Manchester City have little time to dwell on their heartbreaking exit from the Champions League, as on Sunday they face Newcastle in a must-win Premier League game.
Pep Guardiola's side know that if they win all four of their remaining league fixtures then they will be crowned champions, but drop points and Liverpool could snatch top spot.
City have been excellent for most of the season, but now face the possibility of finishing the campaign without silverware. With that in mind, the collapse in Madrid and the expectation that City will make at least two signings this summer, there are a few players who might be out to prove a point to Guardiola over the next four games. READ MORE:Real Madrid defeat hands Pep Guardiola a rare opportunity with Man City squad Ruben Dias Dias' place in Guardiola's squad is of course not at risk, but his place in the starting line-up could be unless his form picks up.
Since arriving from Benfica in 2020 Dias has been regarded as City's best 'traditional' defender, whereas John Stones and Aymeric Laporte excel more with the ball at their feet.
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