Steaua can put up resistance as Pep is still finding his feet

Steaua midfielder Jugurtha Hamroun can cause Man City a problemCredit: Srdjan Stevanovic

Pep Guardiola’s first season at Camp Nou began with a Champions League qualifier and finished with Barcelona being crowned kings of Europe, so Manchester City fans will be hoping the Spaniard’s first term as their boss follows an identical path.

Back in 2008-09 Wisla Krakow were Barca’s playoff victims ahead of a campaign which culminated in the Spanish giants beating Manchester United 2-0 in Rome.

Tonight, the role of pre-group stage whipping boys falls to Steaua Bucharest, though they may represent more of an obstacle to City than Wisla did to Barca eight years ago.

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Steve DaviesRacing Post Sport

Published on 15 August 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:57, 15 August 2016

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