00:00This is the kind of occasion we all relish as football fans.
00:03Non-stop hype all week long, and now for the action.
00:10Hello, a warm welcome and delighted to be with you from Manchester.
00:14We're here at the Etihad.
00:15I'm your match commentator Derek Ray, and sitting alongside me,
00:19the former Arsenal, West Ham and Coventry midfield player Stuart Robson.
00:23And no question, this ought to be a game that gets pulses racing.
00:26It is Manchester City up against Celtic.
00:30This should be a good game. Great atmosphere inside the stadium.
00:33We've got two teams full of quality, some interesting match-ups,
00:36and two coaches that want to play an attractive brand of football.
00:39What more could you ask for?
00:41Number 10, Ryan Turki.
00:44And number 9, Gordie Coleman.
00:56So, the first half begins. Let's see what unfolds.
01:06Good-looking move.
01:07Nothing comes of the attack when all is said and done.
01:10Well, they were nice and compact there, and defended that fairly easily.
01:16And here's the Manchester City line-up.
01:19Gianluigi, doctor.
01:20Big chance.
01:21And a goal right off the bat.
01:24No wonder they're jumping for joy.
01:37Well, as you can see, he gave the keeper no chance there.
01:40He looked so confident, didn't he?
01:42That's a cool finish.
01:45On they go again.
01:47A wake-up call for the City players, maybe.
01:49Can they find a response now?
01:51No wonder they're jumping for joy.
01:53No wonder they're jumping for joy.
01:57Silva.
01:59Oh, a brilliantly timed tackle win it really, Mazin.
02:06No let-up on the pressing front.
02:10Plenty of support here.
02:19Decent turns.
02:21And the attempt just wide.
02:23So unfortunate.
02:29Well, after pressing like that, maybe the short route to goal.
02:40Fine tackle there to prevent the chance.
02:46That's a good-looking ball.
02:49Opportunity here.
02:50Oh, it's another one.
02:52They couldn't have visualised a better start than this.
02:58Well, I have to say, he's done really well here.
03:00He's in the right place and then a decent finish.
03:03That's a good goal.
03:052-0 here.
03:06And the ball is moving again.
03:15Had a play for a Manchester City throw-in.
03:19And he's certainly not alone.
03:35Well, they have the advantage.
03:37That's good refereeing.
03:40And City get the throw-in.
03:43And the play having stopped.
03:45A chance for the referee to go back and hand out the caution.
03:54Intelligent ball.
03:57Will it be?
03:58Will it go?
03:59Oh, onto the post!
04:05Araujo.
04:08And a really good run.
04:12And putting it wide from there.
04:14Disappointing.
04:21We've seen tidier challenges than that one.
04:42Foden.
04:44Well-timed tackle.
04:49Ryan Scherke.
04:54Chance to get back into it.
04:56Here it goes.
04:58To alter the rhythm of it.
05:00And give them hope that they can turn this round.
05:15Well, here it is.
05:16Head down.
05:16Hit through the ball.
05:17And get it on target.
05:19That's a top-class finish.
05:20There was no stopping that.
05:38So, continuing with the game.
05:40City just one behind now.
05:52Silva.
05:54On to Honan.
06:01Thoughtful play.
06:03Jordan the equaliser.
06:05Oh, it was an incredible turn of events.
06:08From down and apparently out.
06:10It's all square again.
06:11Can you believe this?
06:22Well, I have to say.
06:24This is a really good goal.
06:25He skips past his marker.
06:27And that gives him the space to get his shot away.
06:29Excellent stuff from it.
06:38So, underway again.
06:40And it's a story of parity.
06:42Two goals apiece in this one.
06:50Good ball to switch.
06:52Good ball to switch the play.
06:53Yeah, good change of play there.
06:54Just makes it difficult to defend.
06:57Big chance.
06:59Looking to double his tally, but denied on this occasion.
07:02Yeah, you're right.
07:03Yeah, you're right.
07:03He could have had another one there.
07:04He's playing well.
07:05No doubt about that.
07:07Well, capable of a better clearance than that.
07:11Well, the move breaks down.
07:15Silva.
07:17Oh, unrelenting pressure there.
07:20Now, what can they do from here?
07:29At the game level.
07:31Let's see what they can do with this corner.
07:34Playing it in.
07:40Given away by City.
07:42Getting the ball forward.
07:47It was on its way in.
07:52Chance maybe to use the counter-attacking ability to good effect.
08:13Well, this is worth watching again.
08:15Haaland beats the challenge with such ease.
08:18And this is Haaland at his very best.
08:20He's composed.
08:21He shows great technique.
08:22And he just smashes it beyond the keeper.
08:37Well, the action underway once more.
08:39And no shortage of entertainment.
08:413-2.
08:44Kieran Tierney.
08:56Kieran Tierney.
09:01Kader McGregor.
09:04A very timely interception.
09:16Haaland.
09:18Now, maybe room here for the counter-attack.
09:22And in with a real chance.
09:27Safely away.
09:29Well, that's how to avert the danger.
09:31Just get it out.
09:34And unable to keep possession.
09:40Two minutes of stoppage time coming up.
09:43Oh, great attacking play.
09:46And a little too close to the keeper in the end.
09:51Silva.
09:57Intelligent ball.
10:04This could be the equaliser.
10:12And that is going to be all for the first 45, then, here at the Etihad Stadium.
10:19Well, I think we really need quite a few superlatives to accurately describe Erling Haaland's first-half performance.
10:25Interested to get your thoughts, as always.
10:28Well, it's been an incredible performance from him.
10:30Clearly the difference between...
10:37So, the match has restarted here in Manchester.
10:46Kader McGregor.
10:51Well, good idea.
10:55Well, it did look...
10:57Oh, to level the match.
11:08And it's opening up.
11:09And a blind stop.
11:18Trying to deliver it accurately.
11:21What a vital intervention.
11:23A disappointing effort.
11:25Making the keeper's life a bit too easy.
11:28O'Reilly.
11:32Doku.
11:34And a breast run.
11:38Poland.
11:39Hold on.
11:40Oh, and he goes.
11:42Now he has his hat-trick.
11:44A special moment for him.
11:56Well, here's the replay.
11:57He does well to find that bit of space in the box.
12:00And then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off.
12:02That's a good goal.
12:13So, the current scoreline, 4-2.
12:17Erling Haaland.
12:24This looks interesting.
12:26And a good challenge to bring that attack to an end.
12:30Well, maybe a good position from which to counter.
12:36Opportunity.
12:43Tomáš Čvánčeira.
12:46Well, the threat could be there.
12:49Very alert defending to cut off the supply.
12:52Now, options are plenty.
12:57Well, nothing comes of it.
12:58It looked promising.
13:02Foden.
13:08Haaland.
13:13Oh, a big balance.
13:19Might finish now.
13:21And sadly dealt with.
13:25And time for the change now.
13:36O'Reilly.
13:40Jeremy Doku.
13:48Phil Foden now.
13:50Intercepted at the right time.
13:52Yeah, that's the way to snuff out pressure.
13:54Now, the counter-attack looks on.
14:07Well, he keeps going.
14:10And the decision is one of offside here.
14:23Intercepted effortlessly.
14:27Nicely constructed.
14:32Trying his luck.
14:33He wasn't going to let that one get through.
14:37Options in the middle.
14:41Could be troublesome.
14:48Nigren.
14:51But into the keeper's gloves.
15:06But into the keeper's gloves.
15:16Just the challenge that was required.
15:29And it seems like he's going to let that one get through.
15:33And it seems they're truly cruising to victory here.
15:41Well, as you can see, what an excellent backfield this is to set up the goal.
15:45And he makes no mistake with the finish.
15:47He showed a lot of composure there.
16:04So the action continues and City really cantering to victory here.
16:20Throw-ins given.
16:33Oh, that's splendid play.
16:35Oh, chance.
16:36And it goes.
16:38Such a complete performance.
16:41Four in front now.
16:53Well, let's have another look at this.
16:54Because Haaland shows great skill to go beyond the defender.
16:58And then Haaland finishes it with such quality.
17:00Just look how much power he hits this with.
17:02It's a top-class goal from a top-class player.
17:08Goal for Manchester City.
17:11Number nine, Erling Haaland.
17:16Benjamin Nigren.
17:20Besides the shoots.
17:22A terrific piece of goalkeeping.
17:34Short corner taken.
17:37Played towards the back post.
17:40And didn't really work the keeper when all was said and done.
17:46Lunes.
17:48Now with Silva.
17:50Well, couldn't bend his run.
17:52And the flag went up.
18:05Michel Ange Baliguisha.
18:07Michel Ange Baliguisha.
18:08And the flag went up.
18:27And there it is, a goal
18:29But will it be purely a consolation at this stage of the proceedings
18:32They haven't been at their best
18:41Well here we can see it again
18:42He's shown outstanding vision to find the perfect cutback
18:45And the movement is good, making for a comfortable finish
18:48It's a really great goal
18:56Well very effective play in possession
19:02Oh that is a penalty
19:32And a chance maybe to settle this
19:50Just sends him the wrong way there
19:52Very calm penalty
20:10So back underway
20:11This is extraordinary what we're witnessing here
20:17Taking into account all the stoppages
20:20Three minutes to be added on
20:24Is it going to be?
20:26And the keeper there to deal with it
20:47Who can they pick out?
20:50Appeared to be in two minds
20:56Shot blocked but still alive
21:00And look at this
21:04Well there's the final whistle
21:06And Manchester City have come out on top in this game
21:09Your verdict
21:10You're absolutely right
21:11Their attack in play was excellent
21:13Full of energy and pace
21:14And the midfield completely dominated the game
21:16It was a great all-round performance
21:18It was a great all-round performance
21:32It was a great all-round performance
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