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Manchester City: Mancini losing his faith

Roberto Mancini has insisted that it was the team's spirit rather than his tactics that cost Manchester City against Ajax.

Manchester City players lacked spirit against Ajax says manager Roberto Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini feels his team still have much to learn at Champions League level.

De Boer: Blame City players

Ajax boss Frank de Boer has defended Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini in the wake of his self-criticism, and instead taken a swipe at some of the club's star players.

Manchester City can still qualify for Champions League knockout stages despite Ajax defeat claims Gareth Barry

Man City midfielder is not prepared to give up on another frustrating Champions League campaign just yet.

Ajax 3 Manchester City 1 - match report

MARTIN SAMUEL IN AMSTERDAM: The comedy club is open for business again. Those who follow Manchester City thought they had left such days behind. Heading into work, prepared for the worst, the gags, the punchlines, the old school sneers. They will be taking plenty on Thursday morning, though.

VIDEO: Ajax defeat my fault - Mancini

Manager Roberto Mancini admits Manchester City's 3-1 defeat at Ajax in the Champions League was his fault, but says his players "did not have control of the game".

Roberto Mancini angry over Manchester City's Ajax defeat after going shoe shopping

Roberto Mancini admitted he failed to prepare properly for a crucial European clash that ended with his Manchester City side staring at another Champions League exit at the group stage.

Lescott: We were prepared

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott does not believe their preparations played a part in their loss to Ajax on Wednesday.

Manchester City head for early Champions League exit after 3-1 Ajax ambush in Amsterdam

Roberto Mancini's side have one point from three games as Ajax come from behind to win at the Amsterdam Arena.