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While Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are in the unlikeliest of positions having to battle desperately for a Champions League berth next season, the manager did not mince his words in describing the enormity of the challenge.

Pep Guardiola said he is not deflated at having to battle for a place in next season's Champions League and believes doing so would be a "huge success" in a difficult season for Manchester City.It's a challenge in that if we're able to achieve that and qualify for the Champions League,

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted it would be “difficult” for his team to qualify for the Champions League. The Premier League champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Brighton on Saturday.

Man City's awful season could end with one positive: qualification for next season's Champions League. But they are playing so poorly, they might not even get there.