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Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates with teammates Bernardo Silva, Kyle Walker and Gabriel Jesus. (Getty)
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters): Gabriel Jesus scored a 76th-minute winner as Manchester City beat Paris St Germain 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to take their place in the Champions League knockout stages as Group A winners.
PSG also advanced to the last 16 thanks to Leipzig's win over Club Brugge but the loss highlighted their continued problems in finding an effective way to harness their star-studded attack.
For the opening 45 minutes, City dominated playing with their usual invention and verve while PSG's front three of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe too often watched on from afar.
It remains a major question as to whether PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino can build a team capable of winning the Champions League when his side is so lopsided and with his three big-name forwards reluctant to work back and assist off the ball.
City have no such problems with Pep Guardiola's well-drilled machine combining the technique and class with a high work ethic.
City lead Group A on 12 points with PSG on eight and Leipzig and Brugge, both on four points, left to compete for third place and a spot in the Europa League.
