Pep Guardiola has answered his critics in style this season.

The 47-year-old’s doubters were ready to label him a fraud following his struggles in his debut campaign at Manchester City.

But he’s responded by leading the Citizens on a quadruple charge in a season that will be remembered for some time.

Man City boast a 15 point lead at the top of the Premier League table that is pretty much unassailable.

They will compete for the Carabao Cup final at the end of the month and are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Meanwhile, Basel await in the Champions League round-of-16.

City have talent in every position

One glance at Man City this season and you can understand why they’re doing so well.

Ederson has performed brilliantly in goal, the defence has been assured, with a threat posed by Kyle Walker, and Kevin De Bruyne has developed into one of the finest players in Europe.

Going forwards, Sergio Aguero, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling have proven unstoppable.

Fascinating tactical analysis

One question that many have asked about this City side is how do they commit so many men forward without being counter-attacked?

A YouTuber has solved that question with a fascinating analysis of City’s defensive transitions.

Guardiola uses a system that means his players are in a position to prevent a counter-attack more often than not.

With four players pushing forwards and four players pressing outside the area, Man City can always retrieve possession when an attack is cleared.

City also use the oldest trick in the bag - tactical fouls. Players are more than willing to take a yellow card to prevent an opposing team from breaking.

And, while Sane and Sterling have been marvellous going forwards, both do their bit in defence. It’s not uncommon to see the pair tracking back or pressing opposing players into turning the ball over.

Watch Piotr Foot's video below

It really is a whole team effort and there isn’t a single team better coached right now than Manchester City.