Main news from English football on 18th December

On the day when holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday's draw for the Champions League last 16, Guardiola said the European champions are privileged to be in Saudi Arabia, aiming to win the Club World Cup for the first time, despite raising concerns over an expanded version of the competition. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea fans not to expect Christopher Nkunku to instantly solve his team's problems. Elsewhere, Liverpool said they utterly condemn attacks on Manchester United's team bus.