Pep begins winning way for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola required a late Paddy McNair own goal to make a triumphant start at Manchester City as David Moyes lost his first game as Sunderland boss.

Sergio Aguero’s penalty, after Raheem Sterling was fouled by Patrick van Aanholt, gave City an early lead.

Regardless, Guardiola, who left England keeper Joe Hart out of his starting XI, saw his new side surrender to Jermain Defoe.

City made few chances, however snatched a 87th-minute champ when debutant McNair headed into his own net.

City may have required good fortunes for the unequivocal target – McNair heading in Jesus Navas’ cross at the back post, it gives a triumphant stage to Guardiola, who was missing hurt first-helpful people Vincent Kompany, Samir Nasri, Nicolas Otamendi and new signings Leroy Discerning and Ilkay Gundogan.