Pep Guardiola would prioritise Champions League glory, says Barcelona legend Xavi

Premier League champions Manchester City endured a t-so-good Premier League campaign this season. Pep Guardiola’s men are 14 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. However, former Barcelona midfielder Xavi has made a startling claim about his former manr Guardiola’s objectives for season.

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Pep Guardiola would target Champions Legue glory, feels Xavi

Xavi, who played under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, has stated that City manr would be looking to target Champions League glory this season. Xavi, who w mans Qatari club Al Sadd, has asserted that Guardiola is a born winner while speaking to Mirror. 

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Manchester City will play against Real Madrid in Champions League

Xavi furr emphasised that Pep Guardiola will be realistic eugh to understand that gap between Manchester City and Liverpool was big. At moment, it did t look likely that y can make it three titles in a row. He, refore, thinks that re is a big chance that Spanish tactician will prioritise Champions League. Manchester City are set to face Real Madrid in round of 16, with first leg set to be played on February 26, 2020 at Bernabeu. returning leg will be played at Etihad on March 17.

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Pep Guardiola has been frequently linked with a move away from Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has been frequently linked with a move away from Etihad. manr has been subject to intense criticism after team’s unimpressive performance in Premier League. However, Guardiola has insisted that it was too early for him to think about extending his stay with Manchester City. His current contract with club runs till 2021. However, according to reports, manr has a clause in his contract which would see him leave club at end of current season.  His side are placed third in Premier League with 41 points and will next play against Everton on January 1, 2020.

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