Guardiola confident but says Man City don’t ‘deserve’ Champions League if they fail to qualify

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledges that failing to secure a top-five Premier League finish would mean they don't deserve Champions League qualification. Currently sixth, City are just a point behind Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa with a game in hand. Guardiola remains confident they'll achieve their target of a top-three finish. Tuesday's home match against Bournemouth marks Kevin De Bruyne's final Etihad appearance, but Guardiola emphasizes that Champions League qualification remains the priority.