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'THAT is how you win this competition': Owen Hargreaves hails Man City's defence after their 3-0 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich... as Rio Ferdinand labels the back four's performance 'phenomenal'

Owen Hargreaves believes Manchester City have the tools to go all the way in the Champions League after their impressive defensive showing in their 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland all got on the scoresheet to give City a commanding lead heading into next week's second leg in Munich. But Pep Guardiola's men were challenged for long periods and needed to stand firm at the back.

John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake delivered stellar displays, while Ederson was also alert on a number of occasions to keep out former City forward Leroy Sane.