City rock Rovers

02 May 2009 16:49
Manchester City produced a burst of three goals in 18 first-half minutes to record their first hat-trick of Premier League wins this season as their 3-1 victory left Blackburn still sweating to avoid the drop.[LNB]Felipe Caicedo's scruffy effort was followed by a Brazilian one-two as Robinho drilled home his 15th of the season and in-form Elano stroked home a penalty.[LNB]Rovers pulled one back when Keith Andrews slotted home after Shay Given had saved El-Hadji Diouf`s penalty.[LNB]The victory keeps City well in the hunt for another bout of European action next season, ensuring not only Liverpool have a vested interest in them returning from Old Trafford with another three points next Sunday.[LNB]However, Blues boss Mark Hughes will take no pleasure in the continuing plight of his old club, even though Blackburn's six-point advantage on north-east duo Middlesbrough and Newcastle looks fairly secure.

Source: Eurosport