If there was ever a contest where you tried to forget about precisely what it all represented, it was this one.

1 p.m. - Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of Manchester City vs. Paris Saint-Germain from the Etihad Stadium. The Champions League match kicks off in Manchester at 8 p.m. local time. Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:

Paris Saint-Germain travelled to Manchester City as the first team to play at the Etihad Stadium since the Premier League club were found guilty on 114 charges in related to financial breaches. PSG

To try to explain, at least in part, Manchester City's defeat against PSG (2-4) on Wednesday night, Enzo Maresca pointed to Parisian physical freshness and the club's ability to manage minutes. A

Here against the Champions of Europe, with Pep Guardiola watching on from beneath his flat cap in the directors' box, Enzo Maresca's City threatened to collapse.

Marc Guéhi insists the 4-2 UEFA Champions League defeat to PSG is a great opportunity for City to learn and improve for the future. Match Report City lose to PSG in action-packed Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain closed out a tense 2-1 win over Le Classique rivals Marseille, who finished with 10 men at Stade Velodrome. Substitute Ferran Torres headed PSG in front after 66 minutes, but Angel Gomes soon equalised for the home side.

Crystal Palace could struggle to hold on to Jaydee Canvot, with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly keen to secure the young defender’s services. The French centre-back has attracted attention after impressive performances in English football,

What a game we have in prospect on Wednesday night, as current Champions League holders, Paris Saint-Germain, travel to Manchester City for the latter's first home game since they were charged with financial impropriety by the Premier League.