Manchester City continue to distance themselves from rivals, Manchester United (MU). Entertain Bolton Wanderers on Saturday (03.03.2012), City won 2-0. This victory makes the City more firmly on top of the standings with 66 points or five points ahead of Manchester United in second place. "Red Devils" can shorten the difference if it managed to beat Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (03/04/2012).
City nearly scored quickly in this game. Action has been running for two minutes, Mario Balotelli is in charge through pass from Yaya Toure fired. The ball hit the post but could still be controlled by Samir Nasri. The French midfielder kicked the ball. But the effort was in vain Nasri. Bolton keeper his shot blocked, Adam Bogdan.
Balotelli again get a golden opportunity in the fourth minute. But the effort was not Italian striker missed the target.
City continues to try, but never found a formula to break down the visitors' goal, until the occurrence of an own goal Steinsson. Goals stems from a hard shot that is released Gael Clichy out of the box. Steinsson mengahalau ball with his head, but instead shot the ball into his own net.
At the 65th minute, Bolton midfielder Darren Pratley, almost to an own goal. In front of the Bolton penalty box, Pratley managed to steal the ball from the feet Edin Dzeko and then throw it away. However, the ball instead leads to his own net. Luckily the ball hit the crossbar.
Bolton goalkeeper completely collapse by the action of Balotelli in the 69th minute. From the left side of Bolton's defense, Adam Johson had dribbled into the penalty box, after three players outwit the opponent. England midfielder was then let go of the bait to the Balotelli with his heel. Feedback is welcomed Balotelli with a hard kick and scored.
Teams
Manchester City: Joe Hart, 25; 6-Joleon Lescott, 4-Vincent Kompany, 22-Gael Clichy, 5-Pablo Zabaleta (Kolo Toure 20); 18-Gareth Barry, 8-David Pizarro (Dzeko 60), 42-Yaya Toure, 19-Samir Nasri, 11-Adam Johnson; 45-Mario Balotelli
Bolton Wanderers: Adam Bogdan-1: 12-Zat Knight, 31-David Wheater, 18-Samuel Ricketts, 2-Gretar Rafn Steinsson; 19-Nigel Reo-Coker; 32-Tim Ream, 21-Darren Pratley, 30-Ryo Miyaichi , 16-Mark Davies; 24-David Ngog
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