Man City off the pace as Champions League campaign begins with underwhelming draw

Inter were often the better team against the Premier League champions. 

Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan heads at goal during the UEFA Champions League game against Inter Milan. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

THE long and winding road for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to win another Champions League title got off to an underwhelming start last night, the re-match of their triumphant 2023 Final ending in a goalless draw.

The touchline tantrums and histrionics of Inter boss Simone Inzaghi aside, this was not a particularly entertaining opening group game although, given the new expanded competition structure, a point probably represents a good night’s work for both teams.