PEP GUARDIOLA has hit back at Fabio Capello’s claim that he is arrogant by pointing out that his success has raised standards in the Premier League. Former England boss Capello said in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo this week that the Manchester City manager’s “arrogance has cost him several Champions League titles”.

Pep Guardiola has fired back at Fabio Capello after the Italian legend branded the Manchester City boss "arrogant" and accused him of causing "tremendous damage to football."

Former Italy manager Fabio Capello has hit out at Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, saying the Catalan is arrogant and has ruined football. Capello said that Guardiola’s arrogance had cost the former Barcelona boss several Champions League titles.