Champions League makes January debut with high-stakes clash of struggling PSG and Man City
- Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, two super-wealthy state-backed teams, are set to clash in the first-ever January debut of the Champions League
- The new format of the Champions League, which replaced traditional groups, has introduced unknown territory for all involved. Eight games instead of six, facing eight different opponents, and two in January, make the competition even more challenging.
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In-form Foden can power City past PSG
Phil Foden and Manchester City are getting back to top form (Picture: Getty Images) Paris Saint-Germain against Manchester City looked a top-bracket Champions League final at the start of the tournament but both clubs are floundering to such an extent they could be eliminated next week if they fail to pick up enough points from their final two group matches. PSG are 25th in the table ahead of the latest round of fixtures and need to climb one p…
Revitalised Man City confident for PSG 'final': Guardiola
LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will rise to the occasion in their crucial Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after rebuilding their shattered morale with a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Revitalised Manchester City confident for PSG 'final': Guardiola
LONDON — Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City (Man City) will rise to the occasion in their crucial Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after rebuilding their shattered morale with a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich.


The first Champions League matches to be played in January include one with potentially shocking consequences in an unpredictable debut season for the 36-team format.
DECRYPTION - With three meetings between French and English clubs in C1, including two starting on Tuesday, the battles promise to be tough and exciting.
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