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ILKAY GUNDOGAN struck twice as Manchester City booked their place in the last 16 in emphatic fashion.

However, Pep Guardiola’s men will now need to beat Juventus in Orlando on Thursday to avoid a likely last 16 meeting with old foes Real Madrid.

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Ilkay Gundogan led the way with a brace as Man City beat Al Ain 6-0[/caption]

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But it was youngsters Claudio Echeverri who really turned on the style[/caption]

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Erling Haaland netted a penalty before the break to make it 3-0[/caption]

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He then turned provider to set up Rayan Cherki’s goal which made it 6-0[/caption]

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It is a possible glimpse of what is to come next season[/caption]

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The Italian giants are top on goal difference going into the final Group G fixture – so only a win ensures top spot in the group for City.

Former skipper Gundo is being linked with a move to Galatasaray, but put speculation to one side to spearhead this easy win.

Erling Haaland, Claudio Echeverri, Oscar Bobb and new boy Rayan Cherki were also on the mark at the home of the Atlanta Falcons.

And the victory – plus a safe passage into the knockout round – banks another £7 million into the Etihad coffers.

For the second time in this tournament, City struck early against one of the outsiders – taking the lead in the eighth minute.

Gundogan clipped a ball to the back post – aiming for Haaland – but the ball looped over keeper Khalid Eissa and dropped in.

If the German meant it, then it was a stroke of genius but his cheeky grin as he celebrated suggested otherwise.

Al Ain could have hit straight back as Nico Gonzalez lost possession –  but Stefan Ortega had to make a full stretch save to deny Nassim Chadli.

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And it proved a costly miss as City edged further ahead when Argentine kid Claudio Echeverri curled home a 20 yard free kick.

The January arrival from River Plate has been likened to Lionel Messi in his homeland – and it was the kind of goal the little maestro would have been happy with.

Now it was a question of how many as Haaland dispossessed Park Yong Woo and went round the keeper but the angle was tight and he slid his effort wide of the far post.

And a header from Josko Gvardiol from a Bernardo Silva corner beat the Al Ain keeper but bounced off the post.

Finally, the Norwegian did get on the scoresheet after Manuel Akanji was bundled over in the box by Rami Rabia – and the ref gave a pen after a VAR check.

Haaland surprisingly gave up penalty-taking duties in the FA Cup final – only for Omar Marmoush to miss – but he was back on them here and found the bottom corner.

City knew only a victory by seven goals would put them above Juventus – their final group opponents in Orlando on Thursday.

Top spot could be crucial with the runners up likely to be paired with Real Madrid in the last 16.

But the Abu Dhabi side stood firm as both Matheus Nunes and Haaland went close.

Gundogan did make it four when he ran onto a pass from Bernardo and dinked his effort over Eissa.

And Bobb – who missed almost all of last season with injury – cut in from the right to send a low shot past the keeper.

New signing from Lyon Cherki took a pass from Haaland before thumping home a low shot to complete the rout.

However, the seventh goal – which would have seen them overtake Juve on goal difference – just eluded them.

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A MISSING cop who was off duty when he vanished has been found dead at a nature reserve.

Charlie Mitchell, a West Yorkshire Police officer, was off duty when he was reported missing from home in Leeds on Saturday night.

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Charlie Mitchell, a West Yorkshire Police officer, was off duty when he was reported missing[/caption]

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Officers had been carrying out a search of St Aidan’s Nature Reserve in Leeds when they found his body[/caption]

Police said there were concerns for the 26-year-old’s welfare.

Officers had been carrying out a search of St Aidan’s Nature Reserve in Leeds when they found his body at about 5.30pm on Sunday.

There are no suspicious circumstances and the Coroner’s Office has been informed.  

PC Mitchell was a Patrol officer based at Halifax.

Assistant Chief Constable Robert McCoubrey said: “Charlie’s death in these circumstances is absolutely tragic, and we offer our sincere condolences to his family and will be continuing to give them all the support we can at this very difficult time.  

“His death has also come as a terrible shock to his colleagues in Calderdale District and the wider West Yorkshire Police family and we will be making sure that all necessary support is in place for everyone who worked with him or knew him.”  

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MANILA, Philippines  — Thunderstorms are likely to develop over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In a 12:59 p.m. advisory, Pagasa warned the public that moderate to heavy rain showers accompanied by strong winds are expected in Metro Manila and

A WOMAN has died in a car crash that hospitalised nine other people last night.

The fatal crash happened on the M4 between junctions 16 and 17, just before 11.30pm last night.

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The fatal crash happened on the M4. File photo[/caption]

A womanin her 40s sadly died at the scene, and another woman in her 70s was seriously injured

Five other people in the car had minor injuries.

There were also three people travelling in the second car who were hurt and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Wiltshire Police’s Serious Collision Team are at the scene carrying out an investigation into what happened.

The motorway is likely to be closed westbound for most of the day, likely causing disruption for a large number of people.

Cops received reports that a white vehicle may have been involved and left the scene.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dashcam footage are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 399.