Manchester City fans have urged Pep Guardiola to drop one player after their UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge. Heading into the last round of fixtures in the first phase of this season's Champions League, City were under immense pressure as they needed to win to secure passage to the next stage.

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.

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