P. Guardiola: "Sam Allardyce is a genius" © PA

„Manchester City“ team can at least for a day rise to the top of the „Premier“ league table on Tuesday if they manage to defeat „West Bromwich Albion“. However, WBA have recently taken points away from teams like „Liverpool“ and „Wolves“, and the team has been showing better results since experienced Sam Allardyce took over the reins. Prior to the match, „Man City“ strategist Pep Guardiola did not spare kind words for their opponent, referring to S. Allardyce as a genius. „It is not easy to take over a team in the middle of the season, but he has shown good results against teams like „Liverpool“ or „Wolves“. Sam Allardyce is a genius in such situations where you need to save almost hopeless teams&rldquo;, P. Guardiola said in a press conference. Even though a victory would lift „City“ to the top of the league table, the Spaniard is not getting ahead of himself. „The leaders at the moment are the „United“ players. We will see how all the matches turn out. On the other hand, our advantage over teams in third, fourth, fifth, or even sixth place is still minimal“, added P. Guardiola.