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Pablo Zabaleta expects Manchester City to face a Celtic backlash after their Barcelona mauling

Pablo Zabaleta expects Manchester City to to be on the end of a backlash from Scottish champions Celtic, after their 7-0 humbling at Barcelona in their opening Champions League group game.

Brendan Rodgers' side were demolished in the Nou Camp in round one, but were scoring goals themselves on Saturday as they beat Kilmarnock 6-1 at Parkhead.

City have won all 10 of their games under Pep Guardiola, since his summer arrival, but Zabaleta is still expecting a tough test against a Celtic side who have a history over causing trouble for European giants on their own turf.