Pep Guardiola conceded that Manchester City had shortcomings at both ends of the field following their 4-3 defeat against Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the last 16 of the Club World Cup:

“We regret a little bit that we allowed them to run a bit more. They defended so deep, the wingers were so quick, and Bounou made a lot of saves.

“In the end, we have to score and be clinical. They arrived more in the transitions. They did not create much in the first half, but we did, but could not finish it.

“I had a feeling we could go through, but they punished us on the transitions.”