Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola© AFP
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Pep Guardiola says that Manchester City would not “deserve” “would” qualify for the Champions League if they ended outside the first five of the Premier League, but he is convinced that they will exceed the line. City has experienced a miserable season according to their high standards, ending the campaign without trophy for the first time since 2017. The premier league champions are sixth of the table before Against Bournemouth of Mid-Table, but are only one point behind Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa, with a match in hand. So that’s what it is. “
But he remains optimistic about the prospects of his team, just a few days after losing the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.
“I think we are going to qualify … To finish in third position in the Premier League, that’s my goal,” he said.
Tuesday’s match at Etihad will be the last home match of the longtime Belgian midfielder, Kevin de Bruyne, who leaves the club at the end of the season.
But Guardiola said that his own priority, and that of his Bruyne captain, was qualifying for the Champions League.
The city has always been present in the best European club competition since the 2011/12 season.
“I’m going to decide the best, the best players to win the match against Bournemouth, that’s for sure,” said Guardiola.
“Kevin will get or deserve what he deserves. This is the best time and the best compliment for his incredible trajectory and what he did.”
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