Manchester City's biggest challenge of the new year so far comes against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

PARIS — Luis Enrique credits Pep Guardiola with inventing arguably the “perfect model” of attacking soccer. He must now outwit him when Paris Saint-Germain faces Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, in a match both teams must win to avoid the prospect of early elimination in the new-look format.

Paris Saint-Germain host Manchester City in a crucial Champions League contest this evening.Outside the playoff places heading into their penultimate fixture of the league phase, there is little room

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City met in the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes on Wednesday in one of the most critical league phase games. The Ligue 1 titleholders and their English Premier League counterparts are both staring down the barrel at potential continental elimination after poor runs of form this European season.

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.