Manchester City win nine-goal thriller but perfectionist Pep Guardiola sees room to improve

Guardiola’s sub-strength City defence conceded a hat-trick to Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku although there never seemed any real danger of anything other than victory

Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez speaks with manager Pep Guardiola on the touchline at the Etihad Stadium. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Man City 6 Leipzig 3 

SLOWLY, Manchester City are clicking through the gears in the new season and if the sight of Kevin De Bruyne striding around their midfield did not strike fear into the hearts of their rivals, it was certainly needed as Pep Guardiola’s team made hard work of their Champions League opening group win.