| Bernardo Silva spearheads the side next to Riyad Mahrez, with Rodri and Gundogan in midfield with Foden | The youngster was absolutely endearing in regards to his aggression and tenacity |
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| He worked very hard for his team, offering a lot of tenacity and aggression in the build-up while also leading the team from the front | Man of the match: Kevin De Bruyne Image: Star man: Kevin De Bruyne De Bruyne's influence was critical in turning this game back in Manchester City's favour |
Will it be repeat or redemption for Pep Guardiola's men? Kevin De Bruyne then rattled the bar with a long-range strike before Dortmund's youngest ever marksman in this competition cleared off the line as City dominated the remainder of the first half.
9| It is PSG of France next and Guardiola's players need not fear them | Borussia Dortmund are hoping to stage a comeback as they welcome Manchester City for a Champions League clash at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday |
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| However, the youngster recovered brilliantly, eventually becoming a lynchpin for Manchester City out wide | On reflection, that moment was significant |
Since that moment it's been all City, who could argue they should be level.
22| It also boosted his confidence as the winger was a bigger threat during the late stages of the game | Distance coverage of each player and the mean distances covered by different groups of players defenders, midfielders, forwards during different phases are calculated |
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| His reading of the game helped the Citizens recover the ball quickly, especially in the second half | It's onwards and upwards for City |
Mats Hummels headed narrowly over from a Marco Reus free-kick but the hosts became stretched with Foden an ever growing influence on the game.