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Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their side’s fourth goal of the game (PA)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Manchester City got back to winning ways with a 4-1 victory over Brugge to move to within sight of the Champions League knockout rounds although it was not a trouble-free night for Pep Guardiola’s side on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the end, goals by Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus earned a comfortable enough victory to leave City in second place with nine points from four games in Group A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there were periods after a John Stones own goal gave Brugge an early equalizer in which City looked uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Belgians had several decent opportunities before Mahrez headed Pep Guardiola’s side back in front in the 54th minute. Sterling gave City breathing space with a tap-in after 72 minutes and the hosts were able to coast home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitute Jesus gave the scoreline an emphatic look as he added the fourth with the last kick of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City, who suffered a surprise Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace at the weekend, need only one point from their remaining two games to secure their last-16 place. Brugge are in third spot with four points.<\/p>\n

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