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Manchester City moved a step closer to securing a spot in the Champions League knockout stages with a 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night, but the Blues did not have it all their own way.

A dominant first hour had City three goals up and coasting thanks to a Phil Foden double and an Erling Haaland strike. But Dortmund refused to give in and threatened a comeback when Waldemar Anton slotted home.

At that point the German visitors were asking all the questions but a late Rayan Cherki effort secured the points for City.

It was an encouraging display from the Blues but boss Pep Guardiola will have been disappointed with the way his side allowed Dortmund back into the contest and the Etihad chief was visibly frustrated with Jeremy Doku for switching off in allow

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