Sterling strikes late as City claim top spot

Manchester City have claimed top spot in Champions League Group F with a late 1-0 victory over Dutch champions Feyenoord at the Etihad Stadium this evening.

A Citizens side far from their free-flowing best, showing six changes from their last outing, left it until the 88th minute to find a way through a compact visiting defence.

Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock on what looked like being a frustrating night for City, most memorable for the second-half introduction of debutant Phil Foden before that late winner.

The form book suggested a clear home win, with City unbeaten in their last 24 matches in all competitions - winning all four in Europe - and the visitors winning just three of their last 14.

That was not reflected in the . . .