Peter Crouch predicts the Premier League "dominance" of European football will continue with Liverpool and Manchester City his two "favourites" to lift the Champions League this season.
City kick off their knockout stage campaign against Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night before the Reds travel to Inter Milan the following day.
Holders Chelsea, who defeated Pep Guardiola's side in last year's final, are in action next week against French champions Lille in the last 16.