Iván García
Veracruz maintained their 100 per cent start to the Mexican Liga MX Clausura season as they eased to a 3-1 win over Puebla at the Estadio Luis de la Fuente, while Club Tijuana secured a 1-0 win over Club America.
Nice continued their winning start to the new year, coming from behind to post a 2-1 victory at Bordeaux, with Jordan Amavi and Alassane Plea turning things around after a first half penalty from Diego Rolan.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is confident his side can overcome the absence of midfield driving force Yaya Toure.