Pep Guardiola said he cannot see Manchester City winning the Champions League on current form, but believes his side will be better when they face the might of either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich next month.

Manchester City confirmed their place in the playoffs of the Champions League, however, Pep Guardiola has hinted at a problem with the new format.

Manchester City's FA Cup trip to Leyton Orient and Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur in February have been chosen for TV coverage. Pep Guardiola's side are facing another hectic month and could have up to SEVEN fixtures depending on their progress in the Champions League.