Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus scored within the 2nd half as Man City picked up a reasonably cushty Champions League victory over Club Brugge.
Pep Guardiola got an powerful reaction after his group had lost to West Ham and Crystal Palace of their preceding two outings. The Citizens ended up three-1 winners at the Etihad, although they did now not have all of it their very own way.
The tone for the suit seemed to be set just 8 mins in. City started to dominate ownership, while their fighters put ten guys in the back of the ball.
The game quickly sprung into lifestyles as Jack Grealish sent Joao Cancelo thru at the left. He lifted a pleasing shot over Brugge keeper Simon Mignolet and turned into unlucky to peer it hit the post.
City stored the ball after that attempt and did properly to recycle the hazard. Mahrez confirmed off a few first-rate footwork in the container before gambling in Cancelo. He put in a dangerous go which Phil Foden tapped home from just yards out. There turned into an preliminary VAR take a look at, however the Englishman became clearly onside.
However, City’s lead did no longer ultimate long as Brugge eventually were given some men up the pitch two minutes later. Belgian starlet Charles De Ketelaere headed into the route Hans Vanaken, who challenged Ederson with an excellent strike.
The Brazilian shot-stopper pushed it wide however De Ketelaere did no longer give up on the possibility. He despatched the ball back into the box and it went in after deflections off Bernardo Silva and John Stones.
15' Foden 17' Stones OG
Manchester City had barely completed their celebrations earlier than Club Brugge had equalised with a bizarre goal.
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