Roberto Mancini set out his goals for Manchester City who tomorrow kick off their first-ever Champions League campaign. The City manager is looking no further than City emerging from a difficult group to the knockout phase. But with tomorrow’s oppoents Napoli, German giants Bayern Munich and Spanish side Villareal in their group, that will be […]
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Barry only new injury doubt for Napoli
Roberto Mancini can look forward to Manchester City’s debut in the Champions League against Napoli with no new injury worries and anxious Gareth Barry can return to full fitness after sustaining an injury on England duty. The City manager explained: “I hope that Gareth can recover for Wednesday – I don’t know if it will be possible. The […]
Champions League draw 2011-2012
Manchester City’s first season back in Europe’s premier football competition since the 1968-69 season saw them handed a tough draw against Bayern Munich, Villareal and Napoli. By contrast, Manchester United were drawn against Benfica, Basel and Otelul Galati of Romania. While Sir Alex Ferguson may be happy with what seems to be a kinder draw […]