But that still won't stop Manchester United fans fretting after it was confirmed today that Pep Guardiola will be the new Manchester City manager.
For United fans it's a double hammer blow. The equivalent of getting a player sent-off, and an opponent scoring from the subsequent penalty.
Not only will their club miss out on the most in-demand, revolutionary and successful coach working in football today, but their bitter rivals look set to benefit from the near-guaranteed success he's likely to bring.
Needless to say, United fans reacted to the news with anger and a sense of disillusionment. Many called for one manager in particular to replace Louis van Gaal.
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