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2020/21 UEFA Champions League
Group C
Manchester City v Olympique Marseille
Etihad Stadium
Manchester, England
Wednesday, 9 December 2020
Kick-Off 22h00 CAT
Manchester City will battle with Olympique Marseille in a
UEFA Champions League Group C match on December 9.
The English giants were held to a 0-0 draw by Portuguese champions FC Porto away in their last game in this competition on December 1.
The draw extended City's unbeaten run to five matches in the Champions League having recorded one draw and four consecutive wins.
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City are also undefeated in their two matches at home in this competition having recorded two successive victories.
Meanwhile, Marseille secured a 2-1 win over Greek giants Olympiacos Piraeus at home in their last game in this competition on December 1.
The win ended the French giants' 13-match winless run in the Champions League having registered 13 successive defeats.
Marseille are winless in their last seven away games in this competition having recorded seven consecutive losses.
Pep Guardiola, the City manager, says they will be looking to maintain the rhythm when they face Marseille in their last group match.
“We know it is difficult, in other groups some incredible teams are struggling to qualify," Guardiola said.
“In all the games away we have played a really high level. In general, I am more than delighted with the performance in these games.
“We have one left, nothing to play for, just to maintain the rhythm. Now it is time to forget Champions League and focus on the Premier League.”
City will host Marseille for the first time in a competitive match.
Head-to-Head stats (Champions League matches)
Matches - 1
City - 1
Marseille - 0
Draws - 0
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