Maresca's got the playbook, but Pep's ghost still takes the assist.
Pep's Ghost Haunts Maresca's Man City
Enzo Maresca takes over Manchester City, inheriting a squad drilled in Pep Guardiola's image. Comparisons are inevitable, expectations immense, and every tactical tweak will be measured against the ghost of the past. Early signs suggest continuity, but the shadow looms large.
Source: Pep's Ghost Haunts Maresca's Man City — BBC
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Aug 16, 2026.
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