1.  Greek striker Nikos Machlas provided a typical close-range finish and Georgian striker Shota Arveladze curled in a beauty from the left.

2.  His goal doubled the lead gained by Georgian striker Shota Arveladze after just seven minutes and Ajax looked set for a big win to start the season.

3.  In a sudden counter attack four minutes later, the hosts leveled with Fofonka off a pass from Georgian striker Levani Kebadze.

4.  Nigerian winger Tijani Babangida and Georgian striker Shota Arveladze also found the net.

5.  Georgian striker Giorgi Kinkladze got the winner for Manchester City as their remarkable renaiussance continued against high-flying Aston Villa.

6.  Georgian striker Shota Arveladze sealed the win from the penalty spot nine minutes from time.

7.  City boss Alan Ball must decide whether Georgian striker Mikhail Kavelashvili retains his place in the starting line-up or recall German Uwe Rosler.