Manchester City wrestle from two goals down to defeat Bayern Munich 3-2

- Bernardo Silva scores a brace in Man City's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich

- The Bundesliga champions had gone ahead through Shabani and Robben

- The Citizens came from two goals down to finish their pre-season in style

Pep Guardiola's side came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Bayern Munich 3-2 in their final pre-season match.

The Bavarians came out smoking as 19-year-old Meritan Shabani headed home a pin-point cross from Rafinha to make it 1-0.

Veteran winger Arjen Robben made it 2-0 after controlling a long pass with the side of his left-boot before applying the finish beyond Claudio Bravo.

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But City fought back as Bernardo Silva pulled one back with a sublime finish, then England U-17 international Lukas Nmecha rebounded on a shot spilled by Sven Ulreich to make it 2-2.

Portuguese star Silva got the match-winner in the 70th minute picking his spot in the near side of Ulreich to finish the game 3-2 in favour of the Citizens.

Guardiola's men will now prepare for their season opener when they face Chelsea in the Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium on August, 5.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Manchester City's squad comprising England and Belgium players have cut short their post-World Cup holidays in a bid to be sharp enough for their title defence.

The players were allowed a 21-day break after their respective campaigns in Russia as they are expected back until next weekend's Community Shield final against Chelsea.

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Source: Legit.ng