A point to secure top spot in Group C, another clean sheet, a full 90 minutes for Fernandinho - and now full steam ahead in the Premier League as we prepare for a hectic December.
That's a positive result in anyone's book.
Thanks, as always for you company, stay safe and make sure you join us again on Saturday when we play host to Fulham.
Pep Guardiola: "In this period, this year especially, the UCL was tricky. When you lose one or two games you have to go to the last game and in COVID that is tricky.
"We know it is difficult, in other groups some incredible teams are struggling to qualify. In all the games away we have played a really high level. In general, I am more than delighted with the performance in these games. "
Horlock: 'Good to see Fernandinho back in business'
Kevin Horlock: "It was good to see Fernandinho back in that role, anticipating things, ticking things over. Itโs great to hear that heโs feeling fine!"
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Moments after Gracia was denied, Gab J is there with a stunning header from Bernardo's cross. Marchsin tips it onto the bar but it comes back out and he powers it past the Porto keeper.
Fernandinho cross a superb ball and Dias at the back post can't quite get the ball over the line, the ball then goes backwards and Torres fires in an overhead kick that is saved.
City power forward and Sterling gets in behind the Porto defence from a wonderful Foden pass but once again the keeper wins the duel before Torres fails to find purchase with his follow up from Marchesin's block.
Richard Dunne: "I think possession was very dominant. We moved the ball really well, caused them some troubles but they defended really deep and any crosses or shots were blocked.
"Theyโve worked on that defensive side of their game and they look more resilient.
"Eventually theyโll break down and a deflection or something will come off."
Kevin Horlock: "For me itโs plain and simple, he is the best midfielder in the world.
"Heโs got everything, football intelligence, where to be, when to be there, his balance, he can go anywhere, left foot right foot, where do you stop with this lad?
"He is the best. He would go into any team and make them better."
Kevin Horlock: "Pep's nurtured him really well and he is playing international football now, Phil just seems to have this aura about him now.
"Itโs an incredible story for someone so local to get in the squad first and foremost but then to cement it and go on to the international scene. Itโs going to come, heโs going to be a massive player for City going forward."
Shaun Wright-Phillips: "In and around the box, as a winger when I got in that position I never took my time, I knew what areas to hit and those were the ones I went for.
"But he seems a lot more clever and calm with it, he takes that extra touch and still finds a way to slot it in. "
Two early kick-offs are already under way. Shakhtar Donetsk are 1-0 up against Real Madrid while Lokomotiv Moscow are 2-0 to the good against RB Salzburg.
Porto are winless in their last five meetings with English teams in the Champions League (D1 L4), with their last such victory coming against Leicester City back in December 2016 (5-0).
Richard Dunne: "I think itโs important for everyone to get games. Garcia comes in tonight for an opportunity.
"Heโs a top quality centre back so it wonโt phase him at all playing tonight. I think Dias is the organiser and, once heโs there, whoeverโs with him gets along fairly well
Kevin Horlock: "I think everybody expected there to be changes. I think Phil came on and affected the game on Saturday, and obviously a start for Raheem which Iโm looking forward to seeing.
"I think thereโs going to be a couple of goals tonight for City."
The Portuguese defender is handed another start and the boss was full of praise for his contributions so far this season at yesterday's press conference:
โJoao made an incredible impact this season," Pep declared.
โEspecially many things, like commitment and focus. Still he has to work and concentrate for 90 minutes, but he helped us a lot when Oleks and Ake were injured.
โHe recovers after games immediately. He has personality. In the final third he has a unique qualityโฆ he is like a winger in the final third.
โLike Mendy, he must focus on defending and we work on it since he came in. I have the feeling he is getting better.โ
Sergio Oliveira has scored in each of his last three Champions League appearances for Porto; the longest streak by a Portuguese player for the club since Ze Carlos in November 1993, who netted in four in a row.
Pep Guardiola's side have already kept more clean sheets in the Champions League this season (three) than we did in nine games during last season's campaign (two).
I think that augurs really well ahead of the knockout stages.
"We go there to get first place in the group stage. The important thing is done - to qualify - but we go to maintain our rhythm.
"The Premier League is the main priority in general terms. We have 19 players in the first team fit and all of them travel. They are a really difficult opponent and we need the best players possible.
"Some players are going to play who didn't play the previous game.
"There are a lot of games but I don't want them to feel this is rotation. Every game is played with the best players for the circumstances for a specific game."
In case you hadn't noticed December is already upon us!
I can confirm the advent calendars have been opened in our house, the Christmas lights are ready to go up and there's a definite feel of winter in the air.
And another European win tonight from the lads will really help warm us all up, right?
Thanks to our superb form so far in Europe, our place in the last 16 is already guaranteed.
Now the task in hand is all about securing top spot.
With City three points ahead of Porto and head-to-head records taking precedence it means, thanks to our 3-1 win over Porto at the Etihad in October, a point tonight will suffice for us to clinch first place.
If youโre unable to watch the game, or prefer a City focused approach to your match commentary, Alistair Mann will be describing the action as it unfolds alongside former City midfielder Michael Brown on CITY+.
And a warm welcome to the Matchday Centre for Manchester Cityโs fifth Champions League group stage game as we tackle FC Porto.
The Estadio do Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal is the venue for tonightโs encounter, where City will look to make it five wins out of five in Group C.
Kick-off is at 20.00 (UK) and I will be with you here throughout the night to bring you all the pre-match build-up, in game updates and post-match reactions.
We are already through to the last 16 but can we seal top spot? Here's hoping!
โNow we have to prepare the next Champions League match, on Tuesday, as there is no time to rest.
โWe want to be in all competitions, but we have to look at it differently because the players are not machines, itโs very difficult to keep presenting high-level answers in face of this heavy schedule.
โWe will send in the team that we think is best for it. Itโs one match at a time and it will always be like this in the future.โ
Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Raheem Sterling, Ilkay Gundogan, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Zack Steffen, Aymeric Laporte, Rodrigo, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ferran Torres, Benjamin Mendy, Fernandinho, Riyad Mahrez, Joao Cancelo, Ederson, Scott Carson, Phil Foden, Eric Garcia, Tommy Doyle.
Commentary By Neil Leigh @mancity
Good night from me ๐
Another satisfying night's work all in all then.
A point to secure top spot in Group C, another clean sheet, a full 90 minutes for Fernandinho - and now full steam ahead in the Premier League as we prepare for a hectic December.
That's a positive result in anyone's book.
Thanks, as always for you company, stay safe and make sure you join us again on Saturday when we play host to Fulham.
Oleks salutes our Captain Fantastic
Pep's praise...๐๐ป
Pep Guardiola: "In this period, this year especially, the UCL was tricky. When you lose one or two games you have to go to the last game and in COVID that is tricky.
"We know it is difficult, in other groups some incredible teams are struggling to qualify. In all the games away we have played a really high level. In general, I am more than delighted with the performance in these games. "
More from the boss...๐๐ป
"We played incredibly well. We didn't concede one attack. They are one of the best teams in Portugal, with the quality they have.
"We played exceptionally well. We came here to finish first. Big congratulations to the team for the group stage."
Here's our official full-time verdict
Pep's verdict...
"We played to win the game. We were there all the time.
"We played really, really well - we came to finish first and now we can focus on the Premier League.
"Especially away in Europe we have been so good."
Ferna's fizzing ๐
Dunne on the offside goal
Richard Dunne: "Was he offside? Yeah. But was he going to affect anything that Porto do? No. It was a goal that the game needed ."
Horlock: 'Good to see Fernandinho back in business'
Kevin Horlock: "It was good to see Fernandinho back in that role, anticipating things, ticking things over. Itโs great to hear that heโs feeling fine!"
Ferna: 'Another good step for us'
"They are a tough team and its important we showed we controlled the game.
"Unfortunately we couldn't get a goal but it's another good step for us."
Ferna: We are glad to finish top
Fernandinho: "It was a good point for us and we are glad to finish top of the group.
"I am feeling good and glad (to be back)."
Bit of a collectors item that.
A 0-0 draw in Europe. We did everything but score TBF and there were numerous positives - not least a full 90 minutes from Fernandinho.
TUNE IN NOW!! ๐บ
Join Cel Spellman and guests Kevin Horlock, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Richard Dunne on We're Not Really Here as they discuss the game.
Full time
All over here.
A point means we are guaranteed to finish top of Group C.
Job done!!
So close...
Great free kick, Ferna flicks it on and Garcia's header is inches away.
Agonisingly close to his first ever City goal
Zinchenko is brought down o the edge of the box and then City earn another free kick on the opposite flank as Foden is felled.
Take five
There will be five minutes of added time in Portugal.
Ouch...
Now Sanusi clatters into Foden with a waste high challenge.
Poor again from the Porto man.
Not this time...
Gabriel Jesus finds the target but the effort was ruled out for offside.
Confirmation from the replay that it was Rodrigo's heel that was deemed offside in the build up to the disallowed goal.
Now Bernado whips in a cross and the ball bounces off Jesus to the keeper.
City laying siege to the Porto half.
We are sensing we can still make the breakthrough here.
Tough on City that. We have more than merited a goal.
Looks like Rodrigo was adjudged offside an age before in the build up.
No goal - offside
Unbelievable
Hold on VAR check
Moments after Gracia was denied, Gab J is there with a stunning header from Bernardo's cross. Marchsin tips it onto the bar but it comes back out and he powers it past the Porto keeper.
City goal!!
Gab J!!!
No entry
Porto keeper Marchesin denies Raheem Sterling
Great save
Brilliant save from Marchesin to deny Bernardo after some dazzling play from the City man.
He cut inside from the right flank and shimmied through two challenges before letting fly but the keeper was equal to the challenge.
I think its fair to say this won't be high on the list of must have DVDs for Christmas.
For those of you that still favour that medium!!
Ederson dispatches an incredible 60 yard pass direct to Cancelo.
He makes it look like shelling peas! Remarkable.
Just the 13 shots on target to Porto's two so far.
Looking at the replay Dias must be wondering how on arth he hasn't scored his first City goal.
He'll never come closer that's for sure.
City change
Torres comes off and Gab J is on in his place.
Off the line twice!!
Fernandinho cross a superb ball and Dias at the back post can't quite get the ball over the line, the ball then goes backwards and Torres fires in an overhead kick that is saved.
How have we not scored there?
Marega booked
Poor, poor challenge from Marega as he goes down the back of Fernandinho's ankle.
Deservedly booked.
Yet another City corner comes to nothing as Sterling's shot is blocked in the box.
Plenty of spills but thrills a bit thin on the ground in the second half so far.
Just need a moment of inspiration.
Torres lets fly with an effort that is half blocked and Marchesin races off his line to acrobatically hook the ball clear.
Pointing the way...
Eric Garcia shows City the way.
So close...
A stunning 40 yard crossfield pass from Fernandinho is just too strong for Foden to latch onto.
A matter of inches there and Phil would have been in.
Very feisty affair again this as Foden is felled again.
City will be glad not to have to face Porto again.
Changes afoot?
An hour gone - will Pep look to shuffle the pack?
Save..
City power forward and Sterling gets in behind the Porto defence from a wonderful Foden pass but once again the keeper wins the duel before Torres fails to find purchase with his follow up from Marchesin's block.
Head boy
Porto win a free kick after a late Sterling challenge but Rodrigo is there to clear the danger with a header in the centre of the box.
I think the best way of describing Porto so far is as a nuisance.
Not an awful lot of ambition on display from the hosts.
Ouch...
Now Bernardo Silva is caught late again in centre field.
Can't be much fun to play against Porto week in, week out.
Save..
City win a free kick 25 yards out but Zinchenko's effort is easily gathered by Marchesin.
Physical affair
Porto not afraid to leave a foot in or two. City need to ensure they don't rise to the bait
Rodrio booked
The midfielder goes into the book after a tussle with Marega who again is pole-axed.
Nothing malicious in that at all.
Save
A rare Porto break forward and Oliveira lets fly from 25 yards but Ederson gathers safely.
It was a shot on target. A collectors item from the hosts.
Iron man
Nice and powerful from Rodrigo as he shrugs off a Porto player on the edge of our box.
He has been a tower of strength again tonight.
Aaarghh...
Now Cancelo finds a pocket of space in the box but can't find the final ball before Zinchenko pings a cross straight at the keeper.
Nearly
Some great City movement and Bernardo is almost through on the right wing but Leite makes a crucial sliding tackle to deny him
As you were...
No changes from either side at the break.
Back underway ๐
We are back in action in Porto.
Come on, City!!
Watching brief...
The boss looks on...
SWP: Let's keep probing
Shaun Wright-Phillips: "They just have to keep probing. At some point someoneโs going to have a lapse in concentration or someone will dive in.
"But I also think when we get to the edge of the box we have to try and shoot."
Horlock: It's a waiting game
Kevin Horlock: "I think itโs just a matter of almost being embarrassed by the amount of possession at times.
"The build-up has been great into the final third then we seem to be trying to force crosses.
"We just have to be patient and wait for that right moment to unlock the door."
Dunne: Game of patience
Richard Dunne: "I think possession was very dominant. We moved the ball really well, caused them some troubles but they defended really deep and any crosses or shots were blocked.
"Theyโve worked on that defensive side of their game and they look more resilient.
"Eventually theyโll break down and a deflection or something will come off."
Blank check
Seven corners to zero and 70 per cent possession to 30 tells its own tale.
But the all-important stat is 0-0 after that first 45 minutes.
Result!!
Take that...
Fernandinho lets fly
Tune in now for our WNRH half-time round up...
Join Cel Spellman and guests Kevin Horlock, Richard Dunne and Shaun Wright-Phillips as they chew over that first 45 minutes.
Half time ๐
All square at the break in Portugal.
We have dominated so far but are just lacking that final finish so far.
Don't forget a point will be enough to top the group
Porto create a pocket of space through Sanusi on the left flank but Dias is there to clear from the Porto's man dinked cross.
Blocked
The ball finds Fernandinho on the edge of the box - the Brazilian lets fly but surprise, surprise the shot is blocked.
Another City corner as Foden seeks to find Sterling.
Two more dangerous crosses from Zinchenko but Porto get the danger away.
All City once more - but we probably need one or two more bodies in the box.
Naughty...
Now Bernardo is hacked down as he glides towards goal - meanwhile Uribe takes a cheap swipe at Fernandinho.
Poor stuff from Porto.
Roll-over
Pantomime season is here already.
Corona rolling around in agony after a clash with Fernandinho.
Get the Oscar out.
Hmmmm
A loose pass from Cancelo sees the ball end up at the feet of Porto danger man Oliveira.
Fortunately the striker's radar is askew and the effort flies over.
Ambitious
Zinchenko motors forward and then lets fly from all of 35 yards.
It's still gaining height as we speak.
Off the line !
Sterling does brilliantly and lets fly with a powerful shot but it's blocked on the line by Sanusi.
We are knocking on the door.
Ohhhh
Superb ball from Fernandinho over the top of the Porto defence but it just won't sit for Sterling as Sarr gets the ball away.
That cross from Bernardo by the way. Pure filth.
A Rabona special... brilliant.
Arrrgh
Brilliant work from Bernardo on the right flank as he somehow pivots the ball into the box but it just won't sit for us.
Hungry City
Every time Porto do get the ball we are so quick regain possession.
We have been razor sharp in that regard tonight.
Let's get crafty
Porto pack a physical punch as we saw in the game at the Etihad and so far their defenders coming out on top when the ball is flung into the area.
Just needs a touch more craft from us.
Cross purposes
Now Zinchenko pings in a cross from the left but Porto are comfortable in clearing their lines.
That final ball just lacking at the moment as Leite now clears a Sterling free-kick
Key tackle
Gracia with a crucial block as Otavio tries to find Uribe in the box
Ster crazy!! ๐ฅ
Raheem in the thick of things
Foden seeing plenty of the ball but for once his touch lets him down as he just overhits as pass to Bernardo.
Looks a threat every time he gets possession.
Great save
What a move. City sweep upfield and Foden pings in a delicious ball to Torres but the the Benfica keeper produces a crucial save.
It was flagged offside but replays suggested he was onside.
Hmmm. some more amateur dramatics as Ederson comes out for a free-kick and doesn't really deal with it.
The keeper just needs to settle down a tad.
Pep is up on the touchline and just urging the players on.
Time to refocus and regain control.
A quick reminder that you can take nothing for granted in Europe.
It had been all City and then we were holding our breath.
Phew.. no penalty
Thank goodness for that. Have seen those given.
There was no intent but Ederson's timing was askew.
We'll take that.
Ouch...
VAR check coming up as Ederson races out and catches Otavio in the box.
One of our own...
Phil Foden in the thick of things
A loose ball sees Porto actually enter the final third through Sanusi but City regather ranks and stem the threat.
A rarity. A misplaced City pass as Garcia's ball goes out of play.
Leading man ๐ช
Ferna in the thick of things
Almost...
Some more superb build up play and the ball almost finds Foden in the box.
Excellent from City so far.
Another City corner as Sarr dispossess Sterling and we then earn corner number four
There may be seven changes but City straight back in the groove - pressing with intent and hungry for the ball with Porto pinned back.
The set piece again yields little in terms of a goal threat. City just getting the measure of the game so far.
City pressing again and we earn a second corner.
All the action in the Porto half so far.
Silk and steel
Foden shows his strength as he holds off Manafa on the left wing.
Silk as well as steel from the young man.
Up and at 'em ๐
It comes to nothing but City look like they are in the groove already.
Cross purposes
Zinchenko whips in a cross and City earn a first corner.
Already City bossing possession and looking comfortable on the ball and get forward.
All to play for...โฝ
Plenty to play for for both sides tonight.
Should be a cracking encounter.
Kick-off ๐
We are underway at the Estadio do Dragao.
Come on, City!
Let's do this lads...
Listen live on CITY+...
ICYMI how we line up...
Point of plenty
A reminder that a draw tonight will be enough to ensure we finish top of Group C.
No lack of incentive...
Wing command...
Ferran Torres goes through his pre-match prep...
Kevin Horlock: 'KDB is simply the best'
Kevin Horlock: "For me itโs plain and simple, he is the best midfielder in the world.
"Heโs got everything, football intelligence, where to be, when to be there, his balance, he can go anywhere, left foot right foot, where do you stop with this lad?
"He is the best. He would go into any team and make them better."
Reporting for duty...๐โโ๏ธ
Get in the swing โ๏ธ
The City players go through their warm-up routine...
Horlock: 'Foden has this aura about him'
Kevin Horlock: "Pep's nurtured him really well and he is playing international football now, Phil just seems to have this aura about him now.
"Itโs an incredible story for someone so local to get in the squad first and foremost but then to cement it and go on to the international scene. Itโs going to come, heโs going to be a massive player for City going forward."
Horlock on Rodrigo
Kevin Horlock: "Rodrigo came in with big expectations, growing as a player, learning the style of play in England and what Pep wants of him.
"Pep trusts him, he plays him regularly so he can only grow and get better with the players around him."
Class acts... ๐
More from the boss...๐๐ป
"Everyone just needs to do his job and have a good mentality.
"It will be a difficult game and aggressive but we will be ready to compete."
Pep's pre-match thoughts...๐
Pep Guardiola on Rodrigo: "Yeah heโs played a lot, he has specific qualities. Incredible character and personality to play.
"He played 45 minutes in the last game so is more fresh than the others so thatโs why he plays from the beginning."
Steady Edy!
Pre-match prep underway!!
SWP on Torres
Shaun Wright-Phillips: "In and around the box, as a winger when I got in that position I never took my time, I knew what areas to hit and those were the ones I went for.
"But he seems a lot more clever and calm with it, he takes that extra touch and still finds a way to slot it in. "
Dunne: Torres has started brilliantly
Richard Dunne on Ferran Torres: "Heโs started off brilliantly.
"I think the more he plays the more confidence heโll get and the more heโll understand the whole system. Heโll be a great player."
Magnificent seven ๐
Elsewhere tonight...
Two early kick-offs are already under way. Shakhtar Donetsk are 1-0 up against Real Madrid while Lokomotiv Moscow are 2-0 to the good against RB Salzburg.
Both games just past the hour mark.
Pep's injury update....
Wright-Phillips: Foden thrives out wide
Shaun Wright-Phillips: For me, I think especially away from home, Foden is more effective out wide.
Great link up play and he creates a lot of chances out there as we saw against Burnley.
To have him out wide will be good for his confidence."
Continental drift...๐
Porto are winless in their last five meetings with English teams in the Champions League (D1 L4), with their last such victory coming against Leicester City back in December 2016 (5-0).
Dunne: Opportunity knocks
Richard Dunne: "I think itโs important for everyone to get games. Garcia comes in tonight for an opportunity.
"Heโs a top quality centre back so it wonโt phase him at all playing tonight. I think Dias is the organiser and, once heโs there, whoeverโs with him gets along fairly well
"I think every team needs a bit of stability."
Horlock: I expect goals
Kevin Horlock: "I think everybody expected there to be changes. I think Phil came on and affected the game on Saturday, and obviously a start for Raheem which Iโm looking forward to seeing.
"I think thereโs going to be a couple of goals tonight for City."
Pep's praise for Cancelo...๐
The Portuguese defender is handed another start and the boss was full of praise for his contributions so far this season at yesterday's press conference:
โJoao made an incredible impact this season," Pep declared.
โEspecially many things, like commitment and focus. Still he has to work and concentrate for 90 minutes, but he helped us a lot when Oleks and Ake were injured.
โHe recovers after games immediately. He has personality. In the final third he has a unique qualityโฆ he is like a winger in the final third.
โLike Mendy, he must focus on defending and we work on it since he came in. I have the feeling he is getting better.โ
TUNE IN NOW!! ๐บ
Kevin Horlock, Richard Dunne and Shaun Wrght-Phillips are the guests on Weโre Not Really Here, with host Cel Spellman !
Theyโll be discussing all things City before kick-off and providing analysis at half-time and full-time.
The pre-match show is available to watch at the top of this page from 19.00 (UK).
Danger man...
Sergio Oliveira has scored in each of his last three Champions League appearances for Porto; the longest streak by a Portuguese player for the club since Ze Carlos in November 1993, who netted in four in a row.
Glove story...
All lit up ๐ธ
And here's how the hosts line up...
Team news and tactics...๐
Seven up...
So seven changes for tonight's encounter - and options aplenty on the bench too.
Liking the look of that side - can't wait for kick-off.
Here's how we line up tonight... โฝ๏ธ
A quick reminder...
Stat attack (part two)...๐
Now this is a fascinating little snippet.
Pep Guardiola's side have already kept more clean sheets in the Champions League this season (three) than we did in nine games during last season's campaign (two).
I think that augurs really well ahead of the knockout stages.
Just the tonic
Port of plenty
Encouraging omen?...๐
City have only lost one of our previous seven games against Portuguese opponents in European competition (W5 D1).
That should give us grounds for optimism.
This looks absolute quality... ๐
Up for the Cup!! ๐
The stage awaits
An early glimpse at the Estadio do Dragao. Look stunning.
Stat attack...๐
Porto have lost their three previous meetings with Manchester City by an aggregate score of 9-2.
Not to be missed!
Pep's pre-match thoughts...๐
"We go there to get first place in the group stage. The important thing is done - to qualify - but we go to maintain our rhythm.
"The Premier League is the main priority in general terms. We have 19 players in the first team fit and all of them travel. They are a really difficult opponent and we need the best players possible.
"Some players are going to play who didn't play the previous game.
"There are a lot of games but I don't want them to feel this is rotation. Every game is played with the best players for the circumstances for a specific game."
Quick-fire Phil
Early team pointers ๐
We should find out our starting XI in just under 40 minutes time, but here is what we know already:
๐น Sergio Aguero hasn't travelled with the squad as a precaution.
๐น Nathan Ake has jetted out to Portugal as part of our 23-man squad and the Dutch international could be in contention to feature.
It's your shout ๐ฑ
Along with the views of our special guests on We're Not Really Here this evening, don't forget that we also want to hear your thoughts.
Are you feeling confident? Who would you start? How would you approach it?
As always, you can get in touch on Twitter using the hashtag #WNRH and let us know your views!
Winter warmer...๐ช
In case you hadn't noticed December is already upon us!
I can confirm the advent calendars have been opened in our house, the Christmas lights are ready to go up and there's a definite feel of winter in the air.
And another European win tonight from the lads will really help warm us all up, right?
All around the world... ๐
City are on point... โฌ๏ธ
Thanks to our superb form so far in Europe, our place in the last 16 is already guaranteed.
Now the task in hand is all about securing top spot.
With City three points ahead of Porto and head-to-head records taking precedence it means, thanks to our 3-1 win over Porto at the Etihad in October, a point tonight will suffice for us to clinch first place.
Huge incentive for Pep Guardiola and his players.
Weather watch...โ ๏ธโ ๏ธโ ๏ธ
Listening brief...
If youโre unable to watch the game, or prefer a City focused approach to your match commentary, Alistair Mann will be describing the action as it unfolds alongside former City midfielder Michael Brown on CITY+.
Subscribers can tune in from 19.50 (UK).
TUNE IN ๐บ
Of course, matchday means another edition of our must-watch We're Not Really Here show.
Kevin Horlock, Richard Dunne and Shaun Wrght-Phillips are the guests on Weโre Not Really Here, with host Cel Spellman.
Theyโll be discussing all things City before kick-off and providing analysis at half-time and full-time.
The pre-match show will be available to watch at the top of this page from 19.00 (UK).
Greetings! ๐
A very good evening!
And a warm welcome to the Matchday Centre for Manchester Cityโs fifth Champions League group stage game as we tackle FC Porto.
The Estadio do Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal is the venue for tonightโs encounter, where City will look to make it five wins out of five in Group C.
Kick-off is at 20.00 (UK) and I will be with you here throughout the night to bring you all the pre-match build-up, in game updates and post-match reactions.
We are already through to the last 16 but can we seal top spot? Here's hoping!
COME ON, CITY! ๐
Sergio Conceicao
โNow we have to prepare the next Champions League match, on Tuesday, as there is no time to rest.
โWe want to be in all competitions, but we have to look at it differently because the players are not machines, itโs very difficult to keep presenting high-level answers in face of this heavy schedule.
โWe will send in the team that we think is best for it. Itโs one match at a time and it will always be like this in the future.โ
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City's 23-man squad for tonight's game
Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Raheem Sterling, Ilkay Gundogan, Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Zack Steffen, Aymeric Laporte, Rodrigo, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Ferran Torres, Benjamin Mendy, Fernandinho, Riyad Mahrez, Joao Cancelo, Ederson, Scott Carson, Phil Foden, Eric Garcia, Tommy Doyle.
The Boss and Ederson addressing the media on Monday
Tonight's officials
Referee: Bjรถrn Kuipers (NED)
Assistant referees: Sander van Roekel (NED) , Erwin Zeinstra (NED)
Video Assistant Referee: Pol van Boekel (NED)
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Rob Dieperink (NED)
Fourth official: Lawrence Visser (BEL)
UEFA Delegate: Bert Andersson (SWE)
UEFA Referee observer: Sรกndor Piller (HUN)
A point will do us this evening
City are through to the round of 16. We will be confirmed as group winners if we avoid defeat to Porto.
Two o' the best
We were class on Saturday
Other games that day
As it stood