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What Pep Guardiola told Julian Alvarez before RB Leipzig introduction as Man City set next target

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Manchester City secured their place at the top of Champions League Group G on Tuesday with a brilliant 3-2 comeback win at home to RB Leipzig.

Pep Guardiola's side found themselves 2-0 down inside 33 minutes at the Etihad thanks to a quick-fire Lois Openda brace. It remained that way beyond half-time but after a string of chances, goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez turned the result on its head.

City should now enjoy a more favourable draw for the last-16 and will not host Tottenham on Sunday with the momentum of an excellent win behind them.

Guardiola's side dropped down to second over the weekend but remain firmly in the title race ahead of a packed winter schedule. ALSO READ: What Doku did in 40 minutes vs Leipzig might make him undroppable ALSO READ: City nightmare transforms into new Champions League reality Here are your Wednesday evening headlines. Alvarez on Guardiola Julian Alvarez has admitted that his and Jeremy Doku's introductions in the second half of Tuesday night's 3-2 come-from-behind win over RB Leipzig tipped the balance in City's favour.

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