Enzo Maresca insists Man City won't repeat what Man Utd did after Sir Alex Ferguson

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Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City won't do what United did - and go to the dogs in the wake of losing a legendary manager.

Maresca is facing the almighty challenge of replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad. Guardiola won a staggering 20 trophies in a decade of dominance in English football.

And the scenario Maresca is now facing is similar to what David Moyes did when he followed in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson at United in 2013. Moyes found himself sacked inside 10 months.

While United have not come close to winning either the Premier League or Champions League title since Fergie retired.

But Maresca is relishing the challenge of filling Guardiola's boots - and reckons City have a structure in place to keep on winning with him in charge.

Maresca said: "I consider Pep to be the best coach in the world in the last 20-25 years, so it's a challenge. It's nice, its a privilege and also the history of the manager with many years in the same club always struggled a little, like after Sir Alex.

"It's a big challenge for everyone. But I think the organisation is the main thing. This club has had three managers in 17 years.

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"This is not normal, it doesn't happen often so this is one of the things why I'm confident we can do a great job. And continue to do the job that has been done in the last 14 or 15 years."

Maresca, meanwhile, admits he is unconcerned by all the speculation surrounding World Cup winner Rodri. The Spanish Ballon d'Or winner, who will have minor back surgery next week, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

But Maresca added: "Around big players there is always speculation. I'm not worried about that, it's normal. Every manager wants to have Rodri, but now surgery. He needs to rest and recover, and then he will be back here with us."