Roberto De Zerbi said Pep Guardiola is “still No 1” and revealed the Manchester City boss inspired him to become a coach, after Brighton held the champions to a 1-1 draw.
Guardiola lavished praise on his opposite number in the build-up to the game at the Amex Stadium, describing the 43-year-old Italian, who has guided Brighton into next year’s Europa League, as “one of the most influential managers” of the last 20…