Overview

• Manchester City beat Napoli 2-0 in their Champions League opener at the Etihad, with goals from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku.
• Phil Foden assisted Haaland and created eight chances, a career high for him in a City match according to Squawka.
• He had ended his league drought days earlier by scoring his first Premier League goal in eight months in the 3-0 win at Manchester United.
• Pep Guardiola said Foden’s upturn reflects the benefits of care and reduced pressure, highlighting his effectiveness near Haaland.
• Jeremy Doku continued strong form with two assists in the derby and a solo finish against Napoli, while Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card for a foul on Haaland shaped the contest.