Friday Links: Through to the Group Stage

By Chris Burton Aug 27, 2010, 11:15am BST

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Reports on last night's 2-0 win (and 3-0 on aggregate) over FC Timisoara from the Telegraph, Guardian, Manchester Evening News (player ratings here and here), and Daily Mail. Oh, and us.
Roberto Mancini on the performance of Dedryck Boyata and the importance of the Europa League. [Sky Sports]
City's manager speaks to the importance of his reserves, and hints at a Shay Given appearance in the near future. [Manchester Evening News]
Fulham (and former City manager Mark Hughes) are interested in striker Roque Santa Cruz. [Daily Mail]
Steve Bruce, manager of Sunderland, looks to knock off City in Week 3. I won't toy with the football gods, but good luck with that, Steve. [Telegraph]
City's football administrator Brian Marwood scoffs at the criticism of the Blues' spending policies. [Telegraph]

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