Manchester City have never been this captivating, and their clash with PSG mirrored them as twin puppets of oil-rich states.

Another day, another surreal chapter; another dazzling, high-octane display that seems spun from sugar and air. Time races when pressure mounts. Two weeks on, this marked City's first home fixture since the ruling emerged, the undeniable evidence was contested, and English football entered a phase of constant shock.

Inside the stadium, it was like watching a performance amid chaos. This thrilling contest unfolded around six goals, a meltdown, a revival, woodwork strikes, a saved penalty, and a masterclass in cutting-edge all-around play from this exceptionally polished PSG side.