UEFA Champions League updates as City blow two-goal lead to drop out of the play-off places

MAN CITY BLOW TWO-GOAL LEAD TO LEAVE GUARDIOLA’S SIDE IN DANGER OF ELIMINATION

Manchester City dropped out of the UEFA Champions League playoff places as they threw away a two-goal lead in a thrilling 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.

The visitors struck two goals in three second-half minutes to take control through substitute Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland.

PSG hit back through substitute Ousmane Dembele and the impressive Bradley Barcola as the game went bonkers with four goals in 11 minutes.

The hosts had their tails up and always looked the more likely to win it, with Joao Neves completing the turnaround with a far-post header 12 minutes from time.

Substitute Goncalo Ramos rounded off a crucial victory for PSG deep into stoppage time following a lengthy VAR check, as the French side moved above City and into 22nd place – just inside the playoff spots – with 10 points from seven matches.

The Citizens are two points further back and currently lie in the elimination places in 25th.

Next up, Man City host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday evening before facing a must-win clash at home to Club Brugge on Wednesday.

PSG are at home to Reims in Ligue 1 on Saturday before finishing the UCL league phase with a crucial encounter at 24th placed Stuttgart.