MANCHESTER CITY put in a five star performance as they romped to victory over Sparta Praha. The Citizens ran out 5-0 winners at the Etihad with Pep Guardiola's side bagging four goals in the second half. 4 Phil Foden and John Stones both scored against Sparta Praha Credit: Getty 4 Erling Haaland scored a brilliant improvised goal Credit: Getty Phil Foden gave the hosts the perfect start as he fired in the opener inside just three minutes.
Erling Haaland also got himself on the scoresheet in the second half. The Norweigian striker had plenty of attempts to score, but it was his improvised finish in the 58th minute that found its way past Peter Vindahl Jensen. John Stones made it three with a brilliant looping header to add to his solid performance at the back.
Haaland got his second in the 67th minute to make it 44 in the Champions League. Matheus Nunes was also impressed as he netted from the spot in the closing stages, which added to his two assists. SunSport's Ken Lawrence has given his ratings of Pep Guardiola's side.
.. Stefan Ortega - 5 Almost a spectator, but at least it wasn’t cold or pouring down.
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