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Pep Guardiola established himself as the football’s leading manager with Manchester City's historic treble last season. However, the football scene evolves constantly, prompting the question: Is the ex-Barcelona man still the best in the business? 

In this article, we explore the current top three managers in the major football leagues and provide the best football prediction and betting tips along the way.

Our list of the top three managers across the big three leagues is in descending order.

**3. Simone Inzaghi (Serie A, Inter Milan)**

Inter boss Simeone Inzaghi is probably underrated by many in the football world, perhaps due to lacking the ‘stardust’ of Pep Guardiola or Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp. Still, the 47-year-old has quietly turned Inter Milan into arguably Europe’s best team. 

So, how good is Simone Inzaghi?

The former Lazio boss took charge at San Siro after a tumultuous summer in 2021 when Antonio Conte, Achraf Hakimi, and Romelu Lukaku departed the club. 

Conte resigned over the sale of Hakimi to Paris Saint-Germain, necessitated by the financial challenges faced by Inter's owners due to the pandemic.

Inzaghi's debut season saw Inter narrowly miss out on the Scudetto, losing to city rivals AC Milan on the final day after a disappointing defeat to Bologna. 

Despite this setback, he guided the team to Coppa Italia success and a spot in the Champions League last 16 for the first time in a decade. Last season’s UEFA Champions League campaign was even better as the Nerazzuri triumphed over Milan in both legs, securing a place in the final against Manchester City. 

Notably, the 1-0 defeat in Istanbul remains Inzaghi's sole loss in a final since taking charge of Inter. He had previously won both Coppa Italia finals he contested and claimed victory in three consecutive Supercoppa Italia finals.

In the current campaign, Inzaghi has led Inter to total domination of the Serie A. Top of the table with just one defeat all season, 69 points after 26 games, most goals scored (67), and fewest conceded (12). They are 12 points clear of closest challengers, Juventus, and hold a 1-0 first-leg advantage against Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.

Furthermore, Inzaghi has improved several players, most notably Lautaro Martinez. 

In the two seasons under Conte, the 25-year-old scored 40 goals, and under Simeone, he hit 53 in his first two campaigns. This season, Martinez has been even more lethal, scoring 26 times in 34 appearances, with 23 of those goals coming in Serie A.

Simeone has instilled a winning mentality in the players, especially at the San Siro, where they have lost just once all season. 
With Erik ten Hag and Mauricio Pochettino’s positions at Manchester United and Chelsea uncertain, It will be no surprise to see Inzaghi’s name pop up as a possible replacement, and he will have earned it. 

Can Simeone Inzaghi replicate last season’s final appearance? Our bet prediction is for Inter to reach the UCL final again.

● Bet on Inter Milan to reach the UEFA Champions League final 

**2. Carlo Ancelotti (La Liga, Real Madrid)**

Ancelotti's second spell at Real Madrid has showcased his ability to adapt and evolve tactically, solidifying his status as one of the finest managers in the last 20 years. 

At 64, Ancelotti has reinvented himself, crafting a formidable and resilient team in all departments. 

Following Karim Benzema's departure to the Saudi Pro-League last summer, there was intrigue surrounding how Los Blancos would manage without their leading scorer of the past three seasons (105 goals).

However, Ancelotti expertly navigated this challenge, devising a strategy that allowed his team to cope effectively without the prolific forward.

The acquisition of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund provided the Real boss with a new star player, whom he has entrusted with the freedom to play without any restraints, and the results have been staggering. 

Bellingham has scored 20 goals in 29 games and is revelling in his position as a number 10 behind Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.

Even with the absence of a central striker for a significant part of the season and grappling with a lengthy injury list, Los Blancos have been unstoppable on the pitch. Ancelotti's tactics and effective squad rotation have played a pivotal role in their success.

They cruised through their UEFA Champions League group, and despite the commendable challenge of Girona,  are leading La Liga with 6 points, poised to win the title.

Real Madrid's stellar performance, with 30 victories in 37 games this season, signals their readiness to win it all, and Ancelotti's seasoned expertise remains a driving force.

Take advantage of BetKing’s daily bet tips and bet of the day by backing Real Madrid to win the UEFA Champions League.

● Bet on Real Madrid to win the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League 

**1. Pep Guardiola (Premier League, Manchester City)**

The top spot on our list goes to Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola. 

Guardiola’s achievements, particularly in the past 12 months, have solidified his status as the world’s best manager. Winning the historic treble (Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup) in one season with Manchester City mirrors the feat achieved by Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999 and sets him apart as the only manager in history to win the European treble twice.

Guardiola is synonymous with winning. His recent triumph in leading City to the FIFA Club World Cup glory last December marked his 16th trophy as City boss and brought his career total to an impressive 36 trophies.

Last summer was one of change at the Etihad with key figures like Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan departing, leaving the team short in experience and talent. Pep, no stranger to squad rebuilds by now, addressed this by bringing in Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, and Josko Gvardiol.

Kevin De Bruyne picked up an injury at the start of the season, sitting out the first five months of the campaign, but Guardiola found a way to make sure his men were within touching distance of the top when the Belgian maestro returned.

Despite the team appearing to struggle at times, they remained hugely competitive, and with De Bruyne and Erling Haaland (who missed 7 weeks through injury) fit and firing, the Champions look unstoppable (14 wins in the last 16).

Guardiola has re-invented himself over the past 15 years, from the man obsessed with tiki-taka at Barcelona to the perfectionist at Bayern, and now the treble-winner who started the Champions League final with 4 centre-backs; his unpredictability adds to the never-ending genius.

The Cityzens have endured a rough season by their standards but are just one point behind Liverpool in the Premier League standings, hold a 3-1 advantage in their UEFA Champions League second-round tie, and just demolished Luton Town 6-2 with Haaland scoring 5 times to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

As long as Pep is in the Etihad dug-out, they will always have a chance to fight on all fronts.

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