Manchester City host Serie A side Atalanta this evening hoping to extend their perfect record in this season’s Champions League.
Kyle Walker and Nicolas Otamendi have both returned to training, as City’s defensive injury crisis finally begins to ease. City beat Shakhtar Donetsk and Dinamo Zagreb in their opening two matches and will be looking to extend their lead at the top of Group C.
At 3pm, City’s Under-19 side will meanwhile take on their Atalanta counterparts in the Uefa Youth League, and we will bring you live coverage of that fixture before the Champions League game at 8pm. Follow it live:
Here’s all the info you need ahead of tonight’s game:
The attention turns to the senior teams now. City will be expecting another victory tonight as they look to move closer to a place in the knockout stages.
Atalanta, though, are in fine form in Serie A, sitting in third place behind Juventus and Inter. They’ve yet to pick up a point in the Champions League, but City won’t be taking them lightly.
The other English youth team in action this afternoon fared slightly better.
A day to forget for City’s youngsters.
Manchester City U19 1-3 Atalanta U19
89 minutes
Little sign of a dramatic late comeback from City now. For all their effort, they’ve been beaten by the more clinical, composed side.
Manchester City U19 1-2 Atalanta U19
75 minutes
City see an effort flash wide of goal as they push for an equaliser. As things stand they’ll drop to third, leapfrogged by Atalanta.
Manchester City U19 1-2 Atalanta U19
64 minutes
City have looked to respond positively to going behind, forcing Gelmi into a couple of saves. The Italians still lead, though.
Manchester City U19 1-2 Atalanta U19
53 minutes
Ghislandi turned provider for the goal this time. It’s been an impressive performance from the 18-year-old full-back.
Manchester City U19 1-1 Atalanta U19
39 minutes
A lull in the game as half-time approaches. Atalanta will be the happier of the two sides as things stand, but City will feel they have the quality to win this.
Manchester City U19 1-1 Atalanta U19
32 minutes
The visitors have grown into the game since the equaliser and are playing with more confidence now. They’re seeing more of the ball and venturing forward more regularly.
Match preview:
When is it?
Kick-off is at 8pm BST on Monday 21st October.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Subscribers to BT Sport can watch the game online or on mobile via the BT Sport player and BT Sport app.
Team news
Manchester City might welcome back John Stones to their lineup, with the fit again centre half set to reinforce a problem area. He could partner Nicolas Otamendi, who is over the issue that caused him to miss the Crystal Palace game.
Kyle Walker may be available, too, while Fernandinho could be rested after a busy couple of months as emergency cover in central defence. Phil Foden could feature as he presses for more game time.
