Guardiola stands by hard Harted decision

Manchester City fans must accept hard-nosed decisions like the benching of goalkeeper Joe Hart if the club is to make progress in the Champions League, manager Pep Guardiola has warned.

City's 1-0 win over Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday sealed its place in the competition's group phase, but supporters used the game to voice displeasure over Guardiola's treatment of Hart.

The England goalkeeper, who is due to be replaced by Barcelona's Claudio Bravo, was serenaded throughout, but Guardiola said he was hired by City to make difficult decisions.