One of Man Citys greatest ever European results, to come back 3 times in the Lions den takes huge character, although I think if Celtic could have got 2 in front there would simply have been no way back.
Even the great teams need luck at Celtic Park and City got their fair share, a wayward shot broke for Fernandinho, a goal from nothing really, and then with Celtic in control of the game, Dembele makes a needless pass to Brown, Silva and Sterling produce a class goal but it was a completely unforced error from Celtic. Great play for Citys 3rd goal but slightly fortunate that the rebound falls kindly for a tap in.
Celtic also had some luck, as we often get on these nights from whatever unseen force it is that operate in this arena. The 1st goal technically was offisde, but it was a superbly worked free kick which produced a point blank chance from 6 yards that was going in anyway, to write that off because the ball hit Dembele on the way in would be harsh, Rodger clearly done his homework and got the reward this time. For Celtics 2nd goal it was great play, Bitton nutmegged Fernandinho and released Rogic who slit open the City defence, Tierney who has been extremely unlucky not to score 4 or 5 goals in the last few games, finally got the break with a deflection of Sterling, was no more that Celtic deserved at the time. The 3rd goal is a mistake from Man City but a nice finish from the 20yo wonderkid Dembele, making up for his part in Citys 2nd.
Overall a draw was a fair result, this was not a typical underdog display by Celtic, this was a 50/50 game for 70 minutes, Gordon made 1 or 2 decent saves all night, in comparison to Forster having to make 10 wondersaves against Barcelona, Man City did not create many clear chances, the stats may be skewed by some pointless shots from distance. This was a massive test for Man City make no mistake, those players might never experience anything like it again in their careers, and they can be extremely satisfied to come away with a point despite dominating possession for the last 20 mins when Celtic had run their race. Far greater teams have left here with nothing but its clear this Man City team have the minerals to go far in England this season, it is also clear that they do not have the personnel to mount a serious challenge in this competition, not sure any amount of investment can change that.