The thrill of victory and the agony of defect

 

Manchester City's hopes of reaching the Champions Leagues knockout stage suffer another knockout experience, as they were beaten far away in Holland by Ajax 3-1.

Samir Nasri put them on course for victory in their vital Group D game in Amsterdam with an early strike but it came much against the run of play.

Ajax responded emphatically to get their first win of the competition and leave City still looking for theirs. With goals from Siem de Jong, Niklas Moisander and with the aid of a deflection, Christian Eriksen.

Manchester City now have only 1 point from 3 Champions League matches this season. Except they win their next match and hope the other result go their way, they will be forced to play in Europe lowe league, that is if they finish 3rd in their league.