The reverse fixture in Ukraine a couple of weeks ago saw Manchester City outplay a decent Shakhtar Donetsk side to such an extent the Blues came away from Eastern Europe 3-0 winners. And with qualification out of Group F, a certainty with another win and Hoffenheim succumb to Lyon in tonight’s earlier kick-off a place in the last 16 will be guaranteed.
Sky Sports football pundit Charlie Nicholas thinks City will breeze past Shakhtar 3-0.
“Shakhtar Donetsk used to be a difficult tie a couple of years ago but they’ve lost their way a bit now, and it should be another comfortable night for Manchester City,” said Charlie.