But one of the major positives of the day was the performance of Savinho. The Brazilian international was brilliant at the Etihad, and he has now shown that he belongs at the world champions.

MANCHESTER --Manchester City overcame an almighty first half wobble as substitute Savinho turned the tide and saved the English champions from Champions League elimination at the hands of Club Brugge.

Savinho had made 15 Premier League appearances, supplied two assists and failed to score a goal. Six days later, Pep Guardiola's side had wins over Leicester City and West Ham despite being far ...

Manchester City winger Savinho has dedicated his first goal in the UEFA Champions League to his immediate family, speaking after the 3-1 win over Club Brugge. The Premier League champions were ...

They had a lone win in 13 games. Now they have two in two, each inspired by Savinho. After a goal and an assist at Leicester came pivotal contributions to City’s first three strikes as West Ham ...

Brugge amped up the stakes by going close again, and City's desperation grew when Erling Haaland and Savinho missed great chances in quick succession. 'Typical City' - that oft-used phrase by fans ...