JOSK THE JOB TO BANISH BLUES

Gvardiol sets his sights on Club World Cup to make up for City's domestic troubles

- FROM JOHN CROSS

JOSKO GVARDIOL insists Manchester City will not be going to the United States for a holiday - and have their sights set on making amends for this season.

City finished empty-handed after missing out on the title, losing the FA Cup final and crashing out early in the Champions League. But they do have a shot at redemption in the Club World Cup and Gvardiol says it is a chance to show they can still win the biggest trophies.

City's Croatia defender said: "I'm really excited. This is the best tournament - 32 teams from around the world, in America, so I can't wait to get there and hopefully achieve something really special.

"In Europe, we know how the atmosphere goes and this is something a bit different. We're going to get a chance to see how the atmosphere is around the world - it's something new, a new experience and everyone is looking forward to it.