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The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed as Bayern Munich beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Champions League.

Analysis

Sports Mole takes a closer look at the events which led to Bayern Munich's 1-0 victory over Manchester City.

Match Report

Manchester City are denied a point by a last-gasp winner from Jerome Boateng in a 1-0 win for Bayern Munich in their opening Group E game of their 2014/15 Champions League campaign.

Live Commentary

Live text coverage as Bayern Munich host Manchester City on the first night of Group E action in the Champions League.

HT Report

Manchester City frustrate Bayern Munich in the first half of their Champions League encounter at the Allianz Arena which ends 0-0.

Team News

Yaya Toure returns to Manchester City's starting lineup for tonight's clash against Bayern Munich, while Arjen Robben is missing for the hosts.

Preview

Manchester City begin their Champions League group campaign with a trip to Bayern Munich. Here, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the contest.

Head to Head
Dec 10, 2013 7.45pm
Oct 2, 2013 7.45pm
Aug 1, 2013 7.30pm
Pre-season Friendlies
Bayern
2-1
Man City
Muller (68' pen.), Mandzukic (74')
Negredo (63')
Boyata (41')
Build-up
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Arjen Robben: 'Bayern Munich must aim for Champions League final'
Arjen Robben believes that Bayern Munich must set their sights on reaching this season's Champions League final.
Sep 17, 16:31
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini: 'We should have been top seeds'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that he was unhappy to have been paired with Bayern Munich for the second successive Champions League campaign.
Sep 17, 06:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Philipp Lahm: 'We can't let Manchester City breathe'
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm admits that Manchester City will make life difficult for them if they're given the freedom on Wednesday.
Sep 17, 02:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini: 'We will not alter our approach'
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists that his side will not alter their tactics for their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
Sep 16, 19:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can win Champions League'
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola believes that Manchester City have a good chance of winning the Champions League this season.
Sep 16, 18:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'Anything can happen against Bayern Munich'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits that his side's Champions League opener against Bayern Munich is too close to call.
Sep 16, 17:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery out of Manchester City clash
Manchester City will not come up against Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery in the Allianz Arena tomorrow night.
Sep 16, 16:25
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
James Milner: 'Manchester City don't fear Bayern Munich'
Manchester City midfielder James Milner insists that the team have no fear ahead of facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Sep 16, 09:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
James Milner: 'Manchester City need to prove themselves in Champions League'
James Milner is eyeing a big improvement for Manchester City in this season's Champions League.
Sep 16, 06:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'We have Champions League confidence'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany insists that his side are full of confidence ahead of their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Sep 15, 04:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Pellegrini criticises Champions League draw
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is critical of the Champions League draw seedings as his side are pitted against Bayern Munich for the third time in four seasons.
Sep 14, 05:55
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2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


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