Pep Guardiola has hinted at biggest Man City worry for Inter in Champions League final

Don't panic

Pep Guardiola spoke about the care that Manchester City need against Inter, particularly while the game remains goalless. His team cannot afford to think that they are losing the longer it remains 0-0, he said, while Italian teams can often think they are winning with that scoreline.

Inter will certainly be delighted the longer they can keep City and Erling Haaland out, tempting Guardiola to tinker or one of his players to do something out of character. When the Blues see red or let their frustration show, things usually do not go well for them.

Impatience from either the team or the manager could be the biggest issue City have. The squad feel they are more comfortable now under pressure when they are unable to play their natural game, yet finals do funny things to people.

Haaland due a goal

It has been an interesting quirk that City's strongest performances towards the end of this season have not seen Haaland on the scoresheet as often, and he comes into this game with one goal in his last seven games.

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There is plenty of mitigation for that and his performances for the team have been up there with his best yet. As much as Haaland has been brought to City for his goals to catapult them to Champions League glory, there would be some irony if he ends up having a more selfless role.

Special moment for Gundogan

This may be Ilkay Gundogan's last game for City and regardless he will be hoping to end on a high. A Treble will be a phenomenal achievement for all concerned but there is more at stake for Gundogan: he has lost two Champions League finals before and will be skippering the side out in the country of his parents'