Ilkay Gundogan admits that Manchester City need to win the Champions League in order to stand alongside the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid among the “international elite”.
Pep Guardiola’s side re-established themselves as a dominant force in English football last season with a Premier League and Carabao Cup double.
Both of those trophies could be defended this term, as the Blues sit top of the table and ready themselves for another day out at Wembley against Chelsea, while FA Cup glory is also up for grabs.