MANCHESTER CITY FC

This was City's first match since UEFA handed them a European ban and €30 million fine

In 2015, the "Partnership for Open and Fair Skies" produced a document that claimed discrepancies in City's sponsorship deal

The Sky Blues are banned from appearing in any European football competitions over the next two years

City has won five major domestic trophies under Guardiola, including two consecutive Premier League titles

City already has one of its two spare midweek spots occupied as they face Arsenal

The Reds are now 22 points clear at the top of the Premier League points table after Spurs defeated City

Suarez will be out of action until April because of an injury

Since 2013, Guardiola won 5 league titles while Manchester United has won none

The Reds are likely to sit out the frenzy while the chasing pack try to make the additions that could help them close the gap.

The Sky Blues are currently eleven points behind table leaders Liverpool

The Man City manager thinks that Liverpool already has an insurmountable advantage in the title race.

The Argentine forward has scored 244 goals for Manchester City, with 13 of them coming this season

The Spaniard is unimpressed with his team's hectic Premier League schedule over the Christmas week

Liverpool remained 10 points clear at the top of the table without playing a match.

The Round-of-16 will start on February 18 and will continue until March 18.

The Sky Blues are now trailing 14 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League but have already qualified for the Champions League knock-outs

The Spaniard's current coaching contract with City expires in the summer of 2021

The flag read 'WALES. GOLF. MADRID. IN THAT ORDER'

Gareth Southgate removed Sterling from England's team ahead of their Montenegro clash on Thursday night.

City's appeal for a handball against Liverpool was denied in Anfield

Walker had to replace Bravo as the latter was sent off for a sliding tackle outside the box