'Chelsea set the standard for England in Europe'

A bit polemic, as United did well in CL as recently as 2011, and Liverpool too in the 00s.

Chelsea have not reached a CL semi since 2014, so you could argue City are setting the current standard.

Anyway, the real Champions League clubs will be back next season

https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...league-pedigree-english-clubs-manchester-city