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Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has hailed the Reds as the best team in Europe despite Chelsea currently holding the Champions League title. Thomas Tuchel’s Blues of course won their second European crown at the end of last season as they edged out Manchester City 1-0 in Porto.

That saw Chelsea establish themselves at the top of the European game, with City boss Guardiola hailing the team that Tuchel managed to assemble at Stamford Bridge.

Speaking in February, the Spaniard said: “The best team is Chelsea. They won the Champions League."

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The Blues have failed to build on their success against Guardiola’s men though. A Premier League title challenge has not materialised, whilst Chelsea are on the verge of exiting the Champions League at the quarter-final stage following a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge.

Meanwhile, Manchester City - as well as Premier League rivals Liverpool - have excellent opportunities to progress with