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On this day: Ajax comeback stuns Manchester City
On this day in 2012, Ajax come from behind to record a 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.Oct 24,
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Frank de Boer not impressed with Manchester City players
Frank de Boer criticises Manchester City's players for not listening to Roberto Mancini.Oct 25,
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Gareth Barry: 'Manchester City can still qualify'
Gareth Barry refuses to admit defeat, despite Manchester City's huge task to qualify from Group D.Oct 25,
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Christian Eriksen: 'Manchester City style suited Ajax'
Christian Eriksen says that Manchester City's playing style helped Ajax beat the Premier League champions.Oct 25,
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Joleon Lescott: 'We were prepared'
Joleon Lescott says that Manchester City were well prepared for their match with Ajax.Oct 25,
Frank de Boer: 'Manchester City had no answers to our play'
Ajax boss Frank de Boer says that Manchester City has "no answers" to Ajax's play this evening.Oct 24,
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Roberto Mancini takes blame for Manchester City's Ajax defeat
Roberto Mancini takes blame for Manchester City's defeat to Ajax and admits that progressing beyond the Champions League group stage will be tough.Oct 24,
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Michah Richards: 'Manchester City uncertain of back three'
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The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole provides you with analysis of Manchester City's 3-1 defeat to Ajax in the Champions League.
Match Report
Manchester City's Champions League hopes are severely dented with a 3-1 defeat to Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Champions League encounter between Ajax and Manchester City.
HT Report
Ajax and Manchester City are tied 1-1 at the break in tonight's Champions League Group D encounter at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Team News
Edin Dzeko is handed a starting role for Manchester City in the Amsterdam ArenA.
Preview
Manchester City head to Ajax tomorrow in need of three points. Here, Sports Mole previews their chances against their Dutch hosts.
Build-up
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Roberto Mancini explains team selection
Roberto Mancini admits that playing against West Bromwich Albion with a man down for over 70 minutes affected his team selection for the trip to Ajax.Oct 24,
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Vincent Kompany: 'We can win the Champions League'
Vincent Kompany says that Manchester City can win every game on the way to claiming Champions League success this season.Oct 24,
Frank de Boer targets Manchester City result
Frank de Boer says that Ajax are looking for a result against Manchester City.Oct 24,
Roberto Mancini: 'We need club experience'
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City may have to experience the Champions League together in order to progress in the competition.Oct 24,
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Manchester City's Vincent Kompany respects Ajax
Vincent Kompany admits that Manchester City will find it difficult to beat Ajax in Amsterdam on Wednesday.Oct 24,
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Roberto Mancini: 'Manchester City must reduce opposition chances'
Roberto Mancini hopes that his players stop giving away so many chances in the Champions League.Oct 23,
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David Silva misses Ajax trip
David Silva fails to recover from a hamstring problem in time for Manchester City's Champions League trip to Ajax.Oct 23,
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David Silva poised for Manchester City return
Brian Kidd reveals that David Silva may return from injury in Man City's Champions League tie with Ajax.Oct 22,
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