When people call Pep Guardiola a perfectionist, I honestly think that still undersells him.
By December 2025, Manchester City were trailing Arsenal F.C. by about nine points. Many managers would have accepted the gap and focused only on damage control.
Pep, instead, acted decisively. He convinced the City board to secure the signings of Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo, who at the time were arguably two of the standout performers in the league.
With those additions, City strengthened every department of the squad.
The depth, balance, and quality have noticeably improved, putting them in a stronger position to challenge not only for the Premier League title but also for the UEFA Champions League.