It was a really even, competitive first half and that cool finish from Chelsea's Ji So-Yun completely changes the feel of the tie.

Can the French side respond?

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There's the whistle, and at the 'halfway stage' of this tie, it's so far, so good for Man City.

Nikita Parris' penalty and Jane Ross' header saw them past the 10 players of Linkopings.

Should Nick Cushing's side have scored more? Maybe. But it's a solid scoreline to take to Sweden for next Wednesday's second leg.

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Meanwhile, Montpellier get their game against Chelsea back under way.

They're in to the final minute of the 90 at the end of the first leg in Manchester.

City - who have an extra player - are still pressing for a third goal.

There will be three minutes of added time...

Abbie McManus curls in a cross from the right for City, but Tessel Middag heads wide.

Nikita Parris cuts inside from the left and shoots, but her effort goes high and wide.

A third goal tonight for Man City could be the killer goal in the tie.

And Natasha Dowie is replaced, with 18-year-old Frida Maanum coming on for the visitors.

There are five minutes left plus stoppage time in Manchester.

Andy Davis: Fantastic to see Natasha Dowie back in England, such a fantastic servant to English football.

Agreed, Andy. The former Charlton, Everton and Liverpool Ladies striker has given her all, but she's been starved of service at times and has been kept relatively quiet by City's well-organised defence.

An important moment for City's Tessel Middag, who returns to the action after 10 months out injured.

Off goes young England forward Georgia Stanway, who struck the bar earlier in this second half.

A Man City corner falls to Jen Beattie in the area, but the Scotland defender's half-volley goes over the bar. It was just slightly behind her and she couldn't quite get her foot over the ball.

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The half-time whistle goes in France, where Chelsea have recovered from a slightly nervy opening 10 minutes to get a real foothold in the game. It's been open at times, and both sides have had chances, but Chelsea will be encouraged.

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There are just over 15 minutes of the second half remaining in Manchester, where the Swedish league champions are yet to really threaten a goal.

But, just as I type that, arguably their best effort so far gives City a minor scare, as Marija Banusic fires just wide.

Chelsea will be very encouraged by the past 15 minutes or so, but it remains goalless in Montpellier, with half-time approaching.

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Mel Lawley showed all the England staff what she can do, and her worth as an England player is certainly valued.

It'll be interesting to see how Linkopings deal with the threat of Claire Emslie - we all know what she can do and she's been influential in City's WSL 1 campaign.

Almost a third for Man City! Georgia Stanway's terrific volley cannons off the crossbar.

England skipper Steph Houghton tries her luck with a free-kick for Man City, just outside the area, but she curls it about a yard over the bar.

Fran Kirby is brought down in the area but it would have been a relatively soft penalty. Nothing given.

Chelsea are having a decent spell though. The move eventually ends as Ji So-Yun's shot is blocked.

Scotland winger Claire Emslie comes on for Man City, replacing Mel Lawley in a relatively straight swap.

Lawley looks slightly hurt, and is receiving treatment as she leaves the field.

There are 25 minutes left in Manchester.

Montpellier are looking dangerous, with Sofia Jakobsson really lively going forward so far for the hosts, but Chelsea are defending well when they have to.

England's Millie Bright has made a couple of very important sliding challenges.