PEP GUARDIOLA couldn't resist a subtle dig at Manchester United following their Europa League heroics.
The Red Devils somehow fought back to in a chaotic EL quarter-final on Thursday.
‘s City have endured a tough season and could finish without a trophy for the first time since 2017.
The defending Prem champions currently sit fifth in the table as they battle for a place.
And the Spaniard appeared to make a subtle dig at City's crosstown rivals as he looked forward to tomorrow's game with Everton.
Guardiola said: “It’s not a bad thing to be fighting for a Champions League spot.
“You could be in a very, very lower position in the Premier League if you have done few good things than we have done in these four, five months.
“We could be 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th.”
United currently occupy 14th place in the table and are on course for their lowest finish since 1990.
has failed to get his side firing domestically, with United winning just 10 of their 32 league games this term.
The Portuguese boss hopes Thursday's can herald a change of mentality from his squad.
And he revealed he'd been watching United's ahead of Lyon's visit.
Amorim told TNT: “I was watching the 99 documentary for inspiration.
“The team were tired. At 4-2, you think it is over, but here it is never over. Here everything is possible.
“This is one type of moment that can change a lot of things.
“Sometimes we just look at the tactical and physical aspect.
“But these moments can change a lot in the players' minds.”
