Olympiacos vs Man City: Phil Foden's goals gives the Citizens 1-0 win
- Man City proceeded to the last 16 of the Champions League thanks to a 1-0 win over Olympiakos
- Phil Foden scored the only goal of the game in the first half after some decent build up
- This is the eighth season in a row Pep Guardiola’s men are through to the last 16
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Manchester City proceeded to the last 16 of the Champions League for the eighth year in a row after a nervy win over Olympiakos on Wednesday. November 15.
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In what proved to be a test of professionalism and discipline, City held on for all three points as Pep Guardiola maintained a perfect record in Group C.
Despite travelling to Greece, it was Olympiakos who looked like the visitors for large parts of the game as City pressed for an opener right from the early stages.
For all their attacking intent, City deservedly took the lead 10 minutes before half time after a nice run of play saw Raheem Sterling cut the ball back for Phil Foden who rifled a low shot past the keeper.
Olympiakos offered very little going forward and their first shots on target came in the 88th minute when City had already organized themselves defensively to secure the 1-0 win.
On City’s end, players simply did not have their shooting boots on as they spunned a number of chances, 22 in total, throughout the game.
Pep Guardiola will however be encouraged by the fact that Sergio Aguero is match fit and the Argentine was brought in late in the game to test his fitness but he also failed to make an impact.
One notable absence from the game was Kevin De Bruyne, who was rested for the trip to Greece, possibly for his involvement in Premier League action.
City’s focus will now shift to trying to win the group and hope to get favorable opponents in the last 16.
Their 10-goal haul in the Champions League so far is as many as they have managed in the Premier League this season in their first eight games, a statistic that exhibits Guardiola’s contrasting fortunes in different competitions this season.
The Citizens face Burnley in their next Premier League game on Saturday, November 28, as they look to bounce back to winning ways.
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Pep Guardiola who is the gaffer of Premier League giants Manchester City has reportedly told the club's chiefs to sign Aston Villa winger Jack Grealish during the coming transfer window.
This latest development comes after Pep Guardiola signed a new contract with Manchester City chiefs to continue as their manager for another two years.
Jack Grealish has been one of the best wingers so far this season in the Premier League considering his superb performances for Aston Villa.
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