Carlos Puyol: Pep Guardiola an asset to EPL

Carles Puyol believes Pep Guardiola's arrival at Man City will see standards improve across the Premier League

Madrid: Carles Puyol believes Pep Guardiola's arrival at Man City will see standards improve across the Premier League.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola and Carlos Puyol

"I think he is going to do a great job," the former defender said.

"He has been a great coach for us. I appreciated working with him. I think he is going to be an asset for the Premier League, although I don't know the Premier League. I think they play differently and he might bring new techniques to them, which could be beneficial for the English league."

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