MAN CITY 5, CSKA MOSCOW 2 What a contrast to 12 months ago as Manchester City qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history with two games to spare. City, who failed to win a group game last season as they made an early exit […]
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Racist abuse mars City’s Moscow victory
Manchester City captain Yaya Toure was “furious” and had to be calmed down by officials during their Champions League 2-1 win away at CSKA Moscow after home fans targetted the Ivory Coast player with racial abuse in the form of chanting. City will make an Official complaint after Toure, standing in as captain in place […]
Giggs takes Champions League appearance record
Ryan Giggs reached a Champions League landmark when he came on as a substitute for Marouane Fellaini in Manchester United’s away tie against Shaktar Donetsk at the Donbass Arena tonight. The Welsh winger recorded his 145th appearance, beating Spanish striker Raul’s record in all Champions League games including qualifiers. Giggs was proud of his achievement […]
Individual errors cost City as Bayern cruise to victory
Joe Hart will be under intense scrutiny again after his latest high profile howler allowed Bayern Munich to open the scoring early on in their Champions League game as Manchester City went on to lose 3-1 at home to the Champions League holders.
Van Persie touch and go to face Shakhtar
Robin Van Persie returned from injury to play in the shock defeat to West Brom at Old Trafford on Saturday but Manchester United manager David Moyes will make a final decision on playing the Dutch striker from the start until tomorrow. “Yes Robin is fit.” confirmed Moyes. “But we will make a decision tomorrow whether […]