Guardiola pointed to the injuries that have decimated his squad this season and mean he is currently without Erling Haaland, plus defensive trio John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji for tomorrow's encounter with Crystal Palace. I still think they will do it with a little bit to spare. But it is getting too close for comfort.

Pep Guardiola says he is "optimistic" about Manchester City finishing the season well.

Pep Guardiola is confident his side will qualify for next season’s Champions League because he believes their “spirit” is back. City have endured a difficult season by their lofty standards and find themselves in a scrap for a top-five spot in the Premier League rather than challenging for the title.