Overview

• Second-half strikes from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku secured a 2-0 win at the Etihad.
• VAR confirmed Di Lorenzo’s last-man foul on Haaland around the 21st minute, leaving Napoli with ten players.
• Antonio Conte substituted returning ex-City icon Kevin De Bruyne after about 25 minutes for Mathías Olivera, drawing warm applause for the Belgian.
• City controlled the contest with roughly 74% possession and a 23–1 shot advantage, including an 8–1 edge on target.
• Napoli’s long barren run away to English clubs in Europe continued (0 wins in 12 visits), adding pressure to regroup in the group phase.