QPR 2-3 Manchester City: Dzeko, Silva great-strike, Bothroyd, Toure header

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David Silva produced his own firework as Premier League leaders Manchester City completed an epic 3-2 win over a fiery Queens Park Rangers side in a Bonfire Night classic at Loftus Road.

The majestic little Spanish player produced another vibrant performance, and illustrated his class by thumping home a stunning second goal for Roberto Mancini's side after Edin Dzeko had cancelled out Jay Bothroyd's opening goal for Neil Warnock's team at the end of the first half.

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West Bromwich 0-2 Manchester City: Balotelli scored & red-carded

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Mario Balotelli is a hero as well as antagonist. Manchester City striker recovering from this injury impressive show with two goals scored goal against West Bromwich Albion. But in the second round so he was acting harshly sent off.

This victory can temporarily release the pressure on Roberto Mancini, because the City lost in the last three games. City back into the ranks of the big four, and have points in common with the previously bent Arsenal Newcastle United (0-1).

Playing at home, The Baggies have many reasons to play more confident. New City suffered three successive defeats, which is predicted to play a full pressure.

At the beginning of the game, West Brom appear aggressive. Cooperation Marc Antoine Fortune and Chris Brunt almost makes City left in the third minute the article, interception by Kolo Toure to make the ball almost into the goal City.

In the seventh minute, Tevez who run on the right side West Brom defense kicks the ball hard but do the same wide. Zabaletta few minutes later same too.

The first goal City, created in minute 20. Balotelli as he dropped Carlos Tevez welcomes feedback from the field. West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson tried to block the ball but failed.

After winning 1-0, Balotelli back into the home team's nightmare. Ghana blooded Italian striker took advantage of bait Yaya Toure. Before doing hard kick, Arsenal controlled the ball with his hind legs and deceive the West Brom defender so that he could do hard kick toward the goal. 2-0 advantage lasted until halftime.

In the second half City continued to dominate the match. At minutes 53 Jerome Boateng get a chance result of a free kick attempt Tevez.West Brom out of the siege of Roberto Mancini's squad. The best chance is owned Simon Cox. West Brom unlucky shot hit the pole Cox Joe Hart.
West Brom when the superior number of players sent off the field because Balotelli deliberately kicked Malumbu Youssouf at minute 62, when both are fighting the ball on defense City.

But despite playing 10 men, City continued to dominate the action. Malumbu himself eventually also expelled out of the field on 81 minutes as it gets a second yellow card after a dangerous violation of Carlos Tevez.

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Manchester City 0-3 Arsenal:Nasri,Song,Bendtner scored, Fabregas penalty-miss

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Manchester City defeated in front of thousands of supporters. Sunday (10/24/2010) , the City of Manchester Stadium really belonged to Arsenal, who won a perfect victory 3-0.

Yes, Arsene Wenger's squad meeting erase the nightmare of last season at Eastlands. On September 29, 2009, The Citizens, who are still under the care of Mark Hughes, the fleet beat North London 4-2.

Now, Roberto Mancini, who replaced Hughes, two months after the victory, it failed to secure the three points at home. In fact, Carlos Tevez et al were not allowed to break down the substitute goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, Lukasz Fabianski.

In fact, the City attack when a new game lasted two minutes, it's dangerous Arsenal defense. Tevez made it past Johan Djourou and give feedback to David Silva, who welcomed back the ball with the heel flick. However, Fabianski is still spry save his goal.

Disaster actually experienced host, entered the fifth minute. Dedryck Boyata rewarded a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg, after breaking Marouane Chamakh on the edge of the box forbidden. Newer bloody Moroccan striker continued feedback Boyata Fabregas and dropped it.

Cooperation Silva and Carlos Tevez again endanger Fabianski's goal in minute 17. Luckily, there's Gael Clichy who foiled the attack. Unexpected, even counter-attack Arsenal broke the deadlock.

Three minutes later, the Gunners created the opening goal by Samir Nasri shot. Working together one-two with Andrey Arshavin French international midfielder could be resolved. Gareth Barry failed menghalaunya and let goalkeeper Joe Hart to vibrate. 1-0 to Arsenal.

The visitors nearly double the advantage in minute 40. Vincent Kompany Fabregas dropped slightly in the forbidden box, and then the referee pointed to the white point. Hart should be given a thumbs up, brushed off after the Gunners captain's penalty shot to the left goalpost.

City likely to an equalizer at minute 42. Silva launched a corner kick and was greeted Nigel de Jong. Unfortunately, the Dutch national team headed retainer has not been right on target. Scores did not change until halftime.

The second half, getting Fabianski performance. Goalkeepers who often make blunders this time became the hero of The Gunners. Entering the 57 minutes, Barry re-build the host attack. Silva welcomed the ball, but his shot could still be blocked Polish international goalkeeper.

City supporters roar as if silenced, when Arsenal doubled the advantage in minute 66. Alex Song who is forced Hart picked up the ball from the goalkeeper, for the second time. Bait Fabregas for Cameroon midfielder Chamakh exploited and changed the score to 2-0.

Reluctant to be embarrassed in front of his own supporters, City fearless attacking attacks. However, the visitors are also reluctant to loosen the defense. Undo minimize the miss, the hosts ahead just swallow the bitter pill fight was over.

Entering the 88th minute, Arsenal even increase the advantage to 3-0. Starting from the bait Nasri, Niklas Bendtner dribbled down to the defense of the City box, and then successfully conquered Hart. City was not able to catch up to the referee blew the long whistle.

These results led Arsenal to second place standings, while Manchester United's move. Meanwhile, the City had to settle down to number four. All three pocket the same points (17), but the Gunners ahead in the score goals.

Manchester City: Hart, Richards, Boyata, Kompany, Boateng, Silva, Toure Yaya, De Jong, Barry, Milner, Tevez. Subs: Given, Bridge, Adebayor, Adam Johnson, Lescott, Vieira, Balotelli.

Arsenal: Fabianski, Sagna, Djourou, Squillaci, Clichy, Nasri, Fabregas, Song, Denilson, Arshavin, Chamakh. Subs: Szczesny, Koscielny, Rosicky, Walcott, Eboue, Gibbs, Bendtner.

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Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle: Tevez, Johnson, Gutierrez scored

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2-1 victory over Newcastle United on Sunday (3 / 10) took second place Manchester City into the Premier League standings. Roberto Mancini's foster children one point ahead of rivals, Manchester United.

Playing at hom, the City of Manchester Stadium, The Citizens get fierce resistance from Newcastle. Carlos Tevez scored in the 17th minute Jonas Gutierrez could equalized six minutes later. Luckily substitute Adam Johnson managed to save face host through his goal in the 75th minute.

These results bring Tevez cs. ranked second in the Premier League standings. They managed to collect 14 points, the difference in a number of United who fell to third place.

A new game to enter the third minute when Hatem Ben Arfa was lying after clashing with Nigel De Jong. Replays indicated Ben Arfa has a broken leg. He should be given oxygen before the crutches out of the field.

City opened the scoring through a penalty le Carlos Tevez in the 17th minute. Previously, Tevez dropped defender Michael Williamson.

Fabricio Coloccini host threaten the goal. He let his volley in the 21st minute, but Joe Hart was able to fly to ward off the ball.

The score to 1-1 draw at minute 23. Shola Ameobi Jonas bait to successfully blocked Kompany. However, the ball again succeeded in controlled Jonas. Players Argetina origin are then fired hard that penetrate Hart's goal.

Yaya Toure led the counter attack City, then the ball is given to James Milner. Unfortunately, Milner struck in the 29th minute was wide of goalkeeper Tim Krul thin.

In the 54th minute, Tevez found space on the left Newcastle penalty box before receiving feedback from Gareth Barry. However, Tevez's shot is able to overcome Tim Krul.

Johnson makes City back ahead in the 75th minute. Puncture from the left corner of the Newcastle penalty box ended Johnson's left foot shot which goalkeeper Krul penetrate the far post.

Opportunities from Lescott in the 89th minute to be the last in this fight. Bait accurate released David Silva to see Lescott, who came in from the right side of Newcastle penalty box. Unfortunately, left-foot shot that is released Lescott was wide.

Composition Players

City: 25-Joe Hart, 19-Joleon Lescott, 4-Vincent Kompany, 28-Kolo Toure, 17-Jerome Boateng; 7-James Milner, 18-Gareth Barry (11-Adam Johnson 72), 34-Nigel de Jong, 21-David Silva; 42-Yaya Toure (9-Emmanuel Adebayor 57), 32-Carlos Tevez (24-Patrick Vieira 86)

Newcastle: 26-Tim Krul; 3-Sanchez Jose Enrique, Fabricio Coloccini 2-(5-Sol Campbell 36), 6-Michael Williamson, 14-James Perch, 18-Jonas Gutierrez, 24-Ismael Tiote Chiek, 7-Joey Barton , 37-Hatem Ben Arfa (10-Wayne Routledge 8); 4-Kevin Nolan (9-Andrew Carroll 77), 23-Shola Ameobi

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Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea: Tevez great-strike

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Chelsea's record victory stalled in the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday (25/09/2010), after the host Manchester City, successfully arrested the defending champion of the goals without reply.

Just one goal only printed the captain Carlos Tevez, at minutes 59 to make the Blues lose strength. Chelsea are still in the top of the standings with 15 points acquisition. City collecting 11 points, equal with Arsenal and Manchester United are not yet carry the fight.

The match attracted since the early minutes walking the first half. Fast tempo and pressing each other, exhibited both this star-studded team. City led by David Silva and Carlos Tevez. While Chelsea are still relying on Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka as a motor attack.

The absence of Frank Lampard in midfield, Carlo Ancelotti's troops made the attack is a little unsteady. As a result, Anelka and Drogba shortage ball and often down to the middle to pick up the ball.

The Blues get first chance through Branislav Ivanovic headed in minute 29. Ivanovic gore ball twice, the first header from just touching the crossbar, the ball rebounds reheaded but can be caught goalkeeper Joe Hart.

At the beginning of the second half, Chelsea had another chance. However, again Hart became the savior to confront efforts to Anelka in the kick off. Score glasses still survive.

City eventually broke the deadlock on 59 minutes. A good offensive scheme quickly demonstrated this force Roberto Mancini. Individual action and movement without the ball Tevez David Silva, outwit the Blues back line. Tevez release strike and pass between the legs before sliding into the Ashley Cole Petr Cech's far post.

Tevez goal is to make tempo of the game increased. Exhibited a high determination in maintaining local City defense and make the front row Chelsea seemed to find a solid wall.

Michael Essien is desperate for not finding a gap to release the bait mature, several times to try their luck with the kick off remotely. However, the ball still not meet the target. Score 1-0 eventually be the result of this match.

Structure Formation:
Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Toure, Boyata, Milner, De Jong, Barry, Yaya Toure, Silva, Tevez. Subs: Given, Adebayor, Adam Johnson, Boateng, Lescott, Vieira, Jo

Chelsea: Cech, Ivanovic, Terry, Alex, Cole, Ramires, Mikel, Essien, Malouda, Drogba, Anelka. Subs: Turnbull, Zhirkov, Ferreira, Sturridge, Van Aanholt, Kakuta, McEachran

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Wigan 0-2 Manchester City: Tevez inspirates

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Manchester City Striker Carlos Tevez has become inspiration 2-0 victory as his team travel to Wigan Atheletic in the Premier League continued on Sunday (19/08/2010). Tevez scored one goal and also which led to the birth of Yaya Toure scored at minute 70.

Very proud of this victory. The reason, the City successfully raced 11 level to rank fourth at the same time stalking his eternal rivals Manchester United.

Actually, the City looks trouble scoring opportunities despite appearing to dominate. However, Tevez broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute. Argentine striker's hard kick to bring his team close the first babk superiority.

In the second round, the City is still seen appear to dominate. However, Wigan's defense ranks appear disciplined enough to maintain its territory. In addition, Wigan occasionally build a fairly dangerous attacks.

Tevez was again successfully break impasse. He became an actor behind the birth of Yaya Toure scored at minute 70. Wigan goalkeeper thrilling Toure, utilizing Tevez kicked the ball wild.

Ahead of the game was over, City had a golden opportunity by Adam Johnson. Unfortunately his shot was hit the pole.

The composition Players


Wigan Athletic: Ali Al Habsi; Antolín Alcaraz, Steve Gohouri, Maynor Figueroa, Boyce Emmerson; Mohamed Diame, Hendry Thomas; Franco At St.; James McCarthy, Hugo Rodallega, Charles N'Zogbia

Manchester City: Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, Pablo Zabaleta, Micah Richards, Nigel de Jong, Gareth Barry, Yaya Toure (Jo 75), David Silva (Adak Johnson 71); Carlos Tévez, James Milner

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Sunderland 1-0 Manchester City: Bent penalty, Tevez unbelievable-miss

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Fantastic 3-0 victory over Liverpool last week, yet neither proved that Manchester City will become a new force in the realm of the Premier League. Evidently, when dealing with the bottom board, Sunderland, The Citizen performed poorly and had to accept bitter defeat 0-1.

Capitalized, an impressive result against Liverpool, foster children Roberto Mancini appeared confident when Sunderland travel to headquarters in the Stadium of Light on the third weekend EPL, Sunday (08/29/2010). However, the reality on the ground just outside the Carlos Tevez et al expectations that would easily pass , think that in fact only team struggling at the bottom and mid-table board this.

Proved, along the City only has three chances to threaten the goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. First found Carlos Tevez in the 16th minute. Got a sweet feed from Yaya Toure who did counter attack, Tevez fired a shot which unfortunately still soar above the ruler, what an unbelievable miss.

Tevez again have a chance when the game entered the 28th minute. unlucky, Argentine national team mainstay bomber shot was still too weak. While the last chance in the first half City got Toure after slick combination play with Tevez. Unfortunately, the effort was also able to Toure Mignolet thwarted. As a result the position graced the scoreboard remained 0-0 in the first half.

Entering the second half, City try again pressed. However, this time they have to do a little cautious because of the pressure quite inconvenient when making Sunderland counterattack. Evidently, at minute 55, Bent almost brought his team to excel if Joe Hart did not swiftly securing post.

Do not want to fail to reap full amount of the bottom clubs, Roberto Mancini to replace Emmanuel Adebayor put Joleon Lescott to add style bang on his troops. Mancio was spelled right decision following a golden opportunity to get Adebayor, three minutes after entered on the 75th minute.

Starting from James Milner who managed to feed the welcome with a Micah Richards header, Adebayor who receive feedback immediately release backheel volley that leads to the upper right corner of the net. Damn, look great with Mignolet dismissed out of an oncoming ball into the net post.

Entering the final minutes of games, the position still remains a draw 0-0. However, when both teams began to think games would end in a draw, it went to City disaster. Richards, who dropped the Action Bent on forcing the referee pointed to the forbidden box white dot in the 90 +4 minute. Bent who appeared as executor successfully carry out their duties very well. Sunderlang 1-0 lead.

Bent over goals, the City continues to try to force a balancing goals. However, due to a very narrow time remaining, they must accept the first defeat of the bottom board team, Sunderland. This 0-1 lose is clearly a signal that the power is still unstable despite the City has made major reforms to fund approximately 112 million pounds.

The composition of Players:
Sunderland: Simon Mignolet, Titus Bramble, Michael Turner (Phil Bardsley 45), Anton Ferdinand, Kieran Richardson, Lee Cattermole, Jordan Henderson, Steed Malbranque, Ahmed Al-Muhammadi, Darren Bent, Fraizer Campbell (Danny Welbeck 45).

Manchester City: Joe Hart, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, Joleon Lescott (Emmanuel Adebayor 75), Micah Richards, Gareth Barry, Nigel De Jong, Yaya Toure, James Milner, Adam Johnson (David Silva 81), Carlos Tevez (Jo 90) .

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Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool: Tevez double, Hart triple-save

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Manchester City Striker Carlos Tevez, who scored double to determine his team 3-0 victory over Liverpool, the Premier League match, in the City of Manchester, on Monday (8/23/2010). By then, Liverpool became the only members of "The Big Four" who have not won in two games this premiere season .

City's dominant since the early minutes. With a mastery of the ball and feed variations, they are able to suppress Liverpool from different directions.

Unfortunately, it was not necessarily followed by the emergence of many opportunities, because Liverpool survive with a neat and disciplined. In a number of crucial opportunity bait or mentally blocked shots City players of "The Reds".

The result, almost no chance that, until Gareth Barry's first make sure City excellence through his goal at minute 13. Being in the middle of the penalty box, he managed to reach the bait and send James Milner went into goalkeeper Pepe Reina.

The goal was to make City more confident and calm. It seemed to comfort them rolling the ball from one side of the field to the other side to find gaps to attack.

However, the City remains difficult due to Liverpool appeared to create opportunities so compact and disciplined, especially when on the defensive. In some businesses, a City crucial bait or discarded execution Liverpool aground.

At minute 30, for example, Tevez the ball in the opponent penalty box and then tried to open fire. However, the ball successfully removed by a Liverpool player.

In addition to trying to penetrate, the City also test their luck with long distance shots. However, City have a problem with accuracy so that their businesses this way none of them targeting the goalkeeper Reina.

In the midst of this pressure, Liverpool are still able to create a serious threat to Joe Hart's goal. At minute 34, for example, David Ngog opened fire accurately, which unfortunately is too weak so easy to just secured Hart.

Entering the second half, City increase the intensity of their attacks. When attacking, all lines to provide support and when he lost the ball they took it back and insist on direct attack.

They also managed to double the advantage through Carlos Tevez in the minutes to the front of the mouth of the goal-Liverpool 52.Dari, Tevez welcomes Micah Richards and heading the ball into the middle of sending goalkeeper Reina.

Liverpool forced to loosen the goal was to add power gempur attacks. They even managed to force the City back and create some opportunities. At minute 53, for example, utilizing the results of firing the ball gag Steven Gerrard hit a pole, David Ngog opened fire accurately, which unfortunately still be secured Hart.

Liverpool then attempted to maintain their pressure. However, City do not stay silent. In the 65th minute, Adam Johnson managed to master the ball and tried to lead her alone into enemy territory.

He successfully passed the convoy of opposing players before it was overthrown Martin Skrtel in the penalty box on 65 minutes. Mercilessly referee Philip Dowd pointed to the white dot. Tevez is believed to execute successfully outwit Reina and enlarge his team a 3-0 advantage.

The goal did not change the game. Both sides still insist on attacking, with the City looked more dominant. However, the action did not produce their assault until the whistle sounded long goals.

During the 90th minute, City controlled the ball as much as 55 percent and created three golden opportunity from 12 experiments. Meanwhile, Liverpool's five shots off accurately from 18 businesses.

The composition of players:
City: 25-Joe Hart, 19, Joleon Lescott, 4-Vincent Kompany, 28-Kolo Touré, 2-Micah Richards, 18-Gareth Barry, 34-Nigel de Jong, 42-Yaya Toure (5-Pablo Zabaleta 85); 7-James Milner, 32-Carlos Tevez (27-Jo 85), 11-Adam Johnson
Liverpool: 25-Pepe Reina; 5-Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel, 37, 23-Jamie Carragher, 2-Glen Johnson, 14, Milan Jovanovic (12-Dani Pacheco 86), 21-Lucas, 8-Steven Gerrard, 18 - Dirk Kuyt, 9-Fernando Torres (19-Ryan Babel 78), 24-David Ngog

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Manchester City 3-1 Aston Villa: Adebayor scored

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Both grabbed the opportunity to maintain fourth spot in the standings while the English Premier League Manchester City and Aston Villa to kill each other in the City of Manchester Stadium. Manchester City won 3-1.

To be able to advance to the Champions League, either Manchester City or Aston Villa win on the action required to bring the team was ranked fifth and sixth. On the other hand, playing at home certainly benefit City.

With the demands of the owners and the City fans who want to see his team perform in the Champions League next season, Tevez et al. persisted since first appearing whistle sounded. But, rather than be immediately scored, conceded a goal City even earlier in the 16th minute through goals from John Carew was created which utilizes breakthrough bait Stewart Downing.

Not to be outdone themselves in public, the City-also continues to suppress. Finally scored the long-awaited by all City fans who crowded the City of Manchester Stadium-was finally coming. As a result of Adam Johnson dropped by Stephen Warnock at the Villa penalty box, the City-was rewarded with a penalty. Tevez who became executor of the kick did not waste the chance and succeeded in creating an imbalance goals for the Citizens in the 41st minute.

Not long ago, Adebayor doubled the advantage City through in 43 minutes. At that time, Johnson's a pretty feed into the penalty box, completed with perfect strike by Adebayor with a hard kick to the goalkeeper Friedel.

In the second half, Villa-even trying to escape from the pressure exerted City. But rather than be equalized, the Villa goal instead must be conceded for a third time. At that time, Craig Bellamy, who get feedback from Shaun Wright-Phillips, managed to convert them into goals in the 89th minute. Until the long whistle sounded the position has not changed.

With this victory, the City successfully moved from fifth Villa and Tottenham Hotspur continue to stick with one point difference at the same time 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers.

Team Line-up:

Aston Villa: Brad Friedel, Richard Dunne, James Collins, Stephen Warnock, Carlos Jimenez Cuellar, Stiliyan Petrov, James Milner, Ashley Young, Stewart Downing, Gabriel Agbonlahor, John Carew.

Manchester City: Marton Fulop, Vincent Kompany, Kolo Touré, Wayne Bridge, Pablo Zabaleta, Nigel De Jong. Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Adebayor, Carlos Tevez, Craig Bellamy, Adam Johnson

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Arsenal 0-0 Manchester City: Title hope ended

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Arsenal just recorded a 0-0 draw, while Manchester City host, in a duel Premier League, Saturday (04/24/2010). They were detained in ketga position with 72 points or less seven points from Manchester United at the top of the standings. With two games remaining, Arsenal determined to end the season without a title.

In general, Arsenal dominated the game. Rely on ball control, a combination of feed, and high mobility, they are able to dictate the game. Unfortunately, they were unable to overcome the pressing City and often loses the ball before he could create a threat.

City itself did not merely survive. Every successful control of the ball, they then tried to build an attack. Unfortunately, they were unable to compensate for the speed of Arsenal, who quickly retreated and survived, when losing the ball.

Tough bargaining was nearly solved when Samir Nasri mastering ball in the penalty box and fired into the City goal, in minute 41. Unfortunately, the shot Nasri slightly deviated from the target.

Two minutes later City's turn to deliver fast attack, which almost led to goals from Patrick Vieira leg. Receive feedback from Craig Bellamy, enter the penalty box and fired the ball. However, shortly after the ball loose from his leg, defender Sol Campbell managed to block it.

In the remaining time, both camps are still trying to pursue a goal. However, the numbers 0-0 on the scoreboard remained unchanged, when referee Mike Dean blew the halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, the game have not changed much. Arsenal still more control of the ball and dominated the game. However, they never get the opportunity goals, to Abou Diaby Emmanuel Eboue successfully fired right into the goalkeeper Given, which unfortunately, is less powerful so it can be secured properly by Shay Given in the 70th minute.

Furthermore, both camps also continued to struggle with the impasse, until Van Persie free kick is believed to execute a gift at minute 86. Van Persie fairly accurate execution. Unfortunately, the ball managed to headed by Emmanuel Adebayor.

Enter a period of injury time, Arsenal ventured to increase the intensity of attacks and confining City. Unfortunately, despite the movement succeeded in crippling City, Arsenal failed to create an goals until the long whistle sounded.

Throughout the 90th minute, Arsenal controlled the ball as much as 58 percent and the right to release four shots on goal from 14 efforts. Meanwhile, City have created a golden opportunity from three businesses.

Team Line-up:
Arsenal: Lukasz Fabianski, 21, 22-Gael Clichy, Mikael Silvestre, 18, 31-Sol Campbell, 3-Bacary Sagna, 2-Abou Diaby, 17-Alexandre Song Billong; 7-Tomas Rosicky (27 Emmanuel Eboue 69), 8 -Samir Nasri, 14-Theo Walcott (52-Nicklas Bendtner 69), 11-Robin van Persie
Manchester City: 1-Shay Given (37 Gunnar Nielsen-75); three-Wayne Bridge (2-Micah Richards 27), 33-Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, 28, 5-Pablo Zabaleta; 39-Craig Bellamy, 18-Gareth Barry , 24-Patrick Vieira (25-Emmanuel Adebayor 53), 11-Adam Johnson, 34-Nigel de Jong, 32-Carlos Tevez

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Manchester City 0-1 Manchester United: Scholes late winning header

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Manchester United late goals to win over Manchester City . Paul Scholes's header on 93 minutes finally won with a score of 1-0 at Manchester City of Manchester Stadium, Saturday (17/4/2010). MU is now getting closer to Chelsea at the top of English Premier League standings.

Goal in the final minutes of the game as it also happened when Manchester United entertain hostile townsmen were at the first meeting last September. At that time, Michael Owen became decisive 4-3 victory for the "Red Devils" through the creation of goals in the 96th minute.

Different from that first meeting, no tight action as match at Old Trafford. City and Manchester United is actually demonstrating quick and entertaining game from the kick-off. Unfortunately, the role of Wayne Rooney is not so obvious at the front lines "Red Devils". Vincent Kompany very big role in dampening the movement of the England striker.

In the City, coordinating the less tidy make them sterile attacks before they reach the opponent penalty box. "The Citizens' too rarely try to kick-kick from outside the penalty box.

In the 41st minute, Rooney got the space in the penalty box, but his left foot kick away from goal. Ryan Giggs had the best chance in the 45th minute. Crossing Antonio Valencia grabbed the outer side of left foot. The ball rolling slowly and leads right into the goalkeeper Shay Given.

The inclusion of Nani in the second round Giggs pushed more forward position and raise the potential attack of the second layer "Red Devils". However, it never led to scoring chances for United.

In minute 73, the City claimed a penalty when Gareth Barry Neville fell in the Guard. However, the referee let the incident and efforts gagallah host.

Gol almost created when Dimitar Berbatov made his first header in the penalty box. Unlucky, the ball twist to the side of the net.

Five minutes before the break, City, creates chaos in the MU goalkeeper. Van der Sar failed to punch the ball from a corner of football. Vincent Kompany and Toure took turns grabbing the ball wild. However, the defense thwarted the team meeting room opportunities City.

At the moment the final whistle the crowd waiting for the match, Scholes change the situation. Received a cross from Patrice Evra, who had just signed the midfielder a contract extension at Manchester United's butt the ball into the corner of the net. Given failed to reach.

Three additional points do not change the position of second place Manchester United in the standings with 76 values. However, with the difference in value of a point behind Chelsea, "Red Devils" still had a great chance to seize the throne of the standings. Chelsea will host Tottenham Hotspur fight, several hours after the duel versus Manchester City.

The composition of players:
Man. City: Given; Bridge, Kompany, Toure, Onuoha; Bellamy, Barry, De Jong (Ireland 78), Johnson (Vieira 65), Tevez, Adebayor (Wright-Phillips 75).

Man. United: Van der Sar, Evra, Vidic, Evans, Neville, Giggs, Scholes, Fletcher, Valencia (Obertan 80), Gibson (Nani 59), Rooney (Berbatov 74).

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Manchester City 5-1 Birmingham City: City best performance

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Manchester City continue to show the best performance to get through in the Champions League next season. Birmingham City 5-1 success buried in the City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday (11.4.2010).

This result makes successful City pocketed 62 points from 33 times a game. Roberto Mancini's troops was four ahead of their nearest rivals Tottenham Hotspur, and won six points from Liverpool. While Birmingham was in ninth position with 46 points from 34 times a fight.

Although mastering the game, a new host can be scored in the 38th minute through a penalty kick Carlos Tevez. The referee pointed to the white spot after striker Emmanuel Adebayor dropped by Scott Dann.

Not long ago, Nedum Onuoha makes a successful return turned into a 2-0 score. Michael Johnson's cross was met Onuoha's header. Birmingham could still provide resistance by scoring in minute 42. Cameron Jerome's header goal ripped Shay Given, James McFadden welcomes feedback.

Only a minute later, the City did not let the visitors back to winning games and developing through Adebayor. Craig Bellamy puncture in the left sector, followed by a horizontal bait to Adebayor. 3-1 into results in the first round.

City adds advantage in 74 minutes through a goal that was created Onuoha. Onuoha individual action Adebayor after receiving feedback. Three goals swindled Birmingham defender Onuoha, before strikes the ball.

Adebayor eventually closed the game became 5-1 in the final minutes of the game. Long bait Johnson, Togo striker is maximized for a second goal in this game.


Composition of Formation:
Manchester City: Shay Given; Vincent Kompany, Kolo Toure, Javier Garrido, Nedum Onuoha, Gareth Barry, Nigel De Jong; Craig Bellamy (Phillips 81), Adam Johnson, Emmanuel Adebayor, Carlos Tevez (Cruz 87).


Birmingham City: Maik Taylor; Scott Dann, Roger Johnson, Liam Ridgewell, Stephen Carr, Lee Bowyer, Barry Ferguson, James McFadden, Keith Fahey (Phillips 66), Craig Gardner, Cameron Jerome

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Fulham 1-2 Manchester City: Tevez winning strike

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Manchester City use the momentum shifts Liverpool . Play away to Fulham, City won 2-1 so that the right to grab the fifth position of the English League.

Bonus three-digit numbers that add to the acquisition of City into 53 or two ahead of Liverpool. An hour earlier, "The Reds" failed to gain points after Manchester United bent Olf Trafford.

Victory "The Citizens" at Craven Cottage on Sunday (21/3/2010) evening, could not be separated from the glory duo Carlos Tevez and Roque Santa Cruz, who just recovered from a long injury. Thanks to Cruz, City ahead quickly in the seventh minute.

Paraguay's players scored stems from Craig Bellamy kick from the right wing. The ball hit the goalpost and rolled low over goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. Cruz easily put the ball wildly into the empty goal.

City attack on the next minute more action was decorated by Carlos Tevez. Former Manchester United player was finally added a goal in minute 36. Action to make your opponent beat Schwarzer fooled before by firing towards the near post.

In the second half, City were still dominating the game. Give host resistance and slowly began to rise. In the 75th minute, before Fulham could get a chance return. Movement Gareth Barry holding the ball with his hands in the penalty box to bear a penalty for "The Cottagers".
Danny Murphy use to minimize missed the 1-2.

Nearing the end of the fight, the more confident Fulham arranging the attack. Stefano Okaka Chūka get his best chance in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, close range shot hit the side net.

Entered injury time, Fulham claimed a penalty when Bjorn Riise shot of hands Vincent Kompany. However, referee Lee Probert to let the incident and still continue the game.

Lineup:
Fulham: Schwarzer; Smalling, Hughes, Konchesky, Baird (Riise 81); Etuhu, Murphy, Gera (Okaka 56), Davies, Duff; Zamora (Dempsey 52).

Man. City: Given; Kompany, Toure, Garrido, Zabaleta; Barry, Vieira, Bellamy (Onuoha 94), Johnson (Wright-Phillips 84); Tevez, Cruz (De Jong 79).

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Sunderland 1-1 Manchester City: Johnson late brilliant strike

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Manchester City midfielder Adam Johnson scored a brilliant goal during injury time that made his team can force a 1-1 draw with the results of Sunderland, the Premier League duel, at the Stadium of Light on Sunday (14.3.2010). City is now in fifth position with 50 points, or lose two points from Tottenham in second place.

The results were a relief given the City's performance appear below. In addition to slow, they are also less creative and persistent attack in the struggle for the ball. The flow was often cut bait in the middle of the road or even thrown out of court.

Sunderland seem to closely look at the situation. Because, after a stop in the middle of the City, they launched a quick attack, which resulted goals from Kenwyne Jones's head in the ninth minute. Utilizing Steed Malbranque cross, Jones gore ball from the middle of the penalty box to the upper right corner of goalkeeper Shay Given.

Nor abandonment makes City heat. They still can not find the rhythm and style of the game right. The result, although still able to keep Sunderland midfield, they were not able to create a dangerous threat to the goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

Weak power struggle almost to the disaster brought City their second goal, following a counterattack Sunderland at minute 23. Fortunately, the execution Jones still deviating from the target.

Entering the 29th minute, City began to find their game. They even just need one minute to make a threat to the Sunderland goal, with Gareth Barry. Fortunately for Gordon, Barry missed kick and off the court.

In the midst of rising business, City actually got the injury problems the defender Wayne Bridge in 32 minutes. Coach Roberto Mancini was forced to pull it and put Santa Cruz.

Cruz did not jack up the entry of the game City. Instead, they regress and play like in the early minutes. This performance decline Sunderland responded by increasing aggressiveness. Every time the ball, they immediately launched an attack.

Indeed, poor coordination of front-line hard to make their efforts futile. However, at least, they can prevent the City to develop the game, and maintain 1-0 advantage until halftime whistle.

Entering the second half, City trying to improve the appearance. With the game ball to the feet and legs faster tempo, they succeeded in draining attacks and the threat to the Sunderland goal.

At 51 minutes, City had three golden opportunities through Santa Cruz, Shaun Wright-Phillips (SWP), and Craig Bellamy. Unfortunately, none made it into the goal Gordon.

Sunderland have not given a dangerous attack, when the City re-create opportunities equalized through Carlos Tevez in the 70th minute. Utilizing feedback Bellamy, Tevez fired the shot, which again ended in the hands of Gordon.

Ten minutes later, Bellamy returned equalize opportunities. Having mastered the bait Tevez, Bellamy dribbling into the penalty box. Once past the defender Alan Hutton, he was confronted with Gordon and shoot the ball, which unfortunately leads straight to Gordon.

Continually failed, the City did not give up. With the game still maintaining tension, they continue to spread the attack. City had finally managed to equalize through Adam Johnson at the time of injury time. Utilizing wild ball in the penalty box opponents, Johnson kicked off the nest in the upper left corner of the Sunderland goal.

Lineup:
Sunderland: Gordon, Ferdinand, Mensah, Tunrer, Hutton; Malbranque (Zenden 77), Richardson, Meyler, Campbell (Bardsley 85); Jones (Henderson 45), Bent
City: Given; Bridge (Cruz 32), Lescott, Kompany, Richards (Vieira 64); Barry, De Jong, Zabaleta; Tevez, Bellamy, Wright-Phillips (Johnson 73)

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Chelsea 2-4 Manchester City: Tevez double come-back

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Arsenal and Bolton were the big winners at the opposite ends of the table in Saturday's Premier League matches.

In the early kick off between Chelsea and Manchester City, Wayne Bridge refused to shake John Terry's hand, then snatched away all three points as well as City romped to a 4-2 victory against nine-man Chelsea.

Bridge's reaction during the traditional pre-match pleasantries had been predicted, but precious else was on a crazy afternoon started and finished by Frank Lampard.

Two howlers from stand-in Chelsea keeper Henrique Hilario allowed Carlos Tevez and Craig Bellamy to profit, then Juliano Belletti and Michael Ballack were red carded as Tevez and Bellamy scored again to fire City back into the top four and leave the hosts just one point clear of Manchester United.

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Stoke City 3-1 Manchester City: Adebayor sent-off

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Stoke City needed 120 minutes to see off Manchester City in a tough match at the Britannia Stadium, but extra time goals from Ryan Shawcross and Tuncay secured their passage after Emmanuel Adebayor was sent off for the visitors.

Neither side managed to break the deadlock during a first half that swung both ways. City came strong out of the blocks and put the Stoke defence under concerted pressure. This led Thomas Sorensen to have to make saves from both Emmanuel Adebayor and Gareth Barry, while Nedum Onuoha shot wide of the target as Roberto Mancini's side took control early on.

Craig Bellamy wasted the best opportunity of the half with 20 minutes gone when a quick break almost the full length of the pitch from City saw Adebayor run through, he set up the Welshman only for his first touch to let him down and Sorensen rushed out to make a block.

City had most of the possession for the first half hour however Stoke started to come into the game, but not before both their forwards in Madamy Sidibe and Ricardo Fuller were shown yellow cards. Rory Delap warmed his throwing arm up for a number of occasions and City struggled to clear the balls flying into the box – while the man himself had a header easily saved by Shay Given on 37 minutes.

Both teams came out with more determination for the second half, however they cancelled each other out and the two managers started making their substitutions to change the game.

Barry missed a great chance for City on 67 minutes when he headed over a cross from substitute Shaun Wright-Philips from close range before two of Tony Pulis's fresh introductions made the breakthrough.

On 77 minutes Dave Kitson played a one-two with fellow substitute Tuncay on the edge of the area and then coolly slotted past Given to give Stoke the lead, an advantage which lasted only 90 seconds however before Adebayor cushioned the ball down for Bellamy to smack the ball in for an equaliser.

Delight soon turned to anguish for Adebayor though as on 81 minutes though, as he swung an arm at Ryan Shawcross and was given a red card by Steve Bennett.

In the second minute of injury time Stoke could have won the game but Shawcross headed a corner just wide of the post and then Fuller dragged a shot off target as the clock headed towards extra time.

Stoke took the lead again with 95 minutes of the tie gone, with the goal coming from one of Delap's infamous long throws. Given came for the ball but was beaten to it by Shawcross on the near post and the Stoke captain diverted the ball into an empty net to give his side a deserved lead.

That lead was extended and the game virtually over three minutes later when Stoke broke quickly and Tuncay turned the defence inside out before slotting the ball home for 3-1 and confirm his side a trip to Chelsea in the next round.

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Manchester City 2-0 Portsmouth: Adebayor great finish

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Emmanuel Adebayor acknowledged the heavens in remembrance after scoring for the first time since the gun attack in Angola.

Three members of the Togo backroom staff were killed in the terrorist atrocity that resulted in Adebayor and his team-mates pulling out of the African Nations Cup.

There was no joyous celebration as Adebayor rattled his 40th-minute effort past David James.

But as City returned for the second half, the former Arsenal star looked quietly but pointedly to the sky in honour of his fallen colleagues.

By then, Vincent Kompany had powered home a header from Martin Petrov's corner to ensure the Blues moved to within a point of fourth spot despite a less than convincing performance that was still enough to overcome crisis club Portsmouth, who tried hard enough but were too limited to have any impact.

Although Grant has pledged to remain as manager, there is little to be gained from his job at present other that personal pride.

The sale of Younes Kaboul without his knowledge was a lamentable indictment on the state of a club desperately trying to raise money just to pay the wages this month.

It is a shoddy way for any professional club to treat its staff, let alone one who, for now, remain part of the self-styled best league in the world.

Grant was only able to name a full set of substitutes because Quincy Owusu-Abeye signed on loan and the loss of skipper Hermann Hreidarsson to injury during the first half could cause a problem if reinforcements are not brought in before tomorrow's 5pm transfer deadline.

It was to Grant's credit that Pompey were the better side for 39 minutes.

Taking advantage of City's unusual lethargy, the visitors carved out two fine chances.

John Utaka, one of the few survivors from that 2008 FA Cup final win, was presented with the first but leaned back too far when he got on the end of Danny Webber's cross and scooped his shot over.

Webber and Utaka were also heavily involved in the move that ended with Kompany deflecting Anthony Vanden Borre's shot onto his own bar.

Stephen Ireland may only be a slight figure. But he had the strength to hold off Webber and stop the former Watford man tapping Portsmouth in front.

Problems are all relative of course. Yes, it is not nice to see such a proud old club suffering an implosion that seems destined to end in administration.

But, compared to what Adebayor has been through, it really is irrelevant.

The last act of Togo's African Nations Cup was to be banned for two tournaments yesterday.

Given their recent experience, they are probably quite glad even if the decision itself is almost impossible to comprehend.

Anyone with an ounce of compassion could have understood what was going through Adebayor's mind after he crashed his 40th-minute shot past David James.

Latching onto Ireland's lofted pass, his marker Mark Wilson appealing in vain for offside, Adebayor acted as though he no longer knew how to celebrate, an acknowledgement to the heavens at the start of the second half told its own story.

Kompany effectively wrapped up victory in stoppage time.

At City's previous corner, the Belgian had complained of being impeded by Tal Ben Haim.

Having gained no response from referee Martin Atkinson, Kompany took matters into his own hands, simply shrugging the Israeli aside as they ran to meet Martin Petrov's corner, before powering home his first goal of the season.

Portsmouth continued to work hard after the break, which, like Grant, is a testament to their professionalism.

Webber might have breathed fresh life into the contest when he tried to turn home the loose ball after Shay Given had saved from Angelos Basinas.

Unfortunately, the striker missed his kick and fell over.

Now Grant lurches on towards deadline day, six points adrift of the survival waterline, having no real idea what players he is going to be left with at 5pm.

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Schunthorpe 2-4 Manchester City: Silvinho 30-yards strikes

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Martin Petrov's early opener for City was cancelled out by Paul Hayes, before Nedum Onuoha and Sylvinho opened up a two-goal lead for City.

A Dedryk Boyata own goal gave Scunthorpe some hope of at least forcing a replay at Eastlands, but Robinho made sure of a home draw in the fifth round against Stoke City with a goal in the final 10 minutes.

It was Robinho's first goal of the season for City, and possibly his last for the club, if reports that he recently revealed his impending departure prove to have any foundation.

After Arsenal's exit at the hands of Stoke earlier on Sunday, Scunthorpe must have held out hopes that they too could cause an upset, especially with several first-team City players rested due to their Carling Cup semi-final second leg at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

However, they found themselves behind after just three minutes when Petrov scored his fifth goal of the season.

Robinho found Petrov on the left, and the Bulgarian powered past Garry Thompson and fired a strike into the near top corner.

Unperturbed, Scunthorpe played their way into the game and almost levelled on the quarter-hour mark. Grant McCann's corner was met by Cliff Byrne's well-timed run, but the Irish defender saw his header canon off the underside of the bar. City half-cleared the ball but another ball came in over the top and Hayes stretched to send his effort wide.

Hayes made up for that miss with half an hour gone after City once again failed to fully clear their lines from a corner. After repelling several balls into the box another dropped perfectly for Hayes to blast a volley into the top corner to equalise. The striker was in an offside position when the ball came in, but the flag stayed down and the goal stood.

City regained the lead just before half time when Stephen Ireland marked his return from injury by lifting a weighted ball over the defence and Onuoha was on hand to fire past Scunthorpe goalkeeper Joe Murphy.

City manager Roberto Mancini brought on young Irishman Greg Cunningham at half time for his debut at left-back, and moved veteran full-back Sylvinho into midfield. Less than a quarter of an hour later the Brazilian scored his first goal in almost four years when he fired a fearsome dipping strike from 30 yards out that had Murphy beaten at full stretch.

Scunthorpe's hopes were again raised with 20 minutes remaining when Cliff Byrne turned a long throw from Sam Togwell towards goal and Boyata instinctively stuck a leg out and steered the shot past goalkeeper Stuart Taylor.

Nigel Akins's side were spurred on by thoughts of a Premier League scalp against the club that beat them 5-1 in the Carling Cup earlier in the season, and City had to weather a storm before they finally put the tie to rest with a well-crafted goal.

Sylvinho fed Petrov on the edge of the box and the winger played a first-time ball into the path of Robinho, who lifted a classy finish over Murphy and ran towards the travelling City fans and embraced them in celebration.

Whether that gesture turns out to be a parting shot to the fans should become clear before the end of the month.
Tony Mabert / Eurosport

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Manchester City 4-1 Blackburn Rovers: Tevez remarkable hat-trick

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Manchester City, managed to penetrate the ranks of four Premier League standings by displacing Tottenhan Hotspur. Accomplishments achieved after City roll Blackburn Rovers 4-1 , enlightened by Tevez remarkable hat-trick.

In action at the City of Manchester Stadium, Monday (11/1/2010), coach Roberto Mancini who can not be strengthened Emmanuel Adebayor, Benjamin Mwaruwari decided to play a duet with Carlos Tevez up front.

Lost Adebayor is still not back from the defense of Togo in African Nations Cup in 2010, did not make front-line City barren. Evidently, the game has been running six minutes ahead The RTC was 1-0 through donations Tevez goal.

Starting from football corner posted Martin Petrov, Paul Robinson failed to block the ball. Tevez then use the results kick the ball rebounds Benjamin.

Superior City 1-0 did not make satisfaction. Six minutes before halftime, the home team goalkeeper Robinson broke again. This time, the defender Micah Richards who successfully poured the ball into the goal. City led 2-0.

City growing dominance unquestioned in the second round. Tevez scored his second goal at minute 49. Argentine attacker is using bait Benjamin. City winning 3-0.

Blackburn missed the chance to zoom out 3-1 on 71 minutes. Goal created Martin Pedersen, who used error City defender Vincent Kompany.

However, Tevez again scored a goal for the third time in this fight. Former Manchester United striker was easily rattled goalkeeper Robinson. City won 4-1.

These results, then the RTC managed ranked fourth Premier League standings. Mancini's squad managed to collect 38 points from 20 matches. City one point ahead of Spurs who collected 37 points.

Teams:

Man City: Given; Zabaleta, Richards, Kompany, Garrido; Petrov (Boyata 87), De Jong, Barry, Bellamy (Robinho 69), Tevez, Mwaruwari (Santa Cruz 81).

Blackburn: Robinson; Jacobsen, Samba, Nelsen, Givet; Emerton, Andrews (Hoilett 45), Nzonzi, Pedersen; Dunn (Olsson 66), Di Santo (45 Kalinic).

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Wolves 0-3 Manchester City: Winning track

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Roberto Mancini was powerful lift Manchester City winning track. In game two, Mancini led the Citizens covered Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0.

Despite playing at home against, Molineux Stadium, Monday (28/12/2009), City just became a better team thanks to two goals Carlos Tevez another goal scored by Javier Garrido.

Three points for a City firm Wolves in six league position, was close behind Aston Villa with the same value of 35. But more on the Villa because of superior goal difference.

The game

City, which two days ago beat Stoke City appear confident. The match lasted half an hour, Craig Bellamy a golden opportunity when he threw the kick from six meters to soar.

But three minutes later, Tevez atoned Bellamy error. Bellamy completed a bait with Tevez measured kick. Turned the ball hit the body at that Christophe Berra and delivery opening goal.

Four second-half minutes walk, City came close to adding his superiority. From the feedback ripe Martin Petrov, Bellamy, who lives opposite goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann wide release.

57 minutes, Tevez attempts to conquer Hahnemann. However, nationals of Argentina striker shot too easily anticipated by Hahnemann thus failed to create goals.

Wolves is not without opportunities. At 63 minutes, Kevin Doyle managed to escape in the City penalty box and release the kick. City was lucky because the goalkeeper Shay Given swiftly brushed off the ball.

City becoming the upper hand when action was 69 minutes. Garrido executed free kick from distance of more than 20 meters and kicks off smoothly and the City goalkeeper Hahnemann drove 2-0.

Tevez scored his second goal opportunity on 82 minutes. Mature feedback received from Bellamy, Tevez who ran into the Wolves penalty box to shoot, but her far above the opponent's goal.

Four minutes before the fight broke up, Tevez finally picking his second goal tonight. By utilizing bait replacement striker, Robinho, Tevez kicks from the penalty box ripped Hahnemann's goal for the third time.

Team Line-up:
Wolves: Hahnemann; Zubar, Berra (Stearman 46), Craddock, Elokobi; Foley (Jarvis 80), Henry, Mancienne, Surman; Doyle, Iwelumo (Ebanks-Blake 73)

City: Given; Richards, Kompany, Toure, Zabaleta; Ireland (Garrido 56), Barry, De Jong, Petrov (Robinho 86); Bellamy, Tevez (Sylvinho 90)

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