Wilfried Bony News
Algeria will now meet Nigeria in the semi-finals at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday as they seek to end their long wait for continental success that stretches back to 1990.
Records continued to fall as the deadline for European football transfers (2200GMT) drew closer on Wednesday and new managers at some of the biggest clubs refined their squads.
Van Gaal`s side slipped to sixth in the table, three points below the Champions League places.
City move top on goal difference, above previous leaders Leicester City -- who host champions Chelsea on Monday.
City, without Vincent Kompany and striker Sergio Aguero, took the lead in the 16th minute.
Wilfried Bony`s 12th-minute goal calmed City`s nerves at the Etihad Stadium.
City manager Manuel Pellegrini complained his defender Nicolas Otamendi was fouled by Mandzukic before the Croatian scored.
Manchester City were hold to a goalless draw away to bottom club Aston Villa.
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