Manchester City basically waved the white flag at the Bernabeu on Wednesday and, without Erling Haaland, lacked belief against Real Madrid from the off. Let's be frank, it was a shambolic performance from Pep Guardiola's side, with a real lack of intensity. Part of the pickle City found themselves in was down to the way Pep had set them up.

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Pep Guardiola accepts Manchester City are not challenging Liverpool for the title this season but is convinced they can still match them on their day. After winning the Premier League for the past four years, City find themselves in an unfamiliar position outside the race for top spot this season.