Manchester City are spluttering at the start of the Champions League and needed a late David Silva winner to beat Hoffenheim. A scrappy display followed the opening defeat to Lyon and while Pep Guardiola pointed to his side’s spirit and three points he will be concerned.
This was Hoffenheim’s home debut in the competition and Julian Nagelsmann’s men can be proud of knocking heralded opponents out of their rhythm.
Written by Jamie Jackson at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/02/hoffenheim-manchester-city-champions-league-match-report under the title “David Silva snatches face-saving winner for Manchester City at Hoffenheim”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
