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Manchester City kicked off their Champions League campaign with a home stalemate against Inter Milan at the Etihad Stadium in a rematch of the 2023 final.
A tight affair left the hosts frustrated and unable, ultimately, to break down a strong defensive effort from the Italian side as Ilkay Gundogan squandered two late headed chances. Until then, Inter had looked largely calm and in control as they managed to stymie Manchester City in a 0-0 draw, continuing an unbeaten start to the season for the Milan club.
There was an injury worry for Pep Guardiola, though, as Kevin de Bruyne failed to re-emerge after the interval having appeared to sustain an issue late in the first half. The Premier League champions host likely title rivals Arsenal on Sunday and could be without their captain.
Each side take a point apiece from their opening outing in this newly revamped tournament format. Each side will play an initial eight game, with the top eight in the league table automatically qualifying for the next round and a further 16 progressing to the play-off round.
Re-live all the action from the Etihad Stadium with our live blog below:
FT: Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan
Did both sides perhaps have one eye on tasty league business to come on Sunday? It appears as if Manchester City, like rivals Arsenal, could be shorn of their captain for a crunch Premier League clash, while Inter Milan were perhaps conserving some energy for the Derby della Madonnina.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 22:02
FT: Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan
Appreciative hand slaps from Simone Inzaghi to his Inter Milan side, a goalless draw about a fair result given how the visitors managed to stymie and slow Manchester City. There were semi-regular chances at both ends, though perhaps not clearcut enough for the game to ever threaten to become a true thriller.
A point apiece to kick start their campaigns in this new competition format.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:54
FULL TIME: Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:51
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 90 + 4 minutes
Into the final 60 seconds of the additional period. Manchester City play right then left, then back to the right…headed over by Ilkay Gundogan! Another golden opportunity for the German but he fails to find the target.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:51
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 90 + 2 minutes
Jeremy Doku’s busy hips threaten to beat Carlos Augusto, but the Brazilian is back to divert the Belgian’s cross behind. Manchester City can’t make anything of the corner.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:49
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 90 minutes
Four additional minutes for either side to find a winner.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:47
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 89 minutes
What a chance for Ilkay Gundogan! He manages to escape the clutches of Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi and is left unmarked on the edge of the six yard box. Josko Gvardiol’s cross bends on to his forehead; Gundogan’s powerful header thuds right into the arms of Yann Sommer.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:46
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 86 minutes
Rodri tries to play the match-winner, as he was when these two met in the final last year. His effort this time is from rather further out and is, by a quite considerable margin, rather less precise.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:44
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 84 minutes
Lautaro Martinez is forced slightly wide by an overhit pass, though manages to create room for a shot inside Manuel Akanji. Ederson claims safely with two open palms as he flops down to his left.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:41
Manchester City 0-0 Inter Milan, 81 minutes
And now Simone Inzaghi uses his final switch, with Hakan Calhanoglu making rather less hasty progress to the touchline. The midfielder has worked exceptionally hard tonight, doing his defensive work diligently. Davide Frattesi is on in his place.
Harry Latham-Coyle18 September 2024 21:39