Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw by a spirited Inter side as the Premier League champions endured a frustrating start to their Champions League campaign.
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City dominated the ball but Inter created clear chances on the counter-attack. They had 10 shots in the opening period – the joint-most conceded under Pep Guardiola in a home Champions League tie and more than in any Premier League game.
Guardiola’s side were restricted to half-chances – Phil Foden’s shot on his return being their best opening before Ilkay Gundogan twice squandered good-headed openings – and they could hardly claim to have been at their fluent best. Inter boss Simone Inzaghi, meanwhile, will be annoyed by his side’s wastefulness on the break.
The evening was made even more awkward when Kevin De Bruyne was substituted at the interval having received treatment late in the first half.
His fitness will be a concern to supporters ahead of the Premier League showdown with Arsenal on Super Sunday.
