Pep Guardiola has revealed his unusual recipe for helping Manchester City players cope with pressure: 'Take many caipirinhas and daiquiris.' The advice came after City's 2-1 victory over Newcastle, extending their winning streak to five matches in all competitions. 'I told the players: the best thing you can do these days to cheer yourselves up is take many caipirinhas and daiquiris,' the manager said. 'Enjoy life and then do three good trainings before going to Leeds. That's the best way to do it, the one we've always done.'
The philosophy echoes Johan Cruyff's approach, with Guardiola recalling the Dutch legend's advice before Barcelona's 1992 European Cup final: 'Go out and enjoy.' City now sits just two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League and has secured a place in the top 8 of the Champions League group stage.