Perkins withstood the assault and seemingly found more energy in the final three rounds and started landing powerful jabs and uppercuts on Shields, but eventually the aggression came back to bite.

Manchester City kept their Champions League campaign alive by beating Belgian side Club Brugge 3-1 in a nervy must-win match ...

Indeed, the Croatian coach spoke of an “absolute determination, heart and willingness ... at Manchester City on Matchday 8, Club Brugge carry a sense of triumph into the knockout phase.

Manchester City kept their Champions League campaign alive in a nervy must-win match, securing a spot in the two-legged playoff knockout round.