Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Mauricio Pochettino's sacking at Tottenham was a surprise.

Guardiola also commented today on Jose Mourinho's return to the game.

He said, "You know him (Jose Mourinho) better than me. He was many years here in different clubs. welcome back.

"An incredible manager and I'm pretty sure he'll do a good job.

"I was a little surprised with Mauricio because he had done an incredible job and the club was better.

"Always the managers when they leave it is to know if the club and team are better than when they take over and I think it happened but decisions are made and there is nothing else to say."