The new Citizens’ boss could not mark his first game
with a positive result as he was bested by the Italian, having taken an
experimental starting line-up to Germany
Carlo Ancelotti got off to a winning start on home turf as Bayern
Munich boss, with a 1-0 victory over Manchester City meaning Pep
Guardiola left empty handed on his swift return to the Allianz Arena.Both sides lacked a clutch of players recuperating from international tournament commitments, and the excellent Franck Ribery ensured a more seasoned Bayern team enjoyed the better of a first half where City goalkeeper Willy Caballero had to show inspired form.
Guardiola’s experimental line-up found their poise after the break, but a deflected effort from Erdal Ozturk proved to be the difference 15 minutes from time.
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