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Pep Guardiola has said it is not more difficult to play an English side in the Champions League, than an opponent from abroad.

We’ll see next week what happens but already the four teams [who] are in the last eight… “We are in the eight best teams in Europe and we will prepare well. Meanwhile, City were eliminated from the competition by Tottenham Hotspur in 2018/19, and Liverpool the year prior.

Manchester City played out a goalless draw with Sporting to ease through to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Guardiola has hailed Carson's value in the dressing room and he has only increased his standing as a fans' favourite with this latest cameo. The veteran goalkeeper came on for Ederson for the final 20 minutes and received a standing ovation before he had even done anything. It may have been a fairly meaningless game in terms of the result, but they were valuable minutes for the teenager.

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This was Fernandinho’s 100th appearance in the Champions League since his debut for Shakhtar Donetsk in September 2006. "The first half was better than the second. We didn’t do it, but it’s not easy after 5-0." It’s not easy because after this [first leg] result it was already over. He saw claims for a penalty waved away in the opening 10 minutes after Manuel Ugarte barged him to the floor and forced a decent save from Adan after the break. They were the only saves the Brazilian had to make, with Scott Carson sent on for the final 17 minutes for his first appearance in the competition for 16 years and the third-choice goalkeeper made a crucial contribution as he spread himself to deny Paulinho from point-blank range.

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And, with the England full-back still banned for one more game in Europe, the City manager was able to hand a European debut to teenage full-back Conrad Egan-Riley. With the outcome decided after City’s 5-0 win in Lisbon, it was a predictably uninspiring second leg. Pep Guardiola saw Manchester City coast into the Champions League quarter-finals with the minimum of effort although the nostalgic manager made sure it was an evening Scott Carson will never forget.

Manchester City have all but sealed their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals ahead of their last-16 second-leg match later today.

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At present it seems like the Portuguese outfit are just looking to avoid a repeat of the first-leg scoreline. Through on goal he tries to chip the goalkeeper with his left foot but the keep isn't fooled and catches it. 68 mins: Since the introduction of Marcus Edwards, a former Tottenham player, earlier (he came on for Pablo Sarabi) Sporting have looked like a completely different outfit. Guardiola gave Foden and Bernardo Silva a rest at half-time, calling for Riyad Mahrez and the talented attacking midfielder James McAtee. Mahrez immediately made an impact, allowing a long, lofted pass to rest on his left foot and set off. Thanks for sticking with Sportsmail throughout the events at the Etihad tonight. Egan-Riley, a local lad, has been at the club for years waiting for a chance that many never earn and, regardless of how his career at the Etihad pans out, he will always have last night. The expedition was put on hold against Sporting Lisbon though, City recuperating as they wait for the next scroll, which will arrive a week tomorrow when the quarter-finals are drawn. ‘He's a seven [out of 10]. He is nothing exceptional in anything but that is a good sign as a defender as he doesn't make mistakes.’ A club crest fluttered in the wind where the European debutant’s surname should have been. Carson’s opportunity arrived as City were already through the quarter-finals, for a fifth consecutive year, after the five-goal pummelling dished out in Portugal three weeks ago. All a bit of fun - much like the last 17 minutes of this forgettable encounter. Carson, seen as a key character inside Manchester City’s dressing room, took it in the spirit intended.

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John Stones (Manchester City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. John Stones (Manchester City) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Attempt blocked. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Paulinho (Sporting Lisbon) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ilkay Gündogan with a cross following a corner. Attempt blocked. Attempt blocked. Ilkay Gündogan (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Manchester City had a healthy 5-0 lead over Sporting CP for the Champions League last-16 second leg clash at the Etihad.

He'll sit with the club and they'll make the best decision for the club and him." The last decade step by step the club grew up and many years we were there in the Champions League and qualifying for the last 16. "It shows the great work City's been doing with the academy. Scott Carson could play, we thought about that if the first half was okay, 45 to Bernardo and Phil and 45 to the others." At the beginning of the season I didn't expect to play in the UEFA Champions League and I'm grateful. Now again in the quarter final, the best 8 teams in Europe. I'm a guy who learns at the time to enjoy the moment. A great achievement for me and I thank my teammates." "We see at the end of the season, he knows it. In the second half we improved and the quality of [Marcus] Edwards helped. We’re pleased we’re in the quarter-final. "Second half we dropped a little bit, we arrived in lateral positions and didn't make movements behind. Kyle Walker served the second game of a three-match suspension, while Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake remain injured.

Manchester City have a healthy 5-0 lead over Sporting CP for the Champions League last-16 second leg clash at the Etihad.

He'll sit with the club and they'll make the best decision for the club and him." The last decade step by step the club grew up and many years we were there in the Champions League and qualifying for the last 16. "It shows the great work City's been doing with the academy. Scott Carson could play, we thought about that if the first half was okay, 45 to Bernardo and Phil and 45 to the others." At the beginning of the season I didn't expect to play in the UEFA Champions League and I'm grateful. Now again in the quarter final, the best 8 teams in Europe. I'm a guy who learns at the time to enjoy the moment. A great achievement for me and I thank my teammates." "We see at the end of the season, he knows it. In the second half we improved and the quality of [Marcus] Edwards helped. We’re pleased we’re in the quarter-final. "Second half we dropped a little bit, we arrived in lateral positions and didn't make movements behind. Kyle Walker served the second game of a three-match suspension, while Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake remain injured.

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When you are in the group stage and you qualify for the last-16, I celebrate because I know how difficult it is. The second half was a little bit sloppy but it's not easy after 5-0. After the goal was disallowed, we were not active and we didn't make movements. On Scott Carson: "He deserved it. "When you go through, every opening is difficult. He doesn't make mistakes."

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But after the game at the weekend, I still can’t see anything but a Man City win in terms of the Premier League.' You can have one little blip, one little bad game, one little moment where you switch off and you can get punished. Owen Hargreaves believes it is Manchester City's time to go and win their first ever Champions League this season.

Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus enjoyed a rare start in a largely dull affair against Sporting in the Champions League.

Just as Guardiola preaches that his team must take things one game at a time, so Jesus cannot expect to instantly climb to the top of the tree. The Brazilian's workrate was excellent and he provided superb cover for rookie CJ Egan-Riley on the right flank, travelling between both boxes swiftly to assist City in defence and in attack. Given the fact Jesus has decided he doesn't want to play centrally, he has narrowed his opportunity for starts - especially when his most direct competition for a spot on the right wing, Mahrez, is having his best-ever goalscoring season and already has 21.

The goalless draw means Manchester City move onto the last eight of the Champions League.

The aggregate win means Guardiola has now made it to the last eight of the Champions League 12 times in his career with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City. Another who played in the Champions League for the 100th time was Fernandinho. That showing at the Etihad was the 70th occasion he’s featured in the tournament for City, in addition to 30 matches for Shakhtar Donetsk. CJ Egan-Riley started for City on Wednesday, and looked more than comfortable in just his second senior appearance for the club, and even raised a few cheers from the home fans with a moment of skill in the corner during the latter stages of the game.

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We will also be seeking guidance from the UK Government on the impact of these measures on the Chelsea Foundation and its important work in our communities. “If it sells tickets and it sells merchandise, Abramovich who owns the club, will benefit. We will fulfil our men’s and women’s team fixtures today against Norwich and West Ham, respectively, and intend to engage in discussions with the UK Government regarding the scope of the licence. The club will update further when it is appropriate. I wrote a piece for the Chelsea website last week saying Abramovich has one more job to do, sell the club. It all went through but that sticks with you, it is going to have to be sold, whether by Abramovich or anyone else. It would be stupid for the government to drive it into administration or liquidation. This was made clear when Abramovich put the club up for sale last week. They will get a contract somewhere else if the club cannot continue to pay them what they pay them. I think the club will survive. They may lose players who will be out of contract this summer. The vast majority of big-name players will not be overly concerned.

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'We smelt last year how it was, this tension and atmosphere to go into the final. Now the big games are coming and we're looking forward to them.' It's going to be a tight race until the end.

Manchester City are up against Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title and expect a high-quality contest.

Now the big games are coming and we're looking forward to them. "Both teams are able to win all of their remaining games as we both have shown a couple of years ago. Pep Guardiola and his bosses had anticipated a much stiffer challenge from Jurgen Klopp's side as well as Chelsea this season after the two rivals offered little resistance last year to allow the Blues to lift their third crown in four years.

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Sometimes it helps to have a bit of a break for a few days and sometimes it doesn't. He added: "I think it's always what you make of it. So it's going to be a tight race until the end."

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“We smelt last year how it was, this tension and atmosphere to go into the final. Now the big games are coming and we’re looking forward to them.” It’s going to be a tight race until the end.

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Manchester City won 5-0 on aggregate over two legs and move on to the quarter-finals.

The 36-year-old was called almost immediately into action when he stopped a shot from Paulinho, Sporting’s best chance of the night. After such a drab first period, the second half had at least a few more shots and goal-mouth action. Somehow, both VAR and referee Halil Umut Meler decided not to award the spot-kick.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City do not fear drawing a Premier League side in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

They will be joined by four teams from United, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Lille, Juventus, Villarreal, Benfica and Ajax when the final last-16 ties are completed next week. It's an honour as important teams are out." "We are in the last eight and we'll prepare well and next Friday we'll see the draw.

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There's no doubting that Carson is a valuable member of Guardiola's squad, and could stay beyond the June-end of his current contract. Moments after coming on he spread himself to block a one-on-one effort from Paulinho, hurting himself in the process. "We are delighted," he said of Carson's cameo. Carson repaid his manager's act of kindness in the best way possible. The gap between the two outings was 16 years and 338 days; no player has ever waited longer. Wednesday night was no different, an ageing fan-favourite putting smiles on the faces of his adoring fans.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League quarter-final and semi-final draw…

With both the quarter-final and potential last four ties confirmed, City will know our potential route to the Champions League final by next Friday. You can also find out who City draw on mancity.com, the official Man City app and on Twitter: @ManCity. BT Sport will broadcast the draw live in the UK, while you can also stream it via both the UEFA and BT Sport website.

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"What I do think is that these four will be Liverpool and Manchester City’s between them," he said. "That's the worst scenario I can imagine, Liverpool and City sharing all four of the trophies, nightmare. I agree Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea on their day, punch with them, over two games, but I think Liverpool and City are too strong.

Manchester City kept another clean sheet on Wednesday as they played out a goalless draw with Sporting.

Carson made a great save late on to ensure City didn't lose the match and Pep Guardiola also explained why he brought him on. "This is shown in the number of goals conceded and the amount of interceptions we’ve made. Ederson has explained how they have managed to get even better at the back.