Champions League: Talking points from Basel blow

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City and FC Basel at Etihad Stadium on March 7, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 07: Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester City and FC Basel at Etihad Stadium on March 7, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

When the draw is made for the Quarter Finals on Friday March 16th, City will be in the hat. That, in the end of season look back at the season, is all we will be focused on. The 2-1 defeat at home to Basel was more a boost for the visitors rather than a hammer blow for the Blues.

Even with the poor performance of the side, and poor result, there were some positives from the game. No longer in the FA Cup, and in firm control of the Premier League, this competition is the one Pep really wants. It is for that reason I actually think there were a lot of positives from last nights game.

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