All eyes will be on the tactical chess match between Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim as Manchester City and Sporting CP will lock horns in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Amorim commented on Hugo Viana heading to Manchester City by claiming that his mind was always made about joining Manchester United.

In their past two meetings against Sporting, Manchester City have drawn 0-0 and emerged as 5-0 winners in the Champions League.

But Ruben Amorim's side are entering their upcoming contest bang in form.

In 10 Liga Portugal games this season, Sporting have won every possible encounter while scoring 35 goals and conceding a mere three.

Pep Guardiola, on the other hand is looking for his City side to get back to winning ways after losing successive games against Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup and Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Ruben Amorim says Pep Guardiola is "the best coach in the world" The battle between one of the most successful managers in history and one of the most promising young coaches in the world is one that will fascinate fans and pundits alike.

With Amorim set to manage Manchester United after the international break, the subplot in this fixture is one that will especially attract attention.

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Bem-vindo ao Manchester United, Ruben Amorim #MUFC- Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2024 View TweetSpeaking to TNT Sports, Ruben Amorim has admitted it is a difficult reality for Manchester United fans to accept that Pep Guardiola is the best manager in world football.

The 39-year-old said: "For me, it's another game as a Sporting coach and I will be judged as a Sporting coach.

It's a massive game.

For me, he's the best coach in the world.

I know it's tough for Manchester United fans and I think it's the best team in the world.

""It's going to be a tough game, we are near the qualification for playoff so this game is very important.

"It was reported last Monday that Manchester United told Ruben Amorim that if Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City by the end of his contract in 2025, they will decline as a club.

Last month, Amorim distanced himself from Manchester City after it was confirmed that Hugo Viana was appointed by the Red Devils' local rivals.

Why Man City never wanted to appoint Amorim as Guardiola successor It was claimed last Tuesday that Ruben Amorim's links to Manchester City were "pure speculation" with Pep Guardiola still being the helm and another key reason why the Premier League winners were uninterested in hiring him is due to concerns about his playing style.

Recently, even journalist Sam Lee revealed that City "never made any moves" to appoint Amorim and their stance about his philosophy not fitting theirs is similar to the one held by Liverpool before they appointed Arne Slot.

Both Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim to make a statement in Europe.

If Guardiola's Manchester City side come out on top, many could believe that he could outthink the Portuguese tactician once he arrives at Old Trafford.

If Amorim's Sporting side beat the Sky Blues, he could gain the support of Manchester United supporters by outclassing a manager who he feels is the gold standard in football.

Regardless of the result, the narratives will be in full flow after the final whistle blows.

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