Chelsea remain the only team to exit at the group stage as holders since the Champions League introduced one. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's (left) Man United start their Champions League bid in SwitzerlandBayern Munich, as ever, will lead the German charge, having raided Leipzig for boss Julian Nagelsmann, centre half Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. And all Mauricio Pochettino has to do is knock them into shape, keep everybody in harmony and win the Champions League. Manchester City are in Group A with PSG and Leipzig, the new-money clubs responsible for United's demise last season. 'You need a bit of luck, a momentum, a good group, but there are so many teams out there with a good group, a strong club, good players and good coaches.

Source: Daily Mail September 13, 2021 21:32 UTC