Manchester City have enjoyed an era of Premier League dominance, but in their new reality nothing is guaranteed -- not even a Champions League place.

Manchester City's eighth Premier League defeat of the season at home to Liverpool on Sunday left Pep Guardiola's side 20 points off the pace set by their opponents but of more immediate concern is making sure they qualify for the Champions League.

Liverpool's road to the 2025 Champions League final starts with the defending French champions. Liverpool were far and away the best team in the Champions League league phase and finished atop the standings with 21 out of 24 possible points. Their only defeat came against PSV Eindhoven on the final matchday when Arne Slot rested his best players.