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Bears head coach Matt Eberflus is under serious pressure after the worst of three straight losses and the team's inability to score points despite their array of talented playmakers.

The move demonstrated the benefits of having two playmakers in the backline, with Anscombe returning at fly-half and Thomas switching to inside centre from the number 10 he had occupied for Wales in the summer.

However, the revival of a dual playmaker shape that worked fitfully under Eddie Jones has potential weaknesses.

Guardiola did not just praise Martin to the media, he also spoke to the Saints boss straight after the final whistle - and Martin revealed City and England playmaker Phil Foden had also done so.

The creative playmaker won every possible trophy at club level as Barcelona secured a historic quadruple.