Monday links: Recapping Stoke

Before we begin to focus minds on The Bernebeu, here's a last chance to recap the point (the fourth consecutive 1-1 draw no less) at The Britannia:

• Following Peter Crouch's goal, Roberto Mancini felt that it was more a case of watching the NBA. [Express]
• Crouch himself admitting the infraction. [Guardian]
• But Tony Pulis was more than happy to accept the decision. [Star]
• And praised his sides battling spirit. [stokecityfc]
• Mancini however conceded that The Britannia is a difficult place to go after settling for a point. [Click Manchester]
• Andy Wedge's match report. [Maine Blue]
• Stuart Brennan's match report. [MEN]
• And his player ratings. [MEN]
• View From a Blue's match report. [VFAB]
• David Mooney's match report. [Bluemoon]
• And finally, City could be set for a boost in their bid to comply with FFP. [Goal.com]