Arsenal have potentially been handed a boost in the Premier League title race after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted his priorities lie elsewhere ahead of the all-important run-in. Speaking prior to City’s Champions League second-leg tie against RB Leipzig, Guardiola confirmed he believes his City reign will be judged on how he performs in Europe’s biggest club competition.
City go into the round-of-16 clash at the Etihad on level terms having drawn the first-leg 1-1 on German soil. While a victory on Tuesday evening would notch up a sixth straight quarter-final appearance, Guardiola is yet to guide his side to a maiden Champions League triumph, despite experiencing domestic dominance during that time.
With each passing season, the pressure grows on the Spanish head coach to end this elusive first triumph for the Citizens. It has now been over a decade since Guardiola achieved success in this competition, a barren run that stretches back to 2011 when he lifted the trophy with Barcelona.
