Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola paid a visit to former club Brescia on Sunday - seemingly opting to snub watching title rivals Arsenal in the north London derby.
The former midfielder, after leading his side to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, jetted to Italy to watch the Serie C side in action against Pro Patria.
Brescia's game, which they won 3-2 in a dramatic outing, was on the same day as Arsenal's 4-1 win over Tottenham, which saw the Gunners again extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points.
But that crunch game didn't sway Guardiola, with the City boss seemingly enjoying his day out as he was shown smiling, watching the game and meeting players and staff.
It was a visit to the side he played for between 2001 and 2002, and again in 2003, before going onto become a legend at Barcelona.
The official Serie C Instagram account shared snaps of the visit, with the caption reading: 'Pep snubs Arsenal, goes to watch Brescia.'
Guardiola donned a flat cap and grey jacket as he was taken around the Stadio Mario Rigamonti stadium, before settling down to watch the action.
Brescia have been in Italy's top division as recently as the 2019-20 season, but have had a tough time of things since, and are now second in Serie C as they target a return to Serie B.
They are also the club that paved the way for Andrea Pirlo - the Italian making his way through the club's academy - and the likes of Luca Toni also played for them.
YakubuAutaSaad
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As a matter of sincerity there's no way he can take Arsenal off his mind at this crucial time.. 1. He's going to face Arsenal in the EFL finals at Wembley. 2. He's trailing behind Arsenal in the EPL. So right now Arsenal is the only name that comes to his mind whenever he takes every breath.
jamdun009
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Arsenal, just remember Pep Gaudiola the G.O.A.T has thought ARTETA everything he's doing at Arsenal so don't be UNGRATEFUL. Enjoy your Success but STAY HUMBLE .CITY4LIFE