It was another bleak day for Manchester United fans on Monday, as it was announced local rivals Manchester City had secured the services of Pep Guardiola for three years from the 2016/17 season, per BBC Sport.
Manchester City statement confirms Pep Guardiola will replace Pellegrini next season #MCFC [via @JamieJackson___] pic.twitter.com/lI9ZknLnnh
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 1, 2016
It was news that delighted City fans:
Tough luck, Andy - he's ours! ;)https://t.co/vboFmnnXKd #MCFC #PepGuardiola
— MCFC Supporters Club (@mcfcsupportersc) February 1, 2016
Manchester City fans reacting to the Pep Guardiola news like...https://t.co/ILsOYaDAkY
— TheFootballRepublic (@TheFootballRep) February 1, 2016
Manchester City fans everywhere#DeadlineDay #MCFC pic.twitter.com/xnUsxTpa7A
— BBC SPORT (@BBCSPERT) February 1, 2016
But for United fans enduring a disappointing season, it was more bad news:
#MUFC fans react to Pep Guardiola taking over at #MCFC: https://t.co/9u3BJn8vbg https://t.co/RNBDyhbgGu
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 1, 2016
When you ask United fans if they care that Pep Guardiola has joined #MCFC.. https://t.co/c5ECwNhw59
— Copa90 (@Copa90) February 1, 2016
Ed Woodward hearing the news that #MCFC have confirmed the appointment of Pep Guardiola… #MUFC pic.twitter.com/L6e8MwkoFt
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) February 1, 2016
Pep to Manchester City then...United fans to Ed Woodward like... pic.twitter.com/hcTa12RoLj
— #66 Sports (@hashtag_66) February 1, 2016
#MUFC fans after hearing the Guardiola news... pic.twitter.com/638ymXI5Go
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) February 1, 2016
#MUFC fans finding out #Guardiola will take over at #mcfc pic.twitter.com/VqB66lzUgd
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) February 1, 2016
Pep Guardiola will take over as Manchester City manager in the summer.
Man United fans... pic.twitter.com/OzGthd3jiL
— Footy Memes (@FootyMemes) February 1, 2016
If the news United had missed out on one of the world's best managers wasn't enough, the revelation he would be joining their local rivals made things even worse:
Pep's confirmation should immediately prompt the United board to confirm Mourinho. But I know they are too stupid to do so
— Ogen (@_Ogen) February 1, 2016
Klopp and Guardiola at your two biggest rivals and you have LVG: top work Ed Woodward....
— Jim White (@jimw1) February 1, 2016
When Man United fans hear Pep has signed for Manchester City. https://t.co/RYoyJ0iPO4
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) February 1, 2016
#United fans after the announcement of Pep Guardiola will be taking over at Manchester #City may as well be like
"Didn't fancy her anyway"
— Dan Tracey (@dantracey1983) February 1, 2016
Manchester United fans after hearing Pep Guardiola will become Manchester City manager in the summer pic.twitter.com/1yErRmA1v3
— ∆miиsyиjoh∆и (@aminsynjohan) February 1, 2016
Manchester United fans right now. #Guardiola pic.twitter.com/JYnpMCwfWv
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 1, 2016
BREAKING: Every Manchester United fans heart #DeadlineDay
— Chris Warr (@ChrisWarr) February 1, 2016
While thoughts turned to who else might lead United if not current manager Louis van Gaal:
Such is the corner Manchester United are backed into, Jose Mourinho appointment likely only way to compete with City head on next yr.
— Chris Winterburn (@Chriswin4) February 1, 2016
There is only one man who can take Pep on head to head in Manchester. United must get Mourinho.
— Neil Custis (@ncustisTheSun) February 1, 2016
What next for Manchester United?
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