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New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will have a 'devastating' influence in England, according to one of his former players.

Joshua Kimmich played under Guardiola at Bayern Munich and the midfielder has been impressed by his former coach's start to life at The Etihad .

Speaking to ESPN FC , the 21-year-old said: "I've seen their games against Manchester United and Borussia Mönchengladbach, the way they're topping the table is extremely commanding.

"It's fascinating to see the way he's been able to leave his mark on the team in such a short space of time. They play a completely different football than last season. If I'm honest I'm not surprised, however.

"In Germany, some people said he failed at Bayern because he didn't win the Champions League. But I think Bayern were rarely as dominant as under him, when they won three championships in a row.

"He's somewhat revolutionised football here. And I believe his influence in England will be devastating, too."