Quite how a group of European also-rans such as Hoffenheim, Lyon and Shakhar Donetsk had become some so tricky for a side that had dominated English football so emphatically seemed strange. But the continental sides know how to cause them problems and a point would have left City with big issues. Guardiola admits that his teams were playing with fear, which is strange for a side that last season went to Manchester United and Chelsea and played brilliant, dominant football last season. Guardiola had already been irritated when the official had stopped play when Sane raced in on goal after Silva’s clever, quick throw-in. MANCHESTER CITY: Ederson 6; Walker 6, Kompany 6, Otamendi 5 (Stones 64, 7), Laporte 5; Fernandinho 6, Gundogan 6 (B Silva 68, 6), D Silva 7; Sterling 7 (Mahrez 75, 6), Aguero 8, Sane 8.

Source: Irish Examiner October 03, 2018 04:52 UTC