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ManU draw, City lose

Ashley Young rescued a 3-3 draw for Manchester United against Basel after the English champions blew a 2-0 lead in Champions League Group C.

Manchester City suffered a demoralising 2-0 defeat at Bayern Munich in Group A.In other matches, Real Madrid thrashed Ajax 3-0, Napoli defeated Villareal 2-0, while Internaxionale collected their first win in Group B play.With four minutes of injury time signalled and United trailing 3-2 to the Swiss visitors, Young popped up unmarked at the back post to head home substitute Nani's cross and prevent United falling to only a third defeat at home in the tournament in 54 matches.Despite carving out a 2-0 lead at the break courtesy of Danny Welbeck's goals on 16 and 17 minutes, United were fortunate to escape with a point as Basel cut through Sir Alex Ferguson's side several times without putting the finishing touches to their good work.In Germany, enjoying a fine start to the season domestically, City were unfortunate to be denied an early spot-kick when...

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