Pep Guardiola's intense motivational methods have been laid bare in a new trailer for Amazon's 'All or Nothing' docuseries, which follows Manchester City's record-breaking 2017/18 Premier League title win. In the clip, Guardiola is seen addressing his players in the dressing room, telling them: 'I will defend you until the last day of our lives in the press conferences, but here I am going to tell you the truth. Some of you play better when you're angry with me, so if you hate me, HATE ME guys! No problem at all.'
The footage shows players including Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling looking down as Guardiola vents his frustrations. The documentary, filmed over the course of the season, offers unprecedented access to the inner workings of the champions, capturing both the highs and lows of their campaign.
One particularly raw moment comes after City's shock FA Cup fifth-round defeat to League One side Wigan Athletic. Midfielder Fabian Delph is seen furiously slamming a dressing-room door, while defender John Stones throws his kit to the floor in anger. The series also captures lighter moments, such as the squad singing Oasis's 'Wonderwall' on a flight home after a victory.
The full documentary is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on August 17, 2018, in more than 200 countries. The deal, reportedly worth £10 million, was announced in November 2017 and has drawn criticism from Premier League broadcasters Sky Sports and BT Sport, who paid £5.1 billion for their rights but were denied access to the dressing room.
