David Silva, Leroy Sane shine while Ilkay Gundogan underwhelms in narrow Man City victory
With little or no margin for error after the home defeat to Lyon, City left it late in a scatty match. A first half of out and out attacking was followed by a surprisingly cagey second period, with City finding it hard to create. Thanks to the magisterial skills of David Silva, however, the game was eventually won with three minutes to spare.
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