Manchester City go into their game against Borussia Monchengladbach knowing an away victory in Germany will see them through to the knockout stages.

The Citizens will be hoping to follow up their shock 3-1 win over Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium with a win at Borussia Park, and possibly put some pressure on the Spanish champions for top spot.

Before they do that however, they need to negotiate a tricky tie against the side that beat Celtic at home and came so close to frustrating Barcelona.

Monchengladbach were 1-0 up against Lionel Messi and co before Arda Turan and Gerald Pique turned the game on its head.

Pep Guardiola will also have to be wary of a side that he failed to beat in his last four tries as Bayern Munich manager, and one that will will be looking for revenge after being beaten 4-0 in their Group C opener.

Here are three men who could cause problems for the Citizens

MAHMOUD DAHOUD

The first man on our list is skilful playmaker Mahmoud Dahoud.

The 20-year-old will pose a threat to a fragile City backline with his direct dribbling and eye for a defence-splitting pass.

Dahoud is a bit of an all-rounder and does a fine job covering his defenders while his side isn’t in possession.

But it’s the German Under-21 international’s threat on the ball that Guardiola will be wary of after the youngster earned an assist against Barcelona.

THORGAN HAZARD

Despite leaving Chelsea having never played a game, Thorgan Hazard seems determined to emulate his older brother Eden’s impact on the European stage.

Hazard has come into his own this season, picking up four goals and two assists in seven league and European starts.

The Belgian has been used sparingly so far this season but with his clever dribbling, eye for a pass and goal threat you’d think they’ll call on him to face City.

LARS STINDL

The top scorer of a side can always be seen as a threat, but you have to keep an extra eye on the player when they achieve the feat from midfield.

Lars Stindl has five goals this season despite featuring behind the strikers, and its his surging late runs into the box from deep that make him so difficult to pick up.

The Danish international has found the net in his last two Champions League games and will be hoping to make it three in a row when City come to town.

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