However, in fact, having scored eight targets in his earlier three video games, Erling Haaland is exactly that man for Manchester Metropolis. Haaland had an honest try roll simply broad within the first half, however Inter deserve credit score for largely shackling him.

Nonetheless, Metropolis would possibly really feel they may have precipitated them extra issues, notably within the broad areas the place Inter have been undermanned of their 3-5-2 form.

There was some good mixture play, notably involving Rico Lewis in the appropriate channel, and numerous gamers provide a long-range taking pictures menace, with Josko Gvardiol and Rodri attempting their luck.

Metropolis’s xG ended up above 1.5 — and but you continue to felt that Inter’s defending had merited a clear sheet.