CRACKERS

I don't know code says last man to floor Pep at Etihad

- IAN MCCULLOUGH

THOMAS FRANK may be the last Premier League boss to beat Manchester City on home soil but he denies cracking the Etihad code.

Two goals from recently departed Ivan Toney sealed a memorable 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium in November 2022.

But Frank said Guardiola's ability to change his team's style of play to match opponents is what marks him out as one of the all-time great managers.

"They are the hardest team to play because of the quality all over the pitch, because they are extremely well coached and because we also don't know exactly what to expect every game," said Frank.