MANCHESTER, England -- This is exactly what UEFA had in mind when they revamped the Champions League. Two top teams battling it out in the new-look league phase rather than waiting until the knockout rounds for the best games. The only thing missing from Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Internazionale was goals.
There should have been some. Former Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan came off the bench and blazed Inter's best chance over the bar. It was an opportunity so good that manager Simone Inzaghi fell to the floor and started beating the turf with his fist.