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Celtic took an early lead at the Etihad with a fine goal from Patrick Roberts, the 19-year-old who is on loan at the Scottish champions from City, before Kelechi Iheanacho levelled in a frenetic opening to the game.

‘At the end Pep Guardiola said, “Well done and keep it up for the rest of the season”, which was nice of him, ‘ Roberts said. “You just have to enjoy the moment and finish the season strong, then see how it goes next season”, he added.

“We’re disappointed not to have brought it down to last game but I’m proud of the players and how they have taken on the challenge of such a hard group”, said the Celtic boss.

Iheanacho, 20, has shown he is one of the most ruthless strikers in the Premier League, scoring a goal every 97 minutes this season – a better strike rate than Aguero (101 minutes), Alexis Sanchez (107 minutes), Harry Kane (109 minutes) and Diego Costa (112 minutes).

“He has good quality with the winger, one against one”.

– Tosin Adarabioyo became the youngest Manchester City player to start a Champions League game (19y 73d).

“We have to win respect in this competition and we look forward to the draw”. He’s won titles and is understanding about becoming a victor.

And, with reports claiming the France Under-21s star is on £15,000-a-week at Celtic Park, some of Europe’s biggest clubs are thought to be keen on tempting him away. “I saw that there were 25 players fighting for their place and I understood that it wasn’t going to be easy”, Mkhitaryan told Sky Sports.

“When I came to Celtic, that was the main goal and to play for Celtic has been great”.

Barcelona have topped the group ahead of Pep Guardiola’s City side.

“I think there’s a lot more to come and I think they need help as well”, he said.

With nothing riding on the match, Guardiola used the opportunity to give some of his fringe players game time, bringing Tosin Adarabioyo into a defence that nearly instantly came under pressure thanks to a loose Fernando pass. “We’re disappointed we didn’t win because we had chances but overall I’m delighted with our passing, movement and speed in our game”.

“The game was good for the spectators, both teams tried to attack”.

Make that 13 in 18 after he raced onto Nolito’s ball behind the defense, took one touch and planted a shot high past Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

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He said: “I thought it was a brilliant team performance”. We had to play our own way and try and get the best results possible.