Pep Guardiola Caught on Camera Joking With David Silva About Beating Man United for the 10th Time

Pep Guardiola Caught on Camera Joking With David Silva About Beating Man United for the 10th Time

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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  • Pep Guardiola and David Silva linked up at the Manchester City training after Real Sociedad's 1-0 win over Man United in the Europa League
  • Silva, who left City in 2020 was part of the Sociedad squad which humbled United in the continental clash at Old Trafford
  • This was the 10th time Silva had secured a victory over the Red Devils, with the midfielder reminiscing the experience with Pep during the meet-up

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has congratulated David Silva for beating Manchester United.

Silva was part of Real Sociedad's squad which stunned the Red Devils 1-0 at Old Trafford in the Europa League.

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David Silva of Real Sociedad during the UEFA Europa League match between Manchester United v Real Sociedad at Old Trafford. Photo by David S. Bustamante.
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According to Metro UK, this was the Spaniard's 21st game against United, who he has now beaten 10 times.

Nine of the 10 wins came during the attacking midfielder's time at City where he spent a decade between 2010 and 2020.

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The Real Sociedad side is understood to have visited Man City's training ground after their win over United.

The visit presented Silva a golden chance to revisit his former club where he reunited with Guardiola.

Pep Guardiola congratulates David Silva after Sociedad's win over Man United

During Silva's visit, Guardiola is understood to have congratulated the 36-year-old for beating Man United.

In a video captured by ManCity.com, Pep is heard probing Silva about Real Sociedad's victory over the old Trafford dwellers.

"I wasn’t sure you were going to come by," Guardiola said upon embracing Silva.
"Winning at Old Trafford again? Winning at Old Trafford again?!" the City boss probed.

Silva responded:

"Yeah, another one."

Meanwhile, Real Sociedad will be hoping to continue with their fine run in the Europa League when they take on Omonia on Thursday, September 15.

4 Man United stars left out of squad for Europa League clash vs Sheriff Tiraspol

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag will be without four first-team players as Manchester United prepare to take on Sheriff Tiraspol.

The four players include Marcus Rashford, who will be staying back after he failed to make part of the travelling part.

Be that as it may, Ten Hag does have an otherwise fully fit squad to select from ahead of the Thursday night clash.

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