Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was full of praise for midfielder Matheus Nunes following his side’s 5-0 thrashing of Sparta Prague in the Champions League. The Portugal international scored a late penalty to complete the rout having already provided two assists as City moved into the top three of new-look European league table.

As the Etihad erupted in a roar of shock and awe, Pep Guardiola turned to his bench in confusion.Manchester City's obstructed manager had a player blocking his view when Erling Haaland took to the

Manchester City are already drawing up a contingency plan should they fail to tie Erling Haaland down to a new contract – and it is not one that is likely to please Arsenal.