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Champions League Group F: Jesus earns Man City narrow win over Napoli

Gabriel Jesus scores Manchester City’s second goal – it proved to be the winner. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Manchester City conceded two penalties -- one that was squandered, one that was scored -- as they edged Napoli 2-1 on Tuesday to tighten their grip on Champions League Group F.

In a much-hyped clash of the highest-scoring teams in Europe's five major leagues, City swiftly went 2-0 up through Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus at the Etihad Stadium and looked set for another breezy win.

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