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Mixed fortunes for Manchester clubs in last night's UEFA Champions League action

Mixed fortunes for Manchester clubs in last night's UEFA Champions League action

Jose Mourinho is playing down the significance of Manchester United's Champions League defeat to Valencia.

The Red Devils would have topped Group H with victory, but were beaten 2-1 by a team that lie 15th in the Spanish top flight.

Phil Jones's scored an own goal, while Paul Pogba missed an open goal.

United were already assured of qualification for the knockout stages and Mourinho says reaching the last 16 is a major achievement.

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Manchester City secured top spot in Group F with a 2-1 win over Hoffenheim at the Etihad Stadium.

Leroy Sane scored twice as the Premier League champions came from behind for victory.

Lyon follow them into the last 16, after holding on for a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.

City boss Pep Guardiola is delighted.

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Celtic and Rangers both face crucial games in the Europa League tonight.

Brendan Rodgers' side know they will qualify for the last 32 if the avoid defeat to Salzburg at Parkhead.

Rangers know that only a win away to Rapid Vienna will be enough for them to progress.

Arsenal and Chelsea are both assured of first place finishes in their groups ahead of games against Qarabag of Azerbaijan and Vidi of Hungary.

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