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Kharkiv is an unlikely holiday destination but, as midnight approached and the final whistle blew, Pep Guardiola bore the serene look of a man who had just spent a week unwinding at a tropical resort.

David Silva’s scoring volley and creation of a second goal for Aymeric Laporte not only greatly enhanced Manchester City’s chances of escaping a tight group and progressing to the knockout stages but de-stressed their noticeably edgy coach. By the time Bernardo Silva made it three courtesy of his first touch – namely a 20 yard shot which went in off a post – Guardiola’s technical area prowling was no longer reminiscent of a cat on a hot tin roof. City had moved to the top of Group F and the returning Kevin De Bruyne had reminded everyone of his rare class.

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