Champions League draw: Manchester City face tough task to progress

City face tricky group but the club are confident that they have the squad to progress in Europe, while Liverpool draw Real

Arsenal draw Borussia Dortmund, Anderlecht and Galatasaray

How the draw unfolded: Chelsea face Schalke

Manchester Citys Uefa coefficient improves year on year but not their fortune at a Champions League draw. A little more luck than the last few years was Pablo Zabaletas one wish for the club before the group stage selection in Monaco but once again an arduous route to the knockout phase confronts thePremier League champions. Maybe next year, Pablo.

City and Arsenal landed in two of the most competitive groups but there was relief for Chelsea and a returning Liverpool, the latter drawn against the reigning champions, Real Madrid, but avoiding other potential pitfalls as Basel and Ludogorets complete Group B.

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