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Mancini: City are not good enough to win UCL (Nov 25, 2011 14:17 GMT)
Roberto Mancini will not give up on Manchester City's Champions League challenge but claims they are not good enough to win the competition.
APOEL boss Jovanovic ecstatic after qualifying (Nov 24, 2011 12:53 GMT)
APOEL Nicosia coach Ivan Jovanovic confessed to being "the happiest man in the world'' after guiding a Cypriot club into the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time.
De Laurentiis claims Sheikh Mansour wants 'toy' (Nov 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Barely 24 hours after beating Manchester City, Napoli have put the boot into the Premier League leaders by describing them as a mere plaything of owner Sheikh Mansour.
Gunners soar with expectation lowered (Nov 23, 2011 23:09 GMT)
Kevin Palmer watched as Arsenal beat Dortmund free of the weight of expectation.
Alex Song hails red hot Gunner Van Persie (Nov 23, 2011 23:04 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Alex Song hailed Robin Van Persie's "unbelievable'' form as the striker's double secured the Gunners' Champions League last 16 place with two goals in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Under pressure Villas-Boas urges improvement (Nov 23, 2011 22:57 GMT)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas implored his side to "step up" after their Champions League last 16 hopes were left in the balance by a late defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.
UCL: Chelsea stunned, Arsenal top (Nov 23, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen after a last-minute header means they must wait to qualify from the Champions League
Napoli's De Laurentiis: Money isn't everything (Nov 23, 2011 13:58 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis believes his club's 2-1 defeat of Manchester City in the Champions League demonstrates money cannot guarantee you success in football.
Bayern Munich seeking Manchester City scalp (Nov 23, 2011 13:03 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has warned Manchester City that the Bundesliga club will not rest on their laurels when they travel to the Etihad Stadium on December 7.
Guardiola has no problem with Ibrahimovic (Nov 23, 2011 11:28 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists he has no problem with AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League clash at the San Siro.
Malouda: Chelsea players must take blame (Nov 23, 2011 08:03 GMT)
Florent Malouda believes Chelsea's players are to blame, not manager Andre Villas-Boas, for the club's poor form.
Manchester City's De Jong: There is still hope (Nov 23, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has called on his team-mates to "unite" and not give up hope of reaching the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Mancini maintains hope of reaching last 16 (Nov 22, 2011 23:54 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini refused to give up on his side's Champions League hopes despite a shattering defeat at Napoli on Tuesday night.
Sir Alex content with draw against Benfica (Nov 22, 2011 23:51 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was upbeat in his assessment of his team's performance against Benfica despite seeing them held to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League Group C clash at Old Trafford.
Misfiring United's hopes in balance (Nov 22, 2011 23:38 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford as Man United let top spot slip through their grasp against Benfica.
UCL: Man City on the brink, United held (Nov 22, 2011 21:47 GMT)
Manchester City's Champions League hopes hang by a thread after a brace from Edinson Cavani handed Roberto Mancini's men a 2-1 defeat at Napoli.
Dinamo Zagreb coach plotting Real upset (Nov 22, 2011 13:11 GMT)
Dinamo Zagreb coach Krunoslav Jurcic appeared in buoyant mood ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid, confidently proclaiming that his side "expect to get our first point" of this season's competition.
Jesus: Premier League not best in the world (Nov 21, 2011 19:22 GMT)
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has rejected the theory of the Premier League being the self-styled ''best league in the world''.
Napoli's Mazzarri: City same as Barca and Real (Nov 21, 2011 19:18 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri claims that Manchester City are already at the level of Barcelona and Real Madrid, but has urged his side to play without fear in the Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Stylianou: APOEL eye their place in history (Nov 21, 2011 11:24 GMT)
APOEL Nicosia are the season's Champions League fairytale. Nassos Stylianou explains further.
Rooney misses training but fit to face Benfica (Nov 21, 2011 11:13 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was a notable absentee from training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Benfica at Old Trafford.
Fergie: Benfica clash evokes spirit of '68 (Nov 21, 2011 08:35 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he wants to do justice to the memory of legendary Red Devils' boss Sir Matt Busby when his side take on Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Dortmund boss Klopp takes aim at Arsenal (Nov 20, 2011 11:56 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has set his sights on a second major scalp at the Emirates on Wednesday after seeing his side beat Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Madrid boss Mourinho targets group win (Nov 3, 2011 13:37 GMT)
Jose Mourinho challenged his players to go on and win their group after joining rivals Barcelona in the knockout stages of this year's Champions League.
Ajax boss De Boer: Biggest test yet to come (Nov 3, 2011 11:42 GMT)
Frank de Boer believes Ajax's 4-0 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb is merely the "prelude'' to his side's potentially group defining clash in Lyon in three weeks' time.
Mancini looking to Napoli test after win (Nov 2, 2011 23:25 GMT)
Manager Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City can look forward to their vital Champions League clash against Napoli with confidence after sweeping Villarreal aside.
United do just enough (Nov 2, 2011 23:10 GMT)
Will Tidey watched on as an unconvincing Man Utd saw off Otelul Galati at Old Trafford.
Midfield star Rooney: I can play anywhere (Nov 2, 2011 22:48 GMT)
Wayne Rooney said he can play anywehre for Manchester United after they ground out a professional 2-0 win against Champions League minnows Otelul Galati.
Kompany insists Man City can beat Bayern (Nov 2, 2011 22:32 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his side will focus solely on themselves after boosting their Champions League qualification hopes with victory over Villarreal.
UCL: City ease to win, Bayern hold off Napoli (Nov 2, 2011 21:39 GMT)
Manchester City eased to a 3-0 victory over an under-strength Villarreal side at El Madrigal.
Wenger: Van Persie gamble didn't pay off (Nov 2, 2011 07:25 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted his resting of Robin van Persie for the Gunners' goalless draw against Marseille was a gamble that backfired.
Chelsea condemn fan chants about Ferdinand (Nov 1, 2011 23:22 GMT)
Chelsea condemned chants from their own fans about Anton Ferdinand during their Champions League draw away at Racing Genk on Tuesday.
UCL: Genk hold Chelsea, Gunners draw blank (Nov 1, 2011 22:28 GMT)
John Terry was dropped to the bench as Chelsea's domestic stumble was mirrored by a frustrating night in Belgium, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Group E minnows
Garrido: Villarreal must beat Manchester City (Nov 1, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Under-pressure Villarreal coach Juan Carlos Garrido believes his inexperienced youngsters can defy the odds and beat Manchester City on Wednesday.
Cleverley out of Otelul Galati clash (Nov 1, 2011 14:57 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Tom Cleverley will miss Manchester United's Champions League tie with Otelul Galati on Wednesday. The midfielder may also be absent for Saturday's Premier League game with Sunderland.
Barcelona's Guardiola wary ahead of landmark (Nov 1, 2011 12:11 GMT)
Pep Guardiola is braced for a stringent test against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday as the Spaniard gears up for his 200th game in charge of Barcelona.
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Mancini: City are not good enough to win UCL (Nov 25, 2011 14:17 GMT)
Roberto Mancini will not give up on Manchester City's Champions League challenge but claims they are not good enough to win the competition.
APOEL boss Jovanovic ecstatic after qualifying (Nov 24, 2011 12:53 GMT)
APOEL Nicosia coach Ivan Jovanovic confessed to being "the happiest man in the world'' after guiding a Cypriot club into the last 16 of the Champions League for the first time.
De Laurentiis claims Sheikh Mansour wants 'toy' (Nov 24, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Barely 24 hours after beating Manchester City, Napoli have put the boot into the Premier League leaders by describing them as a mere plaything of owner Sheikh Mansour.
Gunners soar with expectation lowered (Nov 23, 2011 23:09 GMT)
Kevin Palmer watched as Arsenal beat Dortmund free of the weight of expectation.
Alex Song hails red hot Gunner Van Persie (Nov 23, 2011 23:04 GMT)
Arsenal midfielder Alex Song hailed Robin Van Persie's "unbelievable'' form as the striker's double secured the Gunners' Champions League last 16 place with two goals in a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Under pressure Villas-Boas urges improvement (Nov 23, 2011 22:57 GMT)
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas implored his side to "step up" after their Champions League last 16 hopes were left in the balance by a late defeat at Bayer Leverkusen.
UCL: Chelsea stunned, Arsenal top (Nov 23, 2011 21:46 GMT)
Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Bayer Leverkusen after a last-minute header means they must wait to qualify from the Champions League
Napoli's De Laurentiis: Money isn't everything (Nov 23, 2011 13:58 GMT)
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis believes his club's 2-1 defeat of Manchester City in the Champions League demonstrates money cannot guarantee you success in football.
Bayern Munich seeking Manchester City scalp (Nov 23, 2011 13:03 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has warned Manchester City that the Bundesliga club will not rest on their laurels when they travel to the Etihad Stadium on December 7.
Guardiola has no problem with Ibrahimovic (Nov 23, 2011 11:28 GMT)
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola insists he has no problem with AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League clash at the San Siro.
Malouda: Chelsea players must take blame (Nov 23, 2011 08:03 GMT)
Florent Malouda believes Chelsea's players are to blame, not manager Andre Villas-Boas, for the club's poor form.
Manchester City's De Jong: There is still hope (Nov 23, 2011 08:00 GMT)
Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong has called on his team-mates to "unite" and not give up hope of reaching the knockout stage of the Champions League.
Mancini maintains hope of reaching last 16 (Nov 22, 2011 23:54 GMT)
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini refused to give up on his side's Champions League hopes despite a shattering defeat at Napoli on Tuesday night.
Sir Alex content with draw against Benfica (Nov 22, 2011 23:51 GMT)
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was upbeat in his assessment of his team's performance against Benfica despite seeing them held to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League Group C clash at Old Trafford.
Misfiring United's hopes in balance (Nov 22, 2011 23:38 GMT)
Richard Jolly was at Old Trafford as Man United let top spot slip through their grasp against Benfica.
UCL: Man City on the brink, United held (Nov 22, 2011 21:47 GMT)
Manchester City's Champions League hopes hang by a thread after a brace from Edinson Cavani handed Roberto Mancini's men a 2-1 defeat at Napoli.
Dinamo Zagreb coach plotting Real upset (Nov 22, 2011 13:11 GMT)
Dinamo Zagreb coach Krunoslav Jurcic appeared in buoyant mood ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid, confidently proclaiming that his side "expect to get our first point" of this season's competition.
Jesus: Premier League not best in the world (Nov 21, 2011 19:22 GMT)
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has rejected the theory of the Premier League being the self-styled ''best league in the world''.
Napoli's Mazzarri: City same as Barca and Real (Nov 21, 2011 19:18 GMT)
Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri claims that Manchester City are already at the level of Barcelona and Real Madrid, but has urged his side to play without fear in the Champions League clash on Tuesday.
Stylianou: APOEL eye their place in history (Nov 21, 2011 11:24 GMT)
APOEL Nicosia are the season's Champions League fairytale. Nassos Stylianou explains further.
Rooney misses training but fit to face Benfica (Nov 21, 2011 11:13 GMT)
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was a notable absentee from training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Benfica at Old Trafford.
Fergie: Benfica clash evokes spirit of '68 (Nov 21, 2011 08:35 GMT)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he wants to do justice to the memory of legendary Red Devils' boss Sir Matt Busby when his side take on Benfica at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Dortmund boss Klopp takes aim at Arsenal (Nov 20, 2011 11:56 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has set his sights on a second major scalp at the Emirates on Wednesday after seeing his side beat Bayern Munich on Saturday.
Madrid boss Mourinho targets group win (Nov 3, 2011 13:37 GMT)
Jose Mourinho challenged his players to go on and win their group after joining rivals Barcelona in the knockout stages of this year's Champions League.
Ajax boss De Boer: Biggest test yet to come (Nov 3, 2011 11:42 GMT)
Frank de Boer believes Ajax's 4-0 thrashing of Dinamo Zagreb is merely the "prelude'' to his side's potentially group defining clash in Lyon in three weeks' time.
Mancini looking to Napoli test after win (Nov 2, 2011 23:25 GMT)
Manager Roberto Mancini believes Manchester City can look forward to their vital Champions League clash against Napoli with confidence after sweeping Villarreal aside.
United do just enough (Nov 2, 2011 23:10 GMT)
Will Tidey watched on as an unconvincing Man Utd saw off Otelul Galati at Old Trafford.
Midfield star Rooney: I can play anywhere (Nov 2, 2011 22:48 GMT)
Wayne Rooney said he can play anywehre for Manchester United after they ground out a professional 2-0 win against Champions League minnows Otelul Galati.
Kompany insists Man City can beat Bayern (Nov 2, 2011 22:32 GMT)
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his side will focus solely on themselves after boosting their Champions League qualification hopes with victory over Villarreal.
UCL: City ease to win, Bayern hold off Napoli (Nov 2, 2011 21:39 GMT)
Manchester City eased to a 3-0 victory over an under-strength Villarreal side at El Madrigal.
Wenger: Van Persie gamble didn't pay off (Nov 2, 2011 07:25 GMT)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted his resting of Robin van Persie for the Gunners' goalless draw against Marseille was a gamble that backfired.
Chelsea condemn fan chants about Ferdinand (Nov 1, 2011 23:22 GMT)
Chelsea condemned chants from their own fans about Anton Ferdinand during their Champions League draw away at Racing Genk on Tuesday.
UCL: Genk hold Chelsea, Gunners draw blank (Nov 1, 2011 22:28 GMT)
John Terry was dropped to the bench as Chelsea's domestic stumble was mirrored by a frustrating night in Belgium, where they were held to a 1-1 draw by Group E minnows
Garrido: Villarreal must beat Manchester City (Nov 1, 2011 15:21 GMT)
Under-pressure Villarreal coach Juan Carlos Garrido believes his inexperienced youngsters can defy the odds and beat Manchester City on Wednesday.
Cleverley out of Otelul Galati clash (Nov 1, 2011 14:57 GMT)
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Tom Cleverley will miss Manchester United's Champions League tie with Otelul Galati on Wednesday. The midfielder may also be absent for Saturday's Premier League game with Sunderland.
Barcelona's Guardiola wary ahead of landmark (Nov 1, 2011 12:11 GMT)
Pep Guardiola is braced for a stringent test against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday as the Spaniard gears up for his 200th game in charge of Barcelona.
