Source: Daily_Mail
Man City 3 Blackburn 1: Samba stars shine to leave Big Sam in a sweat
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 and leave 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]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] Net play: Rovers keeper Paul Robinson is left stranded as Felipe Caicedo watches his opener sail home[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. [LNB]At times this season City have looked like a team with a purpose, at others as though they are wandering around aimlessly desperately requiring direction. [LNB] Middlesbrough 0 Man United 2Chelsea 3 Fulham 1Portsmouth 0 Arsenal 3Stoke 0 West Ham 1Tottenham 1 West Brom 0Wigan 0 Bolton 0Man City v Blackburn: How the game unfoldedMAN CITY
