Italian match official Davide Massa has been appointed by UEFA as the on-field referee to oversee proceedings between SK Slovan Bratislava and Manchester City this week.Manchester City will be hoping

Manchester City returns to action in the UEFA Champions League to take on Slovan Bratislava following a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United in the Premier League. As City is expected to take care of business and get its first European win in the new Champions League format,

Should Manchester City win or draw this match, they will equal the longest unbeaten run in European Cup/UEFA Champions League history, currently held by Manchester United (25 games between September 2007 and May 2009). Pep Guardiola’s side have won 16 and drawn eight of their last 24 matches in the Champions League.