It means they have a lot to play for, unlike Tottenham and Manchester United, who were in action last night. "It is not a bad thing to fight to qualify for the Champions League," he said.

Manager Pep Guardiola on Friday said Manchester City can use the disappointment of having to watch the Champions League's knockout stages from home as fuel for their bid to earn qualification for the next edition of the tournament.

Manchester City cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal when they travel to Goodison Park this weekend.With the race for Champions League qualification heating up and both Chelsea and Aston