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Sam Allardyce, the new manager of Leeds United, has openly admitted to feeling a tinge of envy towards Pep Guardiola, who is on track to win his third consecutive Premier League title and fifth overall, along with two LMA (League Managers Association) awards. Allardyce expressed his admiration for the highly successful Spanish coach, describing him as a great person and an expert in the sport. Speaking before the weekend's game against Manchester City, Allardyce welcomed the challenge of facing Guardiola, stating that he has always had a good relationship with him over the years.
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"I have obviously met him at the LMA [League Managers Association] events and stuff like that, especially when he wins it [the manager of the year award]. I get a bit jealous then, but there you go.
"He's a great guy and his knowledge is fantastic, from what he has done and achieved. It's great to be pitting your wits against coaches like him and in the Premier League in general. If you want to be a player or a coach or a physio or sports psychologist, the Premier League is the only place to be in this country."
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