Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze was one of the stars of the show as AC Milan got the better of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports.
Chukwueze provided two stunning assists as AC Milan claimed their first preseason win following a 3-2 triumph over Manchester City inside the Yankee Stadium in New York City.
Erling Haaland handed the Premier League champions the lead in the 19th minute before the Samuel Chukwueze show began.
The Super Eagles winger confidently picked up a loose ball on the edge of the City area and drew the attention of two defenders before sending a teasing cross for Lorenzo Colombo to glance home for Milan's equaliser in the 30th minute.
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Four minutes later, Milan were ahead after another similar Chukwueze – Lorenzo combination.
The Nigerian star took charge of the ball on the right wing and taunted his markers before delivering another pinpoint cross for Colombo to smash for Milan's second goal.
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John McAtee made it 2-2 for Man City ten minutes into the second half but Marco Nasti came off the bench to net a late winner for the Italians.
Chukwueze was on the pitch for 65 minutes during which time he bagged two assists, completed 80 per cent of his passes and 100 per cent of his crosses, and had one shot off target.
After picking up a 1-1 draw with Rapid Vienna last weekend, this is AC Milan's first victory during their preseason preparations.
Over the next ten days, Paolo Fonseca's men will face Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona and Chukwueze will look to put in impressive performances to seal his first-team spot.
