Inside the world of Pep Guardiola’s disciples as Maresca and Arteta go head to head for first time in huge London derby

PEP GUARDIOLA smiled when it was put to him that two of his old assistants are now among his biggest rivals.

He said: “If you want to be a manager, come on my staff — and maybe you’ll have a chance!”

ReutersPep Guardiola has had his say on his two former assistants[/caption] RexEnzo Maresca landed the Chelsea job after a year at Leicester[/caption] RexMikel Arteta worked on Guardiola’s staff for more than three years[/caption]

Speaking last month, the Manchester City boss was only half-joking.