While Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are in the unlikeliest of positions having to battle desperately for a Champions League berth next season, the manager did not mince his words in describing the enormity of the challenge.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes qualification for the Champions League this season would represent a “huge success”. After four successive Premier League titles, City find themselves in an unfamiliar position of simply battling to secure a top-four place this term.

Pep Guardiola confident of Champions League place despite draw with Brighton - Manchester City were pegged back after twice taking the lead against the Seagulls.