Manchester City turned on the style in the second half to dismantle Sparta Prague in the Champions League.
Phil Foden scored in the third minute to kickstart a record-breaking game for Pep Guardiola's side but a dogged and entertaining performance from the visitors kept things tight for nearly an hour after that. When they were finally breached again, it was an astounding flying backheel from Erling Haaland.
Further goals followed for Haaland, Matheus Nunes and John Stones as City turned a win into a rout that does their goal difference no harm for the league table. Here are how the players rated for their efforts.
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Ortega: An important save in the first half to tip Birmancevic's effort wide as Sparta briefly threatened. 7
Lewis: No defensive dramas on this occasion, and some lovely incisive runs forward into the box. 7
Stones: A bit sloppy at the back, although nobody cared about that after he scored his second header in as many games. 7
Akanji: Held up the left side with Ake for most of the game before switching over to the right and made it all look effortless. 7
Ake: A welcome sight on his first start of the season, composed at the back and carrying an attacking threat in the opposition box. 7
Gundogan: Too many misplaced passes or moves that broke down in the first half, but warmed up as the game went on. 6
Nunes: Welcome to the party, Matheus Nunes. Bright on the left wing and came up with two assists and then scored the penalty he won. 9
Silva: Enjoyed dancing through the Sparta defence whenever he could and linked up well with Nunes and Foden. 7
Foden: Drove the team on in the first half after scoring the
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