Ireland strikes again for City slickers

MARK HUGHES hailed Manchester City’s “excellent” night after their 2-0 UEFA Cup victory at Schalke put them into the knockout stages.

Benjani and Stephen Ireland scored a goal in each half as City cruised to a one-sided win last night.

After two victories in as many matches, City are now guaranteed a place in the last 32 following Paris St Germain’s 2-2 draw with Racing Santander, and Hughes was full of praise for a strong team effort.