It seemed typical City that in a week dominated by talk of striker trouble at Eastlands, with Ballotelli’s ‘attitude’ and the recent transfer request handed in by Carlos Tevez, that it was a striker who has been loaned out twice and out more than in the team that would secure City’s progression through to the knockout stage in top spot.
Brazilian sensation, Jo netted in the second half to bring Manchester City back on level terms on 76 minutes after Nicolo Giannetti’s opener for the Turin club close to half time. Jo did have the best of the City chances, going close early on in the second half and having a tap in chance cut out by the Juve defenders.
Roberto Mancini used this game to ring in the changes and as a result only Boateng and Jo kept their places from Saturdays win at Upton Park. Youngsters Boyata and Nimely, were given a start as City dominated their opponents. Two penalty appeals went unheard from City before Juve went infront. However it was the City fans who were the star performers on the night. Despite frigid temperatures, at times scrappy play and the fact that City were already through, 1500 made the trip and were, as always, in good voice.
Tomorrow City will find out who they now play in the next round. The draw is live from Monaco at 1pm CET (Midday BST).
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