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Man City boost 'greatest club' case with Club World Cup win

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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- If there was any doubt before, there isn't now -- Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have earned their place among the greatest club sides in history.

Winning the Club World Cup on Friday was more a box-ticking exercise than a genuine test of their ability, but the champions of England and Europe are now, officially, champions of the world. They did it with a largely comfortable 4-0 win over Fluminense, who were a goal down inside the first minute and never looked poised to come back.