Stunning strikes from John Stones and Erling Haaland saw City overturn a one-goal deficit at the Etihad Stadium.
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| Defender John Stones celebrates goal with teammates after levelling for Manchester City against Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: ManCity |
Borussia Dortmund had taken the lead soon after the break when Jude Bellingham headed home from close-range, threatening to end the Citizens’ 20-match unbeaten home run in the competition.
But Stones, returning to the side following a minor injury, grabbed a spectacular equaliser with an unstoppable drive from long range.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hails defender John Stones after levelling for the Citizens ⬇️
PEP 💬 In the moment John is in the rhythm and makes an exceptional goal. That happens sometimes… It’s not about win or lose, it’s every single day, that’s why we are here in this big club to perform well and stick to your principles.#ManCity
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2022
And things got even better for City just four minutes later when Haaland’s incredible acrobatic volley from Joao Cancelo’s trivela cross earned the hosts the victory at the death.
2 wins from 2 in the #UCL
🔵 2-1 🟡 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/jG0C7b0YAp
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2022
It was the Norwegian’s 13th goal in just nine appearances for his new Club, ensuring Pep Guardiola’s side moved three points clear at the top of Group G after two matches. Story: mancity.com
9 games
13 goals@ErlingHaaland🔵 2-1 🟡 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/3gTUinRKQ3
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 14, 2022
