'Still brilliance at Man City - but I'm very cautious'
Manchester City fan Steven McInerney is delighted to have progressed to the Champions League play-offs but is concerned about who lies in wait for Pep Guardiola's side.He told BBC Sport that City are still capable of brilliance - but that will be tested to the limit by either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
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