Man City vs Everton: Cruyff watches Guardiola and Koeman

The former Barcelona team-mates under the Dutch icon meet for the first time as managers in the Premier League

Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman
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The spirit of Johann Cruyff will be felt in the Premier League this weekend as two of his keenest disciples meet in a clash that pits league leaders Manchester City against fifth-placed Everton.

Both sides are managed by former Barcelona legends – Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman – who were team-mates at the Camp Nou under the Dutch manager and who meet as managers for the first time on Saturday.

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