read

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has declared Pep Guardiola his old club's biggest problem.

The Red Devils have not won the Premier League title since the 2012/13 season under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Since Ferguson's departure, they have hired and fired several managers and overhauled the first-team squad multiple times.

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Now, after finishing eighth in the previous campaign, head coach Erik ten Hag and his group of players have been heavily criticised.

While many believe that the criticism is deserved due to their perceived underperformance, Moyes does not see it that way.

David Moyes on Man Utd's biggest problem

Moyes, who left West Ham in May, thinks that United's biggest problem is none other than City manager Guardiola.

"Erik ten Hag is fighting it at the moment, but he’s done well given the massive amount of pressure on him," he told Up Front With Simon Jordan.

"Ten Hag has been fighting a battle for the past two years, and let’s not forget he’s won two trophies in that time. I admire him for his determination to fight back against the criticism.

"There was a situation in the summer where people were talking about the security of his job, and I disagree with that, I think it’s a horrible position to put the manager, he’s dealt with that with incredible dignity.

"He’s come back and is challenging and fighting, he wants to make it right.

"Overall, United’s biggest problem isn’t their manager or their players, it’s Manchester City and Pep Guardiola."