Pep Guardiola will completely change English football according to Xavi Hernandez.

The former Barcelona star suggests his old boss will bring a new mentality to the Premier League when he takes over at Manchester City.

"It is a big opportunity for him at Manchester City. I think he will change the face of English football," the Al Sadd midfielder told sc.qa.

"If there is anyone capable of changing that mentality, it is Guardiola. It is a great opportunity but there will also be a lot of pressure, because everyone always expects a lot from Pep Guardiola.

"But he is without doubt one of the best coaches in the world at the moment."

The pair won 14 major trophies together at Barcelona between 2008 and 2012.