Man City Champions League blitz is perfect result for Manchester derby preparation
Riyad Mahrez has racked up nine goals and four assists in his last nine games for Manchester City.
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Pep Guardiola demands more from City players despite big win
Pep Guardiola hailed a "dream" result after Manchester City thrashed Sporting Lisbon 5-0 but claimed they need to play better.
Manchester City On Brink Of Champions League Quarters After Sporting Lisbon Rout
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City still have room for improvement after Bernardo Silva's brace inspired a masterful 5-0 rout of Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday. Guardiola's side produced a swaggering display at the Jose Alvalade Stadium to all but secure their quarter-final place before the second leg in Manchester on March 9. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring and Silva bagged the second before Phil Foden made it three by the 32nd minute. With City at their imperious best, Portugal forward Silva struck again on his return to his homeland and Raheem Sterling's gem rounded off the demolition after the interval.
Ralf Rangnick relishes 'vital' win after Manchester United survive 'Jekyll and Hyde' display to beat Brighton
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick praised the contributions of Cristiano Ronaldo and David De Gea after witnessing his side splutter to a 2-0 win over Brighton. Ronaldo opened the scoring shortly into the second half with a fine solo effort, before Bruno Fernandes sealed the three points in stoppage time. Ad/> But the Seagulls were on top for large periods and should really have equalised late on through Danny Welbeck, but the ex-Red Devil couldn't hit the target.
Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling wonder-strikes explain Pep Guardiola's unusual Lisbon verdict
Manchester City took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 5-0 against Sporting CP on Tuesday.
Manchester City closest to being a 'perfect' team, claims Hargreaves
Manchester City are the closest thing to the 'perfect' team right now following their 5-0 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon, according to Owen Hargreaves.
Kyle Walker sent pre-match team talk to Man City teammates wearing Champions League runner-up medal
Kyle Walker has posted a pre-match motivational video he sent to his Manchester City teammates ahead of their Champions League last-16 first leg win at Sporting Lisbon.
Cristiano Ronaldo's mum watches Sporting get thrashed by Man City
Cristiano Ronaldo's mum Dolores Aveiro attended Sporting Lisbon's clash against Manchester City on Tuesday - a decision she presumably regretted pretty quickly!