Manchester City 2-0 Napoli: Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doc scored in the second half, ensuring Pep Guardiola’s men get off to the best start for their Champions League campaign
The ruthless Manchester City put 10 Napoli in the sword with goals from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doc, capping a bittersweet Etihad return for club legend Kevin de Bruin.
The main incident in the first half was the firing of Giovanni di Lorenzo. He was shown a red card to carry Haaland as he was on his way through the goal following the VAR intervention. It led to a re-shuffle of Naples, idolized by the blue half of Manchester, de Bruin was sacrificed when he returned to Manchester just 26 minutes later.
Despite controlling ownership, City was unable to make the most of the numerical advantage before the break, but Haaland led them in the second half after being skilled by Brightfilfoden.
And the dangerous Doc put the game on the bed in 65 minutes after strictly windy footwork in the penalty area, plundering a goal worthy of wealth and leaving behind Naples bamboo. Here, the mirror football rating will turn the city’s stars into stars after another victory…
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Gianluigi donnarumma 7- made a great save to stop Rasmus Hojlund in the first half. When visitors fell to 10, there was little to do.
Abdukodir Khusanov 7-settled well into the role of the right back. There is no advanced edge, but it is resolutely smart from the ball.
Reuben Diaz 6 – A quiet night for the city’s defensive Lynchpin, who spent most of the game camping halfway through Naples.
Josko Gvardiol 7- has been a legitimate goal threat since joining, but now he has returned to his central position. A classy player who was rarely bothered.
Nico O’Reilly 6- Guardiola is increasingly trusted. It never disappoints the city, and is bright on the bottom left.
Rodri 7- I was bossing for an hour before retreating. As always, simply spread the class.
Bernardo Silva 6 – A quiet night for the city’s chief orchestrator. He appeared everywhere to ten men in Naples.
Tijjani reijnders 7- Some decent footwork in the penalty area led to almost great goals. It continues to look like a wise pick-up.
Phil Foden 8-link with Haaland for goal is another indication of encouragement after the midfielder star attacking in the derby shows. A wonderful assist.
Jeremy Doku 8 – a constant threat and deserved his goal after a seductive run. An ice cool finish from a confident and growing attacker.
Erling Haaland 7 – Another goal continued the electric start of the season. He’ll always be the one who broke the impasse.
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Nico Gonzalez 6 – He was steady and solid after being taken by Rodri for the final 30 minutes.
Savinho 6-I didn’t give Naples a headache since coming. Then again, he really didn’t have to.
Nathan Ake 5- A late introduction when Guardiola wraps stars in cotton wool for Big Match vs Arsenal.
Rico Lewis 5 – Another late alternative introduced to watch the game.
Oscar Bob 5 – The exciting young forward also had no opportunity to influence the game he had already won.
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