Goal Drought at Etihad Stadium: Manchester City and Inter Share the Spoils in a 0-0 Draw
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The next Champions League games for Manchester City are Slovan Bratislava (away) on 1 October, Manchester City (home) on 23 October, and Sporting CP (away) on 5 November. Inter play Crvena Zvezda (home) on 1 October, Young Boys (away) on 23 October, and Arsenal (home) on 6 November.
“We all know Manchester City and what they are capable of, what they have achieved, especially at home. We knew we had to play a great game, and we did this,” he added.
“But I am really satisfied with how we played. We played much better than in the [2023 Champions League] final two years ago against them,” Pep said, despite the goalless draw.
The stage was set at Etihad Stadium for a clash that promised excitement but unfolded as a goalless affair. Manchester City and Inter struggled to find the decisive finishing touch, resulting in a deadlock.
“I said, ‘Well done, guys,’ and they put in a giant performance. I asked them to play exactly as they did,” Inter coach Inzaghi said.
The result means Manchester City are now in 19th place in the table, and Inter are in 17th place.
The next Champions League fixtures for Manchester City are against Slovan Bratislava (away) on 1 October, Manchester City (home) on 23 October, and Sporting CP (away) on 5 November. Inter will face Crvena Zvezda (home) on 1 October, Young Boys (away) on 23 October, and Arsenal (home) on 6 November.