Manchester City are 90 minutes away from potentially being crowned world champions - but one benefit they would get with that particular tag might well be delayed until the new year.
The treble-winners from last season are currently in Saudi Arabia to compete in the Club World Cup with a spot in Friday night's showpiece already rubber-stamped.
Pep Guardiola and his star-studded squad are due to meet Brazil outfit Fluminense next up after overcoming Japanese side Urawa Red Diamonds.
An own goal from Marius Hoibraten set City on their way in the semi-final before further goals from Mateo Kovacic and Bernardo Silva settled the scores in a 3-0 verdict.
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