New managers’ contrasting starts

DAVID MOYES is so sure about his future that he boldly predicted that tonight’s game against Bayern Munich will be his first of many meetings with Pep Guardiola.

Both managers could not have experienced more contrasting maiden seasons at their respective clubs.

Moyes has found the task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson even more challenging than he ever imagined but Guardiola has enjoyed a record-breaking debut campaign at Bayern.

Some United fans aired their disapproval by flying a Moyes Out banner over Old Trafford on Saturday but there is no suggestion from the Scot that he fears his first season in the Champions League will be his last.

“I am really looking forward to coming up against (Pep Guardiola),” the United manager said.

“It is the first time I have done but I have no doubt I will be doing it many times in the future.”

United’s 3-0 win over Olympiacos, which resulted in them qualifying for the last eight, was a memorable night and Moyes is hoping for a repeat performance.

“These are the sort of nights in history United have risen to and we want to do that,” Moyes said.

Pep Guardiola.