On the eve of this confrontation, the head coach of the “locals” Pep Guardiola Assessed the results of his wards and touched the topic of departure from the Champions League:
“I have no disappointment and pity-we do not deserve to be in the Champions League playoffs. Enjoy football, fantastic games in Paris or Madrid; how well Barcelona plays throughout the season; how they played 65 or 70 minutes against Benfika.
I am just a viewer who learns, sees, enjoys – and I have no feeling: “Oh, as a pity that Manchester City is not there.” This season, our club deserved to sit on a couch with a glass of wine, ”Guardiol said.
Manchester City scored 47 points and ranks fifth in the standings. The duel with Brighton will be held at the Etihad stadium at 5:00 pm Kyiv time.
Source: Sport.ua