![]() ![]() ![]() Having that same zero points total as Arsenal after two matches would have been a Champions League crisis point, but City rode it out by belatedly putting together the attacking flow that a team of such riches should be expected to produce. It took one of those previously troubled defenders, Nicolas Otamendi, to force a 65th-minute equaliser, thumping home on the volley after Korb scissor-kicked Martin Demichelis' shot out from behind the line. Nicolas Otamendi leveled for Man City after Gladbach took the lead, setting the stage for Aguero's late goal. He made a outstanding penalty stop early in the first half and City were lucky to escape another spot kick after Brazilian Raffael caused huge problems with little more complicated than aggressive, skilful running. The defending was often as chaotic as it had been during City's 4-1 loss to Tottenham on Saturday.Įven before Stindl buried Julian Korb's cutback in the 54th minute after Aleksandar Kolarov had been caught far too infield, goalkeeper Joe Hart had made several fine saves. A fearsome foursome is all very well but if the other six outfield players are struggling, then any team will have problems. They were repeatedly befuddled by Gladbach's fast-breaking football. While it may be a fantasy football forward line, City often veered towards the type of nightmare defending that Arsenal produced in losing to Olympiakos on Tuesday. A libertarian approach leaves things far too open for opponents and a fourth loss in a row was a genuine danger after Lars Stindl's deserved opener for the Bundesliga side.Īn attacking quartet of Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne had been fielded in the starting lineup for the first time together. His lack of tactical variety is a leading reason for City's season juddering to a halt since losing to Juventus a fortnight ago. "To continue the way we always do," Pellegrini had said regarding his pre-match game plan. Sergio Aguero's penalty, won when Fabian Johnson was silly enough to leave out a leg for the Argentine to fall over, was converted with a calm not reflected in much of City's previous 90 minutes. Wednesday night saw Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City forced to ride out myriad difficulties - many of their own making - to rescue victory from a most gallant Borussia Monchengladbach. Three thoughts on Man City's late 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, a result that could prove crucial in their Champions League group. ![]()
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