Pep Guardiola’s side launched our 2025/26 European campaign in style by deservedly overcoming the stubborn challenge of Antonio Conte’s side.
The visitors had been reduced to 10 men midway through the first half after the dismissal of skipper Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
That decision also saw former City favourite Kevin De Bruyne taken off just 26 minutes into his return to the ground he graced with distinction for 10 years prior to his departure in the summer.
Though Napoli provided dogged resistance, City were not to be denied and it was Erling Haaland who once again made the crucial breakthrough.
The Norwegian headed home in style on 55 minutes from Phil Foden’s delicious assist and in the process become the quickest player in Champions League history to chalk up 50 goals.
Haaland has achieved the feat in an astonishing 49 games, smashing the previous best record of 62 games set by Ruud van Nistelrooy.
A fine night’s work was then sealed when Jeremy Doku scored a superb second goal just past the hour to ensure City’s European campaign begin in winning fashion
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