straight to your inboxManchester City have not enjoyed the best relations with Bayern Munich in recent history but Pep Guardiola's old employers have perhaps done him a small favour.Were it not for Hansi Flick's star-studded side, who have added Leroy Sane to the side that cruised to Champions League glory in August, the Catalan would likely yet again have had to answer a question about the Blues starting as competition favourites despite not making it beyond the quarter-finals under the manager.The expectation is of course still there.
City aspire to win the tournament every time they enter it and it is the only major trophy missing for an ownership that would dearly love to complete their set.Guardiola seeks to downplay expectations every.
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