Pep Guardiola has joked that Manchester City are ready to pop the champagne ahead of confirming their Champions League status for next season. A draw in Sunday's Premier League trip to Fulham would guarantee City join Arsenal in Europe's premier competition in 2023/24. Guardiola's side travel to Craven Cottage knowing a win would move them above Arsenal at the Premier League summit after their 4-1 rout midweek. But one point would be enough to join the Gunners as the first two English representatives in next term's Champions League. But Guardiola jibed that the Citizens had the champagne at the ready for when their status is confirmed before diverting the focus on Arsenal's return.

Source: Express April 29, 2023 01:11 UTC