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Despite a dominant performance in possession, City looked to be on course for a draw after Jermain Defoe had cancelled out Sergio Aguero’s early opener, but Paddy McNair’s 87th minute own goal ensured that the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss got off to a winning start

The German international had been linked with City for some time, while Bayern Munich were also thought to be interested in the attacker, who scored eight goals in 33 Bundesliga matches last season

The Spanish international has been linked with a switch to the Premier League since the end of the La Liga season and after his nation’s elimination from Euro 2016 on Monday, the attacker has moved swiftly to sign a four-year deal at the Etihad Stadium

Iheanacho struck twice for his side in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Southampton, but could not prevent the European semi-finalists from losing 4-2 to Ronald Koeman’s side at St Mary’s.

The home side, after almost crashing the top-four party last season, have again had a solid campaign and come into this match eighth in the table, comfortably seven points clear of defending champions Chelsea below them

As the season winds down, teams begin to prioritise games according to what competitions they remain in, and in Manchester City’s case, Pellegrini’s men are three wins away from lifting the Champions League trophy

The West London outfit face a Manchester City side fresh from reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, and Manuel Pellegrini’s men are hoping to strengthen their position in the top four with a win at Stamford Bridge in the late kickoff on Saturday

Both Manchester City and Manchester United have slipped behind in their Premier League objectives as Manuel Pellegrini’s side are fourth in the table, 12 points behind leaders, Leicester City, while Louis van Gaal’s men are sixth, four points off fourth

Hosting Norwich City have slipped into the Premier League’s bottom three over recent weeks, while Manchester City are still chasing the title despite the deficit that has opened up between them and leaders, Leicester City