Manchester City are World Champions after swatting aside Fluminense in Jeddah on Friday. City were too good for the South American champions - who admittedly tested the Blues with their fearless high press and counter-attacking threats.
But after conceding 40 seconds in was always going to give the Brazilians an uphill battle, with two goals either side of half time lifting City to their highest-ever moment: champions of the world.
It wasn't all straightforward, though. A potential injury to Rodri marred the win, while Rico Lewis was replaced after a nightmare two minutes in the second half in the biggest game of his career.
City will return to the Premier League to face Everton next week, where they will hope to have Rodri fit, but also injured trio Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku. ALSO READ: Man City on top of the world in Saudi Arabia but Pep Guardiola will have one regret ALSO READ: Man City player ratings vs Fluminense as John Stones and Phil Foden excellent It's been a ridiculous 18 months for Rico Lewis.
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