Aguero strikes late as City reach last-16 with draw at Lyon

Sergio Aguero was the hero once again as Manchester City booked their place in the last 16 of the Champions League following an entertaining 2-2 draw at Lyon.

The Argentine forward rose highest to guide an 83rd minute header into the far corner and notch for the sixth consecutive away game in the competition.

Lyon had twice led through well-taken goals from Maxwel Cornet, with Aymeric Laporte's header cancelling out the Ivorian's super 55th minute opener.

The result means City remain three points clear at the top of Group F and have qualified for the knockout stage with a game to spare. The Citizens will be guaranteed to win the pool with a draw at home to Hoffenheim on Matchday Six.

Lyon must avoid defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk to confirm second spot after the Ukrainian outfit won 3-2 at Hoffenheim.

Lyon give City a stern test (again). Many felt Lyon's win at the Etihad on Matchday One was down to a bad day at the office for the hosts and the fact Guardiola had to watch it from the stands. However, Les Gones once again demonstrated their attacking flair to give the Citizens plenty of problems throughout an end-to-end encounter. City have looked pretty imperious at home and abroad this term, but Lyon have twice demonstrated they can be hurt. Any sides looking for a game-plan ahead of facing Pep and Co could do worse than use Bruno Génésio's blueprint.

Aymeric Laporte (Man City). Another outstanding display at the heart of the City defence. The Frenchman continues to thrive this season and marked his superb evening with a goal.

LYON: Lopes 6, Rafael 7, Denayer 7, Marcelo 7, Marcal 7, Mendy 7, Ndombele 7, Aouar 8, Fekir 8, Depay 8, Cornet 8. Subs: Tete 6, Traore n/a, Terrier n/a.

MAN CITY: Ederson 7, Walker 6, Stones 7, Laporte 8, Zinchenko 6, Fernandinho 7, D Silva 6, Mahrez 6, Sane 6, Sterling 6, Aguero 7. Subs: Delph 6, Foden n/a.

13' - LYON CHANCE! Depay completely misses his kick from close range after some bewitching build-up on the right side of the area cut City open.

29' - LYON CHANCE! Mendy roars down the left and plays a lovely ball into the middle for Cornet, who slips at the vital moment before firing over the top from close range. He was under pressure and on the stretch in the end, but still should have scored.

59' - LYON HIT THE POST! Cornet volleys an acrobatic effort against the post from Depay's devilish cross.

55' - GOAL! Lyon 1-0 Man City. Cornet cuts in from the right and fires a sublime 20-yard drive into the far corner.

52' - GOAL! Lyon 1-1 Man City. Laporte powers a header into the far corner after Sterling's right-wing free kick had been flicked into his path.

81' - GOAL! Lyon 2-1 Man City. Cornet races on to Depay's pass, holds off his man and slips the ball beyond Ederson.

83' - GOAL! Lyon 2-2 Man City. City are level once again! Aguero rises to meet a right-wing corner and guide a header into the far corner.

Aguero has scored in his last six Champions League away games – only Cristiano Ronaldo (12) has ever had a longer such streak in the competition.