UK Back Pages: Francesco Totti Puts Man City's Knockout-Stage Hopes in Doubt

Manchester City were dealt another blow in European competition, as the English champions' hopes of advancing to the knockout stages took a hit while being held at home 1-1 by Roma. 

In an excruciatingly difficult group that also features Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow, City were expected to take all three points at the Etihad if they wanted to put themselves in prime position to qualify. 

Instead, the equaliser by 38-year-old Francesco Totti cancelled out Sergio Aguero's opener, and City were left with one point through two matches. 

Daily Express has City's hopes "tottering." 

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Wednesday's Daily Express back page - City left tottering #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/9zXDp9QFhd

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) September 30, 2014"

Daily Mirror uses the same "tottering" headline and also runs a story about Daniel Sturridge's willingness to test his fitness for Liverpool but not England. 

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Wednesday's Mirror back page - Tottering #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/avifnidJ7k

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) September 30, 2014"

Star Sport leads with City but also reports a rumour that Alan Pardew is down to his last shot with Newcastle. 

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Wednesday's Daily Star back page - Swan last chance #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/eOyEjIvY0z

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) September 30, 2014"

Metro leads with Chelsea's victory in Portugal and that it's absolutely crucial for Arsenal to win in their Champions League clash at the Emirates on Wednesday. 

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Wednesday's Metro back page - Mat's more like it #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/0i32tSrDWY

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) September 30, 2014"