Guardiola unconcerned by lack of Champions League clean sheets
There will be a strong English presence in Monday's Champions League draw when the 16 remaining clubs discover their first knockout stage opponents. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have all progressed from the group stage.
The latter three were group winners and will be itching to know their fate in the round of 16 when the competition returns in February.
Even for seeded teams, there could potentially be daunting tests, with Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among those joining Chelsea in finishing second in their respective groups.
Express Sport have simulated Monday's draw to see who Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and United could potentially face in the last 16.
Man Utd could face PSG or Atletico Madrid in the last 16. (Image: GETTY)
Sporting Lisbon vs Manchester City
Man City were dealt a tricky group to navigate, having to better PSG and RB Leipzig, but finished top of the tree.
Their reward could be a favourable tie against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon - undoubtedly a dream draw for two players at City's local rivals.
PSG vs Manchester United
United have met PSG regularly in the Champions League in recent years and have enjoyed success.
The Red Devils produced one of the greatest nights of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign to knock PSG out in the 2018/19 last 16 and won at the Parc des Princes again in last term's group stage.
But it would be harsh to top Group F and then have to face Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the next round.
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Our simulated draw has produced enticing ties elsewhere, including a clash of champions between Serie A holders Inter Milan and last season's Ligue 1 victors Lille.
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have also been pit against Bundesliga holders Bayern Munich in what would be a fascinating encounter between Diego Simeone and Julian Nagelsmann.
Our simulation has drawn flawless Group C winners Ajax - fresh off joining Bayern and Liverpool in winning all of their games so far - facing Europa League champions Villarreal.
Benfica's presence in the knockout stages is at the expense of Barcelona, and they could be rewarded with a tie against Italian giants Juventus.