Manchester City win in Germany
November 27, 2008
Despite the impending Manchester derby this coming weekend against city rivals United, Manchester City put those thoughts behind them to put on an impressive display and win 2-0 in Germany against Shalke to practically book their place in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup.
City had much the better of the chances and the play in the first half before former Portsmouth striker Benjani (who’s old team are also playing tonight against AC Milan) put his side in front from close range.
City could have doubled their lead shortly after but Stephen Ireland’s effort was ruled offside, when in truth he need not have touched it as it appeared to be going in anyway. He made up for it in the second half though when he did score City’s second and gave his side a much deserved 2-0 win.
City are now on six points from two games, needing just one point from their final two matches to be sure of going through.
Man City, having left star striker Robinho behind in Manchester, can now turn their attention to their bitter rivals United on Sunday, a game that they won last season when they completed the double over Manchester United.
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