Manchester City late show delights Manuel Pellegrini

The manner of the result bore similarities to the late win Borussia Monchengladbach three weeks ago and lifted City to second in Group D, just a point behind Juventus.

Manuel Pellegrini believes Kevin De Bruyne’s stoppage-time winner shows Manchester City possess the character required for a long run in the Champions League.

The Belgian buried a low shot with 90 minutes on the clock as City snatched a barely-deserved 2-1 win over Europa League winners Sevilla at the Etihad Stadium.