Karl Marx once claimed that: "History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce." This was certainly the case for Manchester City as for the third year running they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.

"Next year we don't come," Mancini joked after the game. Quite whether 'we' was referring to himself or his team was difficult to decipher. His post-match demeanour seemed far more relaxed compared with the frustrated figure he cut during the match, constantly pacing ...

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