Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has argued his side will be the underdogs when they face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-offs.City's miserable form in the competition this season left them needing to beat Club Brugge on the final matchday to book a spot in the play-offs.

Head in hands as John Stones headed wide, flailing as Matheus Nunes sold himself short to allow the visitors the opener, his angst lived every moment.

Follow the latest news, rumours and gossip live below! Ruben Amorim was unwilling to discuss transfer speculation surrounding Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho amid reported interest from Chelsea and Napoli.

Chelsea continue to be linked with all manner of moves too. Manchester United ’s Alejandro Garnacho has been tipped as a Blues target and fresh reports claim the Blues have now made contact with the Premier League rivals over a potential move for the Argentina international.

In a way, it's a damning indictment of City's form that a converted centre-back often offers their biggest goal threat… but he is

Former Manchester City midfielder Manu Garcia is reportedly set to put pen to paper on a deal with MLS side Sporting Kansas City as part of a double transfer deal

Manchester City have leapfrogged Chelsea in the table, moving up to fourth place and dropping the London club down to sixth

But it does appear that the idea of John Stones or Manuel Akanji playing in midfield won’t be seen on the pitch. That is for the best. Now we wait to see if and Manchester City will make their move to sign a midfielder. It’s simply a move they have to make over the remaining days of the current transfer window.