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NORWICH, England -- Norwich inflicted Manchester Uniteds third loss in the English Premier League on Saturday, winning 1-0 to ensure that Alex Fergusons side was overtaken atop the standings by Manchester City. Andrew Luck Black Jersey . Former United youth team player Anthony Pilkington headed in Wes Hoolahans cross on the hour at Carrow Road. "Its a great day for Norwich and its a massive win for us," Pilkington said. "Weve been performing well over the last couple of weeks and we showed today that we could beat the team that is probably the best in the league." United fell one point behind champion City, which routed Aston Villa 5-0 earlier in the day, while Norwich moved five points clear of the drop zone. "Were disappointed to lose the game but we have to give credit to Norwich for the way they fought and battled for every ball on the pitch," Ferguson said. "They defended fantastically well and the goalkeeper also had a really good night so its disappointing ... they deserved the win just because they worked so hard for it. "The players are used to making comebacks and were always a threat in the last minutes of matches. We had a lot of half-chances but it just wasnt our night." Without striker Wayne Rooney because of tonsillitis, the Red Devils produced a largely lacklustre display as Norwich produced another composed effort to secure a third win in five EPL games. But it was a lively start by United as Robin van Persie created the first opening inside three minutes, turning to drive in a low shot from the edge of the Norwich penalty area which goalkeeper John Ruddy palmed away low to his right. United continued to have all the possession, and enjoyed plenty of time on the ball as the home side sat deep. Norwich, though, showed some life in attack when Hoolahan floated a ball over from the left, which winger Robert Snodgrass diverted just over the angle with a backward header. A sweeping move switched play from the right out to Pilkington, who then released left back Javier Garrido, and his low centre flashed across the face of Anders Lindegaards goal. Norwich grew in confidence and it needed a saving tackle from Chris Smalling to prevent captain Grant Holt from tapping in Snodgrass low cross after the Scotland winger got past Rio Ferdinand into the right side of the United penalty area. Then, Ryan Giggs, who scored a last-minute winner here last season, floated in a fine ball behind the Norwich backline, but Van Persie missed his kick when attempting an acrobatic volley. At the end of the first half, Young drilled in a low effort at the back post from a corner, which Ruddy turned behind from point-blank range. After the break, Norwich was on top and was rewarded on the hour with a goal of real quality. Garrido was played in on the overlap down the left by Hoolahan, and his perfectly weighed cross was glanced over Lindegaard into the top corner by Pilkington. Ferguson had seen enough and within 10 minutes veteran midfielder Paul Scholes, who turned 38 on Friday, and England striker Danny Welbeck were off the bench, replacing Antonio Valencia and the ineffective Javier Hernandez. It didnt make a difference as Norwich claimed another big win this season, having beaten Arsenal a month ago. Donnie Avery Womens Jersey . Today: the rematch. Watch pre-game coverage LIVE NOW on CTV. Kickoff is slated for 6:29pm et. Viewers can also get live updates and interact with other TSN. Mike McGlynn Jersey . Still, Lawson understood his point. For the Nuggets to take another leap forward, Lawson has to step up and take charge. 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The institute bases its request on its contention that the city violated the Arizona open meetings law by failing to make public all documents related to the lease. MANCHESTER, England -- For the second straight season, Manchester City faces elimination from the group stage of the Champions League unless players who have failed to live up to their price tags can find a way to beat Real Madrid. The underperforming English champions are last in Group D with only two points from four matches after opening the campaign with a 3-2 loss at Madrid. "It is very difficult, because probably we did some mistakes in the first game," City manager Roberto Mancini said Tuesday. Mancini will make a late decision on whether striker Mario Balotellis back has recovered in time for him to face the nine-time European champions. "Yesterday he trained with the physio and tomorrow and today he will train with the team and we will see if he can play," Mancini said. The pressure on Mancini has been lifted slightly by City rising to the top of the Premier League on Saturday for the first time in its title defence. But its in Europe where the top teams are judged, and for some City players the last two Group D matches could now only be a matter of pride. "Unlikely as it is that we will go through, we want to win our remaining two games and give ourselves at least half a chance," City winger James Milner said. "And if thats not good enough, at least we can finish with our heads held high." Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is already writing off Citys hopes of progressing. "I dont think it is normal when you are out of the competition at the very early stage ... last season they are out, and I think this season they will be out again," Mourinho said. "I think they can win tomorrow. Of course they can. And they can also win in Dortmund. Why not? But eight points is not enough. "So I think they are out for the second consecutive time and that must be difficult for them." Madrid is second in Group D, one point behind Borussia Dortmund and three ahead of Ajax. But Madrid has stumbled in its last two matches, losing at Dortmund and then being held by the German champions at home two week ago. "We know every mistake costs and we have known since the beginning everything in this group is iin risk," Mourinho said. Pat Angerer Black Jersey. "Other teams are playing easy groups and have known from day one they would qualify easily. "City, Real Madrid and Borussia all want to win the competition. We all can but we all know we can be out in the group stage, especially as Ajax are also taking points and have some ambitions." Madrids passage to the knockout phase would be guaranteed with a game spare with a win in Manchester, where Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing for the first time since leaving United in 2009. "He does not seem to feel pressure, and there will be no added pressure just because he is back in Manchester," said City striker Carlos Tevez, who played alongside Ronaldo at United. "Once he gets a chance to face up to you and run at you with the ball, he is very, very dangerous. And he strikes the ball well, too." Ronaldo scored the late winner for Madrid in September against City. "Tomorrow he should have more attention on him, not only the other players ... because hes a player that can change the game alone," Mancini said. Winger Denis Cheryshev has been called into the Madrid squad, with midfielder Michael Essien and forward Alvaro Morata sidelined. Dortmund is the only unbeaten team in Group D and to advance only needs a draw at Ajax, which has never been beaten at home by German opposition. "I have a lot of respect for Ajax," Dortmund defender Neven Subotic said. "They dont allow themselves to be shaken up." Ajax will be missing injured striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and forward Ryan Babel, who is recovering from a dislocated shoulder. But coach Frank de Boer said his young Ajax team has gained valuable experience since conceding a late goal in its 1-0 loss in Dortmund. "Its important that the squad realizes it can get a good result at the very highest level, that we can make life difficult for every team," he said. "You can lose, but you have to go down fighting. Weve shown what we can do in three of the four (Champions League) matches. "Tomorrow I want to see the team oozing self-belief, then it can be an interesting confrontation." ' ' '