City v Hammers

Scintillating City put on a fine display tonight to go level 3rd in the Premiership, three points behind the leaders with a game in hand.

The Super Blues got off to a flyer with tubby Tevez scoring after fine wizardry wing work from the productive Petrov. City then proceeded to dominate with some audacious build up play only for the eternal bubble blowers to equalise with Cole. The Hammers then forced the initiative for 10 minutes as City temporarily lost their midfield domination.

Manchester's finest regained the advantage with Petrov's ripsnorting 25 yard free kick, aided by a slight deflection. Half time couldn't arrive soon enough for the unhappy hammers, who were now struggling to cope with City's flairific forwards.

Half Time : 2-1 to City.

Zola's men began the 2nd half on the front foot, though created diddly squat in terms of scoring opportunities. City slowly began to re-establish themselves with Bellamy and Tevez working tirelessly. De Jong again standing out with his tenacity.

It's wasn't long before City extend their lead with Bellamy delivering a curvaceous free kick for Tevez to stoop unchallenged and head home past the grasping Green. Late on the vivacious crowd provided much cheer for RSC and Johnson as they replaced SWP and Barry respectively and the game was played out with City threatening further goals.

Full Time : City 3 Hammers 1.

Next week : City do Villa!

ManTwitty.