Pep disputes that Man City can strike a psychological blow

There are just over three weeks until Chelsea and Manchester City do battle for European football’s greatest team prize, the Champions League title.

Both teams acquitted themselves well in their semi-finals and will fancy their chances of victory in Istanbul.

Far from being overconfident, Pep Guardiola has dismissed the notion that the Premier League fixture between the sides this weekend should not be used as a marker, and will likely have no bearing on the outcome of the European tie.