Manchester City secured their first victory in the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase after coming from behind to defeat Inter Milan 4-1 on Tuesday night.

The English side recovered from an early setback to score four times, with Aoba Fujino netting twice before Kerstin Casparij and Grace Clinton completed the impressive away victory.

Inter took the lead in the 24th minute when Elisa Bartoli connected with a header that beat goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita.

However, their advantage lasted only nine minutes as City responded through Fujino.

The Japanese forward was set up by an excellent through-ball from England international Laura Blindkilde Brown before finishing to bring the visitors level.

Fujino struck again just before half-time, reacting quickest after Inter goalkeeper Cecilia Ran Runarsdottir had saved Mary Fowler's attempt.

Her second goal put City ahead 2-1 at the break.

City continued their dominance after the restart, with Dutch defender Kerstin Casparij extending the lead in the 56th minute.

She combined with Sam Coffey before producing a composed finish inside a crowded penalty area.

Substitute Grace Clinton added the fourth in the 70th minute after Lauren Hemp created the opportunity with an impressive run and a chipped delivery towards the back post.

Inter had opportunities of their own, but Yamashita produced important saves to deny Hayley Bujega and Michela Cambiaghi from increasing the hosts' tally.

City's victory was particularly important ahead of Saturday's Women's Super League meeting with title rivals Chelsea.

Head coach Gareth Taylor had started without Lauren Hemp, while striker Khadija Shaw remained on the bench throughout the match.

The result lifted Manchester City to seventh place in the league-phase standings with six points, while Inter dropped to 11th.