We can’t begrudge Pep if he wants to go

Manchester City, and whether or not they are now untouchable, provided the topic of debate in the opening hour of Nicky Campbell’s phone-in on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning.

Here is a selection of views from contributors:

Emily Brobyn, City fan and broadcaster: “Out of all of our achievements under Pep, this Premier League title is my favourite. To go through this season, missing Kevin De Bruyne for a large chunk of it, to achieve what we’ve done, to go again, to dig so deep, to have the resilience, it’s just remarkable. It’s testament to the players, the strength of their mentality and to Pep Guardiola, of course, again.”

Matty in Manchester: “As City fans, we can’t begrudge him [Pep Guardiola] if he wants go, if he wants to go and play golf or try something else. We didn’t expect to have him for this long. We’re extremely lucky to have him, he’s the best manager in the world. Like Jurgen Klopp said yesterday, no other manager would manage to do four league titles in a row. We are blessed to have him and I’m just appreciating every minute whilst we still got him.”

Sam in Warwick: “I remember when City were rubbish and I used to get teased horrifically at school by all the kids because I wasn’t a United fan. I picked City and they were rubbish. I stood by them because that’s what you do. I was there at Wembley, I’ve got a picture of me wearing blue face paint, it’s real. It’s a love that will never ever die. I’ll be a City fan until the day I die.”

Clarky in Manchester: “My first game was in August 1978, it was a bit of a painful 20-odd years, when they were winning down the road. But you stick with your team, you go through the highs and lows. We’re fortunate to be going through a real high at the moment. As long as Mr Guardiola stays, I’m hoping that will continue to be the case.”