Norwegian hotshot Erling Haaland - who Sturridge referred to - was deemed unfit to be included in City's squad before the clash.
City trailed at the break 2-0, as presenter David Jones asked if he could see them getting back into the game.
DANIEL STURRIDGE made an embarrassing gaffe on pundit duty for Sky Sports.
Sturridge is used to getting some attention on punditry duty for Sky Sports.
The former Man City and Liverpool star was on duty at the Etihad for Super Sunday, as his ex-clubs faced off against each other.
