This is getting pretty funny. If you think the non-availability of guardiola changes the expectations of Mancini this season you're deluded. He failed in Europe yet again. He has to succeed in the league again. Nothing's changed in the slightest.
Except for one crucial thing: Mourinho is now the red hot favourite to take over from him should he be sacked.
*adopts evil grin* He might even have already agreed to take over, hence pep's decision...
Regardless, today's news suits me right down to the ground. We win the title or Jose takes over. A perfect win-win ;-)