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The Match
Match Report
Manchester City ease past 10-man Napoli 2-0 in their Champions League opener on Thursday night, with Erling Haaland creating Champions League history.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Thursday’s Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s Champions League clash against Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Napoli.
Build-up
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Man City vs. Napoli: Kevin De Bruyne has “something to prove” to Pep Guardiola’s side in Champions League clash after “emotional decision”
Napoli’s new signing Kevin De Bruyne will feel that he has “something to prove” to his former club Man City in Thursday’s Champions League clash at the Etihad, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Sep 18, 07:00
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Man City vs. Napoli: Erling Haaland out to surpass Thierry Henry, break Ruud Van Nistelrooy Champions League scoring record
Erling Haaland will be aiming to earn a slice of Champions League history when Manchester City welcome Kevin De Bruyne’s Napoli to the Etihad Stadium for their opening League Phase fixture in the 2025-26 competition on Thursday night.Sep 17, 13:50
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Man City lineup vs. Napoli: Predicted XI for Champions League opener against Kevin De Bruyne
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Thursday’s Champions League clash against Kevin De Bruyne's Napoli.Sep 16, 13:15
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Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Napoli clash: Omar Marmoush, John Stones, Rayan Ait-Nouri updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Napoli.Sep 15, 10:52
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