Pep Guardiola kicked out at a drinks cooler in a moment of relief as Manchester City avoided an early exit from the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola reveals half-time message to inspire comeback win and praises 'incredible' star - City were 45 minutes away from a shock Champions League exit

Pep Guardiola praised substitute Savinho for providing the spark to rescue Manchester City's Champions League campaign after they overturned a first-half deficit to beat Club Brugge 3-1. City looked set to miss out on the knockout stages for the first time since 2012-13 after conceding to Raphael Onyedika in their must-win league phase encounter at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola admitted his Manchester City team face a ‘really tough’ task to progress in the Champions League after being drawn against Real Madrid of Bayern Munich in the play-offs. Man City avoided an embarrassing Champions League exit by coming from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola has said he doesn't think Manchester City can win the Champions League this season after they scraped into the play-off round to book a tie against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich.

The Belgian champions were on course to send Manchester City packing before the knockout stages for the first time since 2012 when Raphael Onyedika fired the visitors into the lead just before half-time.

We also know Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola are very close, while City are the reigning champs and have just pipped Arsenal to the title in each of the last two Premier League seasons. This rivalry has been bubbling up nicely.

The victory in their league-phase finale secured Pep Guardiola's men a spot in the two-legged play-off knockout round

Pep Guardiola could finally breathe a sigh of relief after Manchester City secured 3-1 victory over Club Brugge. The match saw City initially struggle, with Raphael Onyedika’s opening goal momentarily stunning the Etihad.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that journalists will have had their headlines ready following a fire outside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.The Premier League champions

Manchester City’s former club captain Kyle Walker has offered insight into the nature of his conversation with manager Pep Guardiola over leaving the club this month. The 34-year-old Premier League veteran shocked many within the game by requesting an immediate exit from the Etihad Stadium midway through a challenging campaign for both himself and the wider Manchester City squad.