Dynamo Kiev vs Manchester City preview: Kelechi Iheanacho hopeful of taking opportunity on European stage
A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Kiev Olympic Stadium
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Kelechi Iheanacho: The 19-year-old’s rapid rise into Manchester City’s side has seen him replace the injured Samir Nasri in their Champions League squad, and could feature against Dynamo Kiev. Following his first goal for City – in a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace early in the season – he has netted eight since and is in contention for his European debut. However, he may have to be patient with strikers Sergio Aguero and Wilfried Bony ahead of him in the pecking order.
Best stat…
9: Dynamo Kiev are on a nine-game unbeaten run in UEFA competition, stretching back to February 2014, while the Ukraini an side won their only home tie against City 2-0 in March 2011.
Remember when…
Manchester City sealed top spot in Group D this season for the first time in their history when they beat Borussia Monchengladbach 4-2 at the Etihad in December, with a double from Raheem Sterling making the difference.
Player to watch…
Raheem Sterling: Manchester City’s top scorer in the tournament this season is back refreshed, after sitting out City’s 5-1 thrashing at Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend. And having netted twice in their last fixture, in Group D, the 21-year-old will be hoping to add to his three-goal tally and help City on their way to their first-ever Champions League quarter-final.
Past three meetings…
Manchester City 1 (Kolarov) Dynamo Kiev 0
Champions League, March 2011
Dynamo Kiev 2 (Shevchenko, Gusev) Manchester City 0
Champions League, March 2011
Form guide…
Dynamo Kiev: WWWDWW
Manchester City: WWWLLL
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 7.45pm
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