MANCHESTER CITY emphasised their Europa League credentials hitting the goal trail against Salzburg, with Italian starlet Mario Balotelli scoring twice to ease the Blues to victory.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini insists David Silva has what it takes to be a Premier League star.

Aalborg captain Thomas Augustinussen issued a warning to Celtic fans who believe their side will never have a better chance of ending their Champions League away-day hoodoo than when they play the Danish side at the Energi Nord Arena tonight.

STEPHEN MCMANUS conceded Celtic “have it all to do” to qualify for the Champions League knockout phases for a third straight season after blowing their chance to get off to a winning start last night.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan ended days of speculation when he named his side for the Champions League Group E opener against Aalborg at Parkhead.