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Max Mallow

Manchester City Risk Repeating Champions League Disaster for First Time in 12 Years

Manchester City need to beat Club Brugge to advance in the Champions League. | IMAGO/MAXPPP

Manchester City might be finding some semblance of form in the Premier League as of late, but Wednesday could bring a massive shock to the system if things don't go their way in the Champions League.

The reigning Premier League champions are on the verge of elimination from the Champions League with their final game coming against Club Brugge. If the Citizens don't win, it would mark the first time in the Pep Guardiola era—and the first time since the 2012/13 season—that they've been bounced from European competition before the knockout stage. Not to mention, Pep Guardiola hasn't been eliminated from the competition before the Round of 16 since his arrival.

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