'Play with nine strikers!': Guardiola plots City's European progress after Leipzig draw
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he could throw caution to the wind to finish off Leipzig in the Champions League by fielding "nine strikers".
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Man City boss Guardiola jokes he may play 'nine strikers' in return leg against RB Leipzig
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he could field "nine strikers" against RB Leipzig next month after being held to a 1-1 draw in Germany in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Wednesday.
Man City held at Leipzig in Champions League
RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday.
Josko Gvardiol On Target As Manchester City Held At Leipzig In Champions League
RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 with Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday. One of the breakout stars of the Qatar World Cup as the cornerstone of Croatia's miserly defence, Gvardiol showed his attacking flair, launching himself above the City defence to head in the equaliser in the 70th minute. City took the lead after 27 minutes through Mahrez and looked on course for a comfortable away win but their fluency deserted them after the interval in the first leg tie.
'Play with nine strikers!': Guardiola plots European progress
LEIPZIG: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he could throw caution to the wind to finish off Leipzig in the Champions League by fielding "nine strikers".
Nkunku back for Leipzig ahead of crunch Man City game
RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku is doubtful for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 clash with Manchester City, manager Marco Rose confirmed on Tuesday.
Man City held 1-1 at Leipzig in Champions League last 16 first leg match
LEIPZIG, Germany: RB Leipzig center-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, canceling out Riyad Mahrez’s strike to earn a 1-1 with Manchester City in their Champions League last 16 clash on Wednesday.
Champions League knock-out rules: Away goals, two legs and quarter-final draw
Manchester City return to UEFA Champions League action tonight when Pep Guardiola's side face RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena in the first leg of their last 16 tie.