Lyon v Manchester City – Champions League opener in focus

18 September 2018

Last Updated: 18 September 2018

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Manchester City host Lyon in their Champions League opener on Wednesday.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at their Group F opponents.

Current form

Lyon, pictured at Everton last season, have had a mixed start to the new season — Lyon, pictured at Everton last season, have had a mixed start to the new season (Peter Byrne/PA)

Champions League experience

Lyon faced Liverpool in the Champions League in 2009 — Lyon faced Liverpool in the Champions League in 2009 (Nick Potts/PA)

Notable players

Memphis Depay had an unsuccessful spell at Manchester United — Memphis Depay had an unsuccessful spell at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

The younger Mendy

Ferland Mendy faces his brother's team — Ferland Mendy faces his brother’s team (Adam Davy/PA)

The manager

Bruno Genesio is in charge of Lyon — Bruno Genesio is in charge of Lyon (Nigel French/PA)

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