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Manchester City beaten by Sporting CP 4-1

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Sporting CP marked their final home game under Ruben Amorim in stunning fashion as victor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 champions league.

Amorim who will take over as head coach of Manchester United  next week has shown the world that he deserve to be a head coach of Manchester United.

Foden blasted past Franco israel at his near post after dispossessing Hidemasa Morita near the edge of the sporting 

area, as city dominated early stages. 

However, in form striker Gyokeres raced clear of the City backline defense to lob Ederson seven minutes before Halftime, netting his 21st goal of the season in all competitions.

City were then caught cold at the start of the second period as Maximiliano Araujo finished a flowing move almpst straight from the kick off, before Gyokeres extended their lead from the penalty spot following josko Gvardiolo's foul on Francisco Trincao.

Erling Haaland had the chance to drag city back into the game but struck the crossbar with a penalty awarded for Ousmane Diomande's handball, then Gyokeres claimed the match ball by converting the game's third spot kick conceded by former sporting man Matheus Nunes.

this was City's first defeat in the competion this season, and their in row overall, leaves them on seven points

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