Martin Petrov whips in a cross but it evades everyone and goes out for a Blackburn throw.

There are four minutes of added time.

Martin Petrov's corner is headed away and Rovers try to build from the back but Morten Gamst Pedersen gives the ball away to Stephen Ireland.

Paul Robinson saves a Robinho effort with his legs and City have a corner.

Martin Petrov's corner is cleared but City win the ball back, Paul Robinson comfortably deals with the follow-up.

The game is petering out and there hasn't been an effort on goal since Blackburn scored.

Rovers are keeping the ball well but have lacked penetration and City are happy to sit back.

Morten Gamst Pedersen wins the ball off City but can't find Keith Andrews and apologises for his misplaced pass.

Rovers are showing more belief and passing the ball around nicely, but need to create more chances.

Paul Robinson has had little to do in the second half as City have stepped down a gear.

Morten Gamst Pedersen attempts to flick the ball across the area but it ends up on the roof of the net.

Micah Richards puts in a low cross which is saved well by Paul Robinson.

Rovers are putting pressure on City who are looking a little nervous.

Could the comeback be on for Rovers?

Morten Gamst Pedersen is fouled by Nedum Onuoha in the box and Rovers have a penalty.

Shay Given is able to clear the corner and set City going forward again.

Carlos Villanueva's free-kick deflects off a City player and goes out for a corner.

Tugay tries a shot but it's too close to Shay Given who makes a comfortable save.

Rovers are looking dejected and Sam Allardyce must be thinking of making a change.

The corner is cleared easily by City who start to build again.

Rovers have a corner and must make something of this.

Christopher Samba tries a long range effort which is poor and greeted by jeers from the home fans.

Robinho tries to curl a shot round Paul Robinson but it goes wide of the post.

Vince Grella fouls Robinho and City have a free-kick, which comes to nothing.

Carlos Villanueva's shot is deflected off a City player and falls to Shay Given.

Carlos Villanueva's corner is headed wide by Christopher Samba.

Rovers have an early corner after Carlos Villanueva's shot is deflected behind by Wayne Bridge.

Robinho's cross is handled by Gael Givet and City have a penalty.

There are three minutes of added time.

City are enjoying a spell of possession and the fans are cheering every pass.

El Hadji Diouf's cross is met by the head of Benni McCarthy who sends the ball just over the bar.

Robinho's shot is blocked by Stephen Warnock and Rovers need to pick themselves up.

Stephen Warnock concedes a corner after Elano and Robinho exchange passes.

Andre Ooijer has a shot from the edge of the area after good work from Christopher Samba, but it's well wide of the target.

Sam Allardyce looks dejected at the way his team have failed to deal with two set-pieces.

Robinho's shot bounces off Ryan Nelsen and goes out for a corner.

The City fans are enjoying themselves now in the sunshine.

Morten Gamst Pedersen's corner is cleared by Felipe Caicedo and his second effort results in a free-kick for a foul on Shay Given.

Blumer Elano wins City a corner which he will take.

Tugay tries an effort from the edge of the area but his shot is well wide of Shay Given's goal.

The home fans are frustrated as Rovers are comfortable in possession and have dealt well with City's attacks so far.

Rovers feel they should have had a penalty due to Nigel De Jong's handball but nothing is given.

Blumer Elano's free-kick is headed behind for a City corner, which is poor and hits the side-netting.

Stephen Ireland is fouled and City have a free-kick.

Both managers are on their feet shouting instructions to their players.

It's been a good opening 15 minutes with both sides showing attacking intent.

Robinho shows some great skill in the middle of the park but tries one touch too many and Tugay gets a good tackle in.

Morten Gamst Pedersen throws the ball into the penalty area and receives the ball back but is dispossessed by Micah Richards.

Stephen Ireland tries a shot which is deflected twice and Rovers can clear.

Vince Grella curls a shot goalwards and forces a good save from Shay Given.

Benni McCarthy is back on the pitch and looks to run off his foot injury.

Benni McCarthy hobbles off the pitch and Rovers are down to 10 men while his injury is assessed.

Benni McCarthy has picked up a knock and is receiving treatment.

Felipe Caicedo scuffs his shot and Ryan Nelsen can clear.

Blumer Elano chips the ball towards Felipe Caicedo who has strayed offside.

El Hadji Diouf's corner is cleared but City can't keep the ball and Rovers have started well.

Blackburn keep up the early pressure and have a corner.

Rovers have an early throw-in which Morten Gamst Pedersen takes and El Hadji Diouf just misses out as City clear.