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Atalanta 1-1 Manchester City: Walker plays as emergency goalkeeper after Bravo red in frantic San Siro draw

Kyle Walker had to play as an emergency goalkeeper as Manchester City and Atalanta drew 1-1 in a chaotic Champions League clash at San Siro.

By Patric Ridge
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Milan, November 7: Manchester City finished with Kyle Walker in goal as their progression to the Champions League knockout stages was stalled by Atalanta in a dramatic 1-1 draw.

Raheem Sterling's seventh-minute goal looked set to be paving the way for another dominant display from the Premier League champions, who thrashed Atalanta 5-1 in the reverse fixture and wanted a win to guarantee their place in the last 16.

However, Gabriel Jesus' dreadful penalty miss and the half-time substitution of goalkeeper Ederson – who reportedly had a minor injury – handed Atalanta hope, with Mario Pasalic then heading in their equaliser.

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A red card for Ederson's replacement, Claudio Bravo, caused mayhem in the closing stages, with Walker, after a long delay, brought on to take his place in net, and the emergency goalkeeper held his nerve as City held firm to claim a point.

Story first published: Thursday, November 7, 2019, 8:28 [IST]
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