Pellegrini: "Don't write us off"

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claims it is too early to be writing off his side's Champions League prospects.

City have made another faltering start in Europe and face a familiar battle to qualify for the knockout stages after collecting just one point from their opening two group games.

Pellegrini's men were beaten at Bayern Munich and held to a draw by Roma in midweek, meaning their upcoming back-to-back games against CSKA Moscow are likely to be critical.

After disappointments in previous seasons, City are expected to make progress in the competition this term with a quarter-final spot thought to be the minimum requirement.