JUVENTUS INFLICT FURTHER MISERY ON CITY

Juventus inflicted further misery on Manchester City by beating the Premier League champions 2-0 thanks to second half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie.

Both sides came into the game needing a victory to keep any hopes of a top-eight finish alive.

City tested their Italian hosts and Kevin De Bruyne slid Erling Haaland through on goal during the first half only for goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio to deny the marksman.

The young Juventus side start to believe an upset was on the card and some hesitant defender allowed Vlahovic to score the opener, despite goalkeeper Ederson trying his best to stop the ball crossing the line.

City continued to dominate possession without opening up the Juventus defence and were throwing extra men forward in search of an equaliser.

However, Pep Guardiola’s side were hit on the break again as substitute Timothy Weah found fellow American replacement Weston McKennie unmarked inside the box to net.

The Christmas break in Champions League football will allow Guardiola to regroup his side before a must-win match at PSG before hosting Club Brugge in their final group match.

Another defeat at PSG could result in City exiting the Champions League before the knockout stages.

In the immediate future City have the stern test of a Manchester derby on Sunday.