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Reaction
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Manchester City's David Platt understands Roberto Mancini's anger
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt says that Roberto Mancini was right to feel "frustrated" at the referee following City's 2-2 draw with Ajax in the Champions League.Nov 9,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F47%2Fpablozabaleta_20110914.jpg "Pablo Zabaleta")
Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta blasts referee after Ajax draw
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta believes that Sergio Aguero's goal, which would have put City in the lead against Ajax, was wrongly flagged offside.Nov 7,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F13%2Frobertomancini_20120331.jpg "Roberto Mancini")
Roberto Mancini escapes UEFA punishment for referee rant
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will not face any punishment from UEFA after his confrontation with last night's referee following his side's draw with Ajax.Nov 7,
Roberto Mancini could face UEFA ban
Roberto Mancini could face a touchline ban from UEFA for his outburst at the officials following Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Ajax in the Champions League.Nov 7,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F42%2Ffrankdeboer_20110914.jpg "Frank de Boer")
Frank de Boer pleased with Ajax's display against Manchester City
Frank de Boer is "proud" of Ajax's performance against Manchester City that saw them earn a 2-2 draw.Nov 7,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F45%2Fsiemdejong_20121106a.jpg "Siem de Jong")
Siem de Jong: 'We needed to be smarter against Manchester City'
Siem de Jong believes that Ajax needed to be smarter against Manchester City and that they should not have conceded the second goal.Nov 7,
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Roberto Mancini writes off Manchester City's Champions League chances
Roberto Mancini admits that Manchester City's chances of progressing to the Champions League last 16 are virtually "finished".Nov 6,
Roberto Mancini blames officials for dropped points
Roberto Mancini blames the referee and linesman for Manchester City's disappointing draw at home to Ajax in the Champions League.Nov 6,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F33%2Fvk.jpg "Vincent Kompany")
Vincent Kompany disappointed with Ajax draw
Vincent Kompany remains convinced that Manchester City are good enough to play in the Champions League despite failing to beat Ajax.Nov 6,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester City and Ajax share the points in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Match Report
Manchester City draw 2-2 with Ajax in their Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Champions League Group D clash between Manchester City and Ajax at the Etihad Stadium.
HT Report
A brace from Siem de Jong helps Ajax to a half-time lead at the Etihad Stadium.
Team News
Carlos Tevez is included in Manchester City's starting lineup against Ajax at the Etihad Stadium tonight.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Manchester City's must-win Champions League encounter with Dutch champions Ajax.
Build-up
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Johan Cruyff backs Ajax to gain result
Former Ajax attacker Johan Cruyff backs his former club to beat Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.Nov 6,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F12%2F43%2F640x480_mancini_20121024.jpg "A depressed Roberto Mancini")
Roberto Mancini: 'We're not ready for Champions League success'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits that his team is not yet ready to win the Champions League following their disappointing start to the European campaign.Nov 6,
Roberto Mancini: 'This is our last chance'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admits that his side will have no more chances left if they fail to beat Ajax on Tuesday night.Nov 6,
Frank de Boer: 'Our players dominated Manchester City'
Frank de Boer admits that he is annoyed by suggestions Ajax beat Manchester City two weeks ago because the Premier League champions were well below par.Nov 6,
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Ryan Babel blasts "big egos" at Manchester City
Ryan Babel thinks that Ajax have an advantage over Manchester City because of their superior team spirit and desire to fight for each other.Nov 6,
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Gareth Barry confident of Manchester City's Champions League chances
Gareth Barry retains belief that Manchester City can progress to the Champions League Round of 16.Nov 5,
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F11%2F47%2Frobertomancini_20111122.jpg "Roberto Mancini")
Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City not ready to win Champions League'
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes that his side are not ready to win the Champions League.Nov 5,
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