Crisis averted then for Manchester City. Or perhaps that should read crisis postponed? The champions of England escaped the league phase and through a certain prism, there is a case to be made that Pep Guardiola's side are well into the post-nadir period of their season.

The moments you might have missed as Manchester City took on Club Brugge in their win-or-bust Champions League fixture.

While it all appeared a bit bleak early on, Manchester City battled back effectively from a halftime deficit on Wednesday to beat Club Brugge 3-1 and earn a UEFA Champions League reprieve.  But Pep Guardiola's tactics either side of the break outlined a struggle inside his own mind between the ideal style of play he wants his top teams to employ and the reality his City are living right now.

In the early stages of his Manchester City career, it appeared that Matheus Nunes just didn’t quite fit into Pep Guardiola’s squad. Typically the Portuguese international plays in midfield. But

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has openly discussed the qualities that Matheus Nunes brings to his side in the right-back role.The Portugal international has been entrusted by his Etihad

Matheus Nunes has settled into the Manchester City starting lineup at right back and is giving Pep Guardiola something to think about.

Pep Guardiola has caused disbelief ahead of the crucial Man City clash against Club Brugge in the Champions League.

OMAR MARMOUSH’S dazzling debut got Manchester City fans off their seats again. The £59million buy from Frankfurt ran Chelsea ragged for 74 minutes in their 3-1 win on Saturday — and was unlucky

The forward came off the bench and inspired the 2023 winners to a comeback victory which clinched a play-off place

Manchester City have qualified for the Champions League play-off round after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge. Facing elimination from European competition altogether, City knew nothing less than victory would be enough and for 52 minutes they were on the brink before Pep Guardiola intervened with a half-time substitution.

Second-half goals from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho helped Manchester City to a second-half comeback over Club Brugge that saves their Champions League campaign... for now.

Man City have a serious issue after Pep Guardiola was left fuming in their vital Champions League win over Club Brugge.