It’s a big game for…
Sergio Aguero: Following a dismal display at the weekend that saw the striker receive a red card and a four game ban it’s safe to say he has a reputation to redeem. Despite pleading his innocence in relation to the tackle on David Luiz, it has far from satisfied a large array of football fans. He has a point to prove in what will be his last senior game until late December.
Best stat…
Celtic have lost 26 of their last 29 Champions League games away from home – whilst never managing to keep a clean sheet.
Remember when…
Can Moussa Dembele recreate this display of individual brilliance tonight? For a man of such ability, City look incredibly slack with their marking there – Guardiola will be hoping that his side learnt their lesson the hard way.
Player to watch…
Moussa Dembele: The youngster has bagged 17 goals since his summer move from Fulham and as a result he is a wanted man by numerous clubs. Pep Guardiola himself has took a keen interest in the Frenchman and had an offer of £30million for the 20-year-old declined. Despite the fact that his side are unable to qualify, he is set to cause an upset tonight.
Past meetings…
Celtic 3 (Dembele 2, Sterling og) Manchester City 3 (Fernandinho, Sterling, Nolito)
Champions League, September 2016
Form guide…
Celtic: WDWWLW
Manchester City: WDWDWL
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 19:45
TV: BT Sport 3
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