Though, the early red card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo was hugely significant because the Serie A were forced to alter their gameplan which suited Man City and they ultimately eased to victory.
Pep Guardiola’s side are favourites to extend their unbeaten run to six matches across all competitions, but they will have their work cut out to claim another three points as they are facing a Monaco team that will be fired up after their surprise 4-1 loss to Club Brugge on matchday one.
The Ligue 1 outfit possess plenty of former Premier League talent in their ranks which adds a layer of intrigue on a big night of European football.
These two sides served up two classics in the Champions League round of 16 in the 2016-17 season and another could be in store at the Stade Louis II tonight.
Here’s everything you need to know about where to watch the match…
How to watch Monaco vs Man City
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7.45pm BST after the Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle clash on TNT Sports 2 ahead of the 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
