Manchester City vs. Red Star Belgrade - News - September 19, 2023

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Sergio Gomez - Whips in 11 crossesGomez generated one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

ImpactGomez earned his first start of the season in Manchester City's Champions League opener, registering one shot, five chances created and 11 crosses in the win. The Spaniard wasn't forced to defend a whole lot in the game but did well to stay involved by recording a career-high of 11 crosses. He has appeared three times this season, with two of those appearances as a substitute, and will likely hold a rotational role this season while he waits for his chance behind Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake and Rico Lewis.

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Phil Foden - Assist against Red StarFoden assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Red Star Belgrade.

ImpactFoden was very active in his 83 minutes of play, notching two crosses, three chances created and five shots to go along with his assist in the win. He bagged his assist in the 73rd minute after finding Rodri on the edge of the box for the third goal of the game. Foden has done well filling in for Kevin De Bruyne while he is out injured and may be crafting himself a spot in the midfield even though manager Pep Guardiola prefers him on the wing.

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Erling Haaland - Notches assistHaaland assisted once to go with six shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

ImpactHaaland earned his goal contribution in an unfamiliar fashion for his standards, assisting on Man City's first goal of the game after finding Julian Alvarez in the box for the equalizer. He looked poised to score multiple times, attempting six shots, but failed to find the net after missing by inches on numerous opportunities. Though he didn't net a goal today, he should still be a good shout for a goal in any of Man City's Champions League group stage matches moving.

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Rodri - Bags final goal of matchRodri scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 win versus Red Star Belgrade. In addition, he was given...

ImpactRodri put the exclamation point on Tuesday's win, putting the game on ice after scoring City's third goal of the match in the 73rd minute to take a 3-1 lead. The midfielder picked up this UCL campaign right where he left off last year, scoring again after notching the game-winning goal in the finals last season. He will once again be their control room in the midfield and one of the most important players on the field for City during this UCL campaign.

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Julian Alvarez - Nets brace in winAlvarez scored two goals to go with eight shots (five on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in Tuesday's 3-1 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

ImpactAlvarez bagged a pair of goals in Manchester City's opening group stage match, bagging his first after poking a ball into the net in the 47th minute and then earning his other after Red Star's goalie Omri Glazer missed a punch on a very savable free kick taken by Alvarez. He may have been very lucky with his second goal, but ultimately, he earned it after firing eight shots (five on goal) in the win. He also was productive outside of his goals, notching seven chances created and seven crosses. The Argentinian has started to come on since being moved to attacking midfielder and looks to be one of Manchester City's most important playmakers for this Champions League campaign.

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Ederson - Quiet day despite giving up goalEderson had one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.

ImpactEderson was not bothered in net very much by Red Star, but somehow still managed to give up a goal after Osman Bukari found the back of the net in the 45th minute. Ederson also registered one save on the way to a win. He will be disappointed not to pick up a clean sheet in their first match of the Champions League but will have a chance to rebound in the Premier League this weekend when he takes on Nottingham Forrest.

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John Stones - Expected to remain outStones (thigh) isn't expected to return for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

ImpactThis isn't too surprising for Stones, as Man City don't need to rush him back from a muscle injury. At this point, he's in danger of missing the rest of the month, but he appears to be close and as long as there's no re-injury, he should be available in the next week or two.

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