It means they have a lot to play for, unlike Tottenham and Manchester United, who were in action last night. "It is not a bad thing to fight to qualify for the Champions League," he said.

Manager Pep Guardiola on Friday said Manchester City can use the disappointment of having to watch the Champions League's knockout stages from home as fuel for their bid to earn qualification for the next edition of the tournament.

Manchester City veteran midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has admitted his certainty that the club will qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League.Pep Guardiola and his players are fast approaching