The international match block in November is the last opportunity for club coaches in the Premier League to reflect on the season. English football, with its famous Christmas and New Year matchdays, does not plan for a winter break. Pep Guardiola has often used this early break in league play to think about his future as Manchester City coach. During this time he has signed his contract with them twice Citizens extended, in November 2020 and 2022. In both cases he signed for two more seasons after his contract would otherwise have expired at the end of the season.
