Man City have been handed further evidence of how they've left Manchester United trailing

Under the Etihad lights on Tuesday night, Manchester City were majestic.

A 3-0 win over European heavyweights Bayern Munich did not flatter Pep Guardiola's side and is the sort of statement victory that will have sent a warning to everyone else still hoping to clasp their hands on the Champions League trophy in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10. The performance showed just how much quality this side has, even in unexpected areas.

Defensive midfielder Rodri scored a stunning opener - from miles outside the box and on his weaker foot. The diminutive Bernardo Silva, standing at just 5′ 8″ tall, capped off a dazzling display by thumping a powerful header home.

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Perhaps the only unsurprising aspect of the night was that Erling Haaland then scored his 45th goal of the season as he slid in from close range after John Stones headed across goal. City were in dreamland.

It was, in short, the sort of evening Sheikh Mansour will have dreamt about when he bought the club for £81.6 million in 2008. Nowadays, everywhere you turn at this club, there is quality.

Since 2008 City's ascendency towards the top of English football has been simply breathtaking for fans. Six Premier League titles, six League Cups and two FA Cups have left all of City's competitors in their wake - while a few envious glances have been shot across to the Etihad as well.

That is not just for the quality of football on display from Pep Guardiola's side, however. The City Group have developed a club that is top of its class in multiple areas.

A successful youth team has seen Pep Guardiola able to bring youngsters such as Rico Lewis and Cole Palmer in to seamlessly plug gaps in his