Mauricio Pochettino has been called one of the best managers in the world by Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City's trip to play Tottenham Hotspur.

"I don't think he's one of the best managers in England, he's one of the best football managers in the world," he told a news conference.

"I enjoy watching Tottenham. Not [just] right now -- since last year. I think what he's doing is an amazing job in London in Tottenham. The way they play I like a lot. He's aggressive without the ball and has a lot of quality with his players.

"Last season they were there until the last two or three games with the chance to be champions. So still this year they are playing in a high, high level.

"They are second. It will be a tough, tough game and I am looking forward to going to White Hart Lane for the first time in my life as well."