By Luke Baker
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That has to go down as a job well done by Man City.
Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s early red card for Napoli changed the dynamics of this contest and though they were stubborn, City eventually broke them down.
Phil Foden chipped a ball in for Erling Haaland to head him his 50th Champions League goal in 49 games. That’s at least 13 matches quicker than any other player in history has reached 50 UCL goals. Jeremy Doku added a neat second goal shortly after.
Kevin De Bruyne’s Etihad homecoming was ruined by the red card as he was subbed off on 26 minutes as Antonio Conte reinforced his defence. But three points for City and they kickstart their European campaign in style..