Potentially just one point away from securing progression to the last 16 of the Champions League, Manchester City welcome Swiss outfit Young Boys to the Etihad Stadium for Tuesday's Group E battle.
The two sides reconvene a fortnight on from the holders' 3-1 success at Stadion Wankdorf, although both teams come into the matchday four battle on the back of dominant domestic victories.
Manuel Akanji marked his return to his homeland with the first goal of the evening before an obligatory Erling Haaland brace rendered Meschak Elia's effort inconsequential, thereby assuring the runaway leaders of a third-placed finish at the very worst, and victory would ensure a spot in the last 16 for Pep Guardiola's crop.
A draw would also suffice for the holders if Red Star Belgrade fail to upset RB Leipzig, and Man City enter matchday four as one of only four sides with their 100% records still intact - Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid also boast nine points from a possible nine so far.
Unbeaten in 16 top-level European matches since their unforgettable Bernabeu beating at the hands of Real in May 2022, the Citizens have also navigated each of their last 27 Champions League games at the Etihad without suffering a single defeat; only Liverpool (30) boast a longer unbeaten streak for English clubs in the Champions League.
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