I was at this match (the City one). Rumours abounded that only 1500 of us would be there. It was more like 3,000.
That last minute deflected goal was a real killer, but we left with our heads held high. This was no Bayern of a season or two ago, they are very much beatable. Our problem was not pushing enough, and Milner should have started from the get-go.
That said, the ref was fucking horrific. One should not blame the ref for a defeat, but neither can one ignore his utter incompetence. 12 v 11 will always be a struggle.
The Reff was really bad. Two missed calls in a row on Navas outside the box that resulted in a Fernandinho? Yellow which wasn't a yellow because he didn't even touch him (clear flop) and then the missed penalty that again resulted in a touch foul called on us.
That was as clear of a penalty as it gets.
Awesome that you were at the game.