Man City vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE early team news and how to watch Champions League clash

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Manchester City's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.

Both teams are unbeaten in the League Phase with seven points from three games and a win for either would mark a significant step towards securing a top eight spot and a straight passage into the knockout rounds.

Pep Guardiola's side were impressive in beating Bournemouth 3-1 on Sunday to move up to second in the Premier League table, six points behind leaders Arsenal.

The Blues have a near fully-fit squad to choose from with Mateo Kovacic the only confirmed injury absentee.

We will bring you all the build-up, action, analysis and reaction right here with our live blog below.

It's a Champions League night at the Etihad for the first time in what feels like forever.

The Blues have been on the road for their last two European fixtures having opened their continental campaign with a win over Napoli.

Pep Guardiola's side went on to draw in Monaco and beat Villarreal to leave themselves with seven points from a possible nine and well placed to secure a top eight finish.

Tonight's clash is the first of back to back home games against German opposition with Bayer Leverkusen to come later in the month. Win both, and City will be close to being certain to progress straight through to the knockout rounds.

We'll bring you all the latest news from a busy few days at the Etihad ahead of kick off and we'll then have everything covered from the game to the reaction and analysis so stay with us.