Arsenal and Newcastle recorded wins in Wednesday’s Champions League action that left both clubs’ managers valuing the playing options available to them. But Manchester City were held to a contentious stalemate in Monaco despite Erling Haaland’s brace. Manchester City frustrated in MonacoManchester City were held in Monaco (Philippe Magoni/AP) (Philippe Magoni/AP)Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn on Monaco’s controversial late penalty after seeing his Manchester City side pegged back in a 2-2 Champions League draw at Stade Louis-II. It’s an exciting start for him and he’s done really really well. Crystal Palace are in action in the first round of fixtures in the Conference League, alongside Aberdeen, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers.