Real Madrid were on Friday punished for the behaviour of their fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City.
Manchester City's hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of Saturday's visit of second-tier Plymouth, while holders Manchester United also desperately need silverware.
Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars have a key role to play in the club's rebuild as he tries to recapture former glories after a chastening season.
Manchester City face Plymouth Argyle, who shocked Liverpool, whilst Manchester United take on Fulham.
Manchester City stayed in the hunt for a Champions League spot with a 1-0 win over Tottenham.
Tired of finishing second best to Manchester City, Liverpool took revenge on the English champions with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad on Sunday
Liverpool took a giant stride towards the Premier League title as a 2-0 win over Manchester City opened up an 11-point lead at the top of the table over Arsenal.
Hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe sanctioned Pep Guardiola's first exit from the UEFA Champions League before the traditional round of 16 phase.
Pep Guardiola conceded Manchester City need a rebuild after being swept aside by a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick as Real Madrid progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League 6-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest.
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola was deliberately underestimating the English side's hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16.
Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week swiftly took a turn for the worse.
Manchester City blew a late 2-1 lead in the first leg of the play-off tie last week at home to lose 3-2 to the holders.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his team only have a "one per cent" chance of overcoming Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Arsenal ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as Mikel Merino inspired a 2-0 win against Leicester.
Liverpool are comfortably leading the Premier League, but have received a taunt from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their blockbuster Champions League play-off tie Tuesday