Haaland leads City fightback but Maresca tastes first defeat
MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s 4-2 defeat by Paris St Germain told only part of the story of Enzo Maresca’s first loss as City boss, with his men staggering through the first half before roaring back after the break.
Manchester City suffered a 4-2 defeat against Paris St Germain, marking Enzo Maresca's first loss as their boss, following a tumultuous start to the season. The team's performance was a mixed bag, starting poorly and then making a remarkable comeback in the second half. PSG led 3-0 at halftime after a brilliant first-half display, with Desire Doue scoring the opening goal in the 13th minute.
However, Maresca's City fought back fiercely after the break, with Erling Haaland leading the charge and becoming the fastest player to reach 60 Champions League goals in just 60 games, 20 games ahead of Lionel Messi. City dominated in terms of shots and touches in PSG's box, finishing with nearly twice the number of shots and around three times the touches.
Despite the uphill battle, Maresca felt his team deserved more considering the number of chances they created, particularly in the second half. PSG's manager, Luis Enrique, admitted they were fortunate to come away with three points, emphasizing the need for clinical finishing without losing balance. The defeat came amid a storm of controversy surrounding City's financial misconduct, with the club denying the allegations and appealing the verdict.
Despite the setback, City remains three points clear at the top of the Premier League table ahead of their upcoming home match against Ipswich.
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