City continue European form

3rd December 2008

Mark Hughes saw his Manchester City side maintain their unbeaten record in the UEFA Cup group stages at Eastlands.

But after the exertions of the derby against Manchester United - and a morale-sapping defeat - they were running on empty in the last 20 minutes.

City, however, could have put the game to bed in the first quarter when they should have been two goals to the good.

The first chance fell to Daniel Sturridge in the fifth minute when Elano released him with a defence-splitting pass. Sturridge raced on but the ball got away from him and goalkeeper Mickael Landreau was able to make the clearance.

Sturridge was left frustrated at seeing that chance go begging and City squandered another good opportunity in the 13th minute when Jo sent Darius Vassell clear. Vassell had only the goalkeeper to beat but showed a lack of confidence by dragging his effort wide of the post.

PSG stepped up the pace and in the second half but Guillaume Hoarau was wasteful on two occassions as City held out to finish on level terms.