PORTO 1, MANCHESTER CITY 2 Roberto Mancini was full of praise for his side after they fight back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 and take charge of the Europa League tie against current holders Porto. Mancini said: “I think we played a good game tonight. “We had 3 or 4 chances to score in […]
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United back in the Champions League?
The BBC have reported that Manchester United could be offered a stunning return to the Champions League this season if the Swiss FA fail to punish FC Sion for signing players while under a transfer embargo. Switzerland and their club sides could be barred from European competition which would mean Basle, who qualified for the […]
We only have ourselves to blame – Ferguson
FC BASEL 2, MAN UNITED 1. Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United had only themselves to blame for their early exit from the Champions League. The defeat in Switzerland at the hands of FC Basel condemned the Reds to the ignominy of the Europa League and Thursday night football for the first time. It was […]
Champions League exit for City
MAN CITY 2, BAYERN MUNICH 0. Manchester City had the misfortune of bowing out of the Champions League despite accumulating 10 points which is usually the benchmark for qualification. Goals from David Silva and Yaya Toure ensured City beat a weakened Bayern Munich at the Etihad Stadium as they did what they had to do. […]
Red faces as United slip up
MAN UNITED 2, BENFICA 2 Manchester United are making hard work of their qualification to the knockout phase of the Champions League. Their fate won’t be decided until the final game of Group C when they travel to Switzerland needing a draw to guarantee a top-two spot. United tossed away the chance to claim their […]