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Pep Guardiola stands by tactics after Manchester City exit Champions League

Pep Guardiola refused to blame his tactics or the defence after Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League in Monaco.

Guardiola's decision to field an attacking side at Stade Louis II to build on their 5-3 first-leg advantage did not pay off as City lost 3-1 to go out on away goals.

City were overrun and sloppy at the back as they conceded twice in the first half, while further defensive frailties were exposed by Tiemoue Bakayoko's decisive third goal.

Guardiola had said before the game he felt attack would be the best form of defence but, having left Yaya Toure on the bench, City could not create a midfield platform for their forwards to operate effectively.