And he believes it allows his side to focus on domestic football until the knock-out phase of Europe’s elite competition begins in February.
City’s position at the top of Group A was confirmed after our brilliant win against PSG on Wednesday at the Etihad.
It means our final match of the qualifying campaign will be one without pressure.
And with City out of the Carabao Cup, Guardiola says he is now focused on the Premier League until January, when City’s FA Cup campaign gets under way.
“We are incredibly happy and delighted to be in the last 16 of the Champions League and at this part of the season to be not far from the top of the Premier League,” he says.
“It is difficult to get through the group stage and now it allows us to focus on the Premier League.
“We are out of the Carabao Cup so we focus on the Premier League until January.
“We know what the Premier League means. The four Premier League teams are in the last 16 and did an incredible group stage, all of them.”
Watch Guardiola’s press conference above!
City v West Ham
City host West Ham on Sunday, with kick off at 14:00 (UK).
We will have full coverage on the official Man City app.
Everything you need to stay close to the action is available all in one place.
Minute-by-minute text updates get under way at 12:00 (UK), with team news, analysis and all the latest opinion.
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Our Matchday Live show will start just before 13:00 (UK). Joining presenter Cel Spelman in the studio are former City stars Trevor Sinclair and Michael Brown to keep you entertained right up until kick off.
They will then reconvene for a quick half-time debrief before a more in-depth post-match verdict, including their reaction to the full-time thoughts of Pep Guardiola and a player.
The guests will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
And there will be live commentary throughout the 90 minutes, too, with Alistair Mann and Shaun Goater in the commentary box to guide you through the game.
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