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Manchester City fell to a 4-1 defeat agaisnt Sporting CP in Lisbon on an action-packed night of Champions League football.
City were ahead early on after Phil Foden’s low drive beat Franco Isreal, and the away side dominated the rest of the first half, but Sporting were level out of nowhere as Geovany Quenda found Viktor Gyokeres running in-behind the City defence and the Swedish striker slotted past Ederson.
And the second half sprung into life almost immediately as Goncalves slipped the perfect through ball to Maximiliano Araujo, who slotted past Ederson.
Sporting were 3-1 up a little less than 120 seconds later too, as Josko Gvardiol brought down Francisco Trincao in the box and Gyokeres converted from the spot.
The match was suddenly frantic at a raucous Alvalade, though City had a chance to get into it as Bernardo Silva won a penalty. However, Erling Haaland blasted against the bar from the spot, and Sporting soon took advantage as Geny Catamo won their second penalty of the night, and Gyokeres converted for his hat-trick in a memorable night for Ruben Amorim.
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FULL-TIME! Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
That win puts Sporting CP second in the competition’s league table for now. They have 10 points, three behind Liverpool, but could be overtaken by any of Inter Milan, Aston Villa, Arsenal or Brest tomorrow.
City fall to sixth in the table, with seven points from their opening four games.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 22:06
FULL-TIME! Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
An interesting night of Champions League football, and one that may perplex and trouble Pep Guardiola, but in truth City were missing a few key players and had a lack of experience in some key defensive areas.
Take nothing away from the Sporting performance though. They rallied at half-time and came out with more energy and desire, and they showcased their individual and collective ability brilliantly at times.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 22:03
FULL-TIME! Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 22:00
FULL-TIME! Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
The referee blows the final whistle and Sporting come away with a famous win in their last home game under Ruben Amorim.
Three points for the Portuguese side as they move up the league phase table, and it’s a performance that will trouble Pep Guardiola.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 21:55
Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
There’ll be time for another City chance but it’s of little importance now, as the home fans began their celebrations 15 minutes ago.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 21:54
Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
De Bruyne’s one-two with Haaland almost pays off, but the attack breaks down after the Belgian’s cross in is collected.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 21:53
Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
City are still trying to salvage something, though De Bruyne fires a cross to far and it’s a goal kick.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 21:51
Sporting CP 4-1 Man City
City are flagged for offside but they come again, and they remain camped on the edge of the home side’s area, but there are no gaps in the Sporting defence.
We’ll have five minutes of added time in Lisbon.
Chris Wilson5 November 2024 21:50