Now that the knockout phase playoffs have concluded, the draw for the Champions League round of 16 will take place on Friday 21 February at 11:00 GMT. Three Premier clubs are involved: Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa, who are seeded first, third and eighth respectively based on their finishing positions in the league phase of the competition.

To say this season has been a disappointment for Manchester City would be an understatement. For Pep Guardiola’s side to be out of the Champions League and out of contention for the Premier League title before the end of February says it all.

Manchester City's exit from the Champions League after second leg defeat against Real Madrid in knockout playoffs is a big setback for Pep Guardiola’s side amid the dismal season. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s future at the Etihad Stadium has been a talking point after they crashed out of the ongoing Champions League after their second leg defeat against Real Madrid in the knockout playoffs at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday,

Bruno Fernandes pulled one back with a stunning free-kick in the second half, and almost scored a late winner, though he was denied by Jordan Pickford. Everton, meanwhile, saw a stoppage-time penalty decision overturned by the referee following a VAR review.

Arsenal suffered a potentially mortal blow in their title quest as West Ham United condemned them to a first Premier League home defeat of the season on Saturday. Jarrod Bowen's header ensured a 1-0 victory for West Ham as Arsenal squandered the chance to cut Liverpool's lead to five points ahead of their Sunday clash at Manchester City.