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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Critchley

Bernardo Silva and Manchester City feast on Champions League away goals in thrashing of Sporting

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There already appears to be an issue with Uefa’s decision to scrap the away goals rule. Nobody told Manchester City.

If this had been any other European tie played over the last 57 years, Pep Guardiola’s side would be home and hosed. Instead, Sporting Clube de Portugal could force extra time and penalties with a 5-0 win at the Etihad three weeks from now. Something about this display of brute attacking brilliance and absolute superiority at the Estadio Jose Alvalade tells you City will be alright.

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