Kevin De Bruyne has informed bosses at the Etihad Stadium over his intentions of travelling with and featuring for Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States between June and

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola scoffed at suggestions that his team could look back on this season as a special one if they clinch a Champions League berth.

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