City stutter towards a Real tough task

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Mon, 17 Sep, 2012 - 01:00

Graham Chase

If that really is the case for Manchester City, it is a sensation that can only last another 24 hours.

When the Champions League theme drones out at the Bernabeu tomorrow evening, even the most jaded of sports fans will find it hard to argue that the new season is really upon us.

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