I felt like crying for him" – Man City bounce back after 'horrific' start

It was a nightmare beginning to a Premier League debut.

A costly error handed Chelsea the lead, followed by a booking just four minutes in – £33.6m Manchester City signing Abdukodir Khusanov appeared visibly shaken.

"It wasn't the best start," admitted City manager Pep Guardiola, while striker Erling Haaland was more direct, describing it as a "horrific start" for the team.

Watching the game for Sky Sports, former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp could only empathize: "When you’re in that position, it feels like your head’s in a tumble dryer." Gary Neville added, "I felt like crying for the lad."

Fortunately for former Lens defender Khusanov, his night improved.