Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City start their summer tour with comfortable win in Portland
Manchester City kicked off their summer tour of the United States with a 3-0 victory over the Portland Timbers.[LNB]City took control of the game with two goals in a minute just before half-time, with Stephen Ireland and Emmanuel Adebayor on target.[LNB]Brazilian Jo completed the scoring in the second half as City sealed a comfortable win.[LNB] Using his power: Craig Bellamy battles past Derek Gaudet during Manchester City's match in Portland[LNB]Manager Roberto Mancini said: 'The main thing is that we came through without any serious injuries and that is important.[LNB]'I am sure the players were glad to get into action after two weeks of hard work and I thought we did well against a side that is progressing in the United States and which was well prepared and fought hard all night.[LNB]'This was only a first step but a big one on the way to the start of the Premier League season.'[LNB] City slicker: Adam Johnson in action for City in their pre-season clash[LNB]Their opponents will play Major League Soccer next season, but City will face stronger tests in the next couple of weeks.[LNB]They next face Sporting Lisbon in New York on Friday night. [LNB] Lombardo joins Mancini's coaching staff at Manchester CityMan City step up chase for £25m Balotelli but Italians wants bidding warMANCHESTER CITY FC
