Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Oscar Bobb could soon be ready for his return to first-team action for Manchester City after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. After an encouraging win over Chelsea at the weekend,

Oscar Bobb is reportedly closing in on a return to action and is attempting to show Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola he is ready for his comeback against Arsenal at the Emirates this weekend

Manchester City and Pep Guardiola find themselves in a strange position this week in what has turned out to be an odd season

Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to qualify for Champions League play-off - City survive major scare to keep Champions League hopes alive

With Manchester City needing a win to avoid a stunning early exit from the Champions League, Pep Guardiola wasn't in the mood to discuss the prospect of his once-dominant team crashing out of European club soccer's most prestigious competition.

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said he is aware of the financial implications of failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages as his side head into Wednesday's final group game against Club Brugge needing a win to stay in the hunt.

Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will embrace the "challenge" of Wednesday's must-win Champions League clash against Club Brugge and is confident they will make the knockout stages.Guardiola has never failed to reach the Champions League knockout stages in his career as a manager and he said Tuesday he was confident his side would progress.