McCarthy (45)
Roberts (84)
Sturridge (88)
Robinho (90)
The whistle finally goes and the points are shared at Ewood Park.
Robinho is left unmarked from Daniel Sturridge's pass and slots the ball past Paul Robinson for a dramatic late equaliser.
The Blackburn fans are desperately calling for the final whistle.
Ryan Nelsen goes into the book.
Daniel Sturridge beats Paul Robinson with a low left-foot-volley to give City hope.
Daniel Sturridge finds Robinho who tries to take on the whole Blackburn defence and loses the ball.
Benni McCarthy is replaced by Matt Derbyshire.
Jason Roberts loses the City defenders and heads Rovers further into the lead.
There's a sense of urgency about City now as they try to find an equaliser.
Micah Richards hooks the ball across the goal but it trickles behind for a goalkick.
City counterattack but Christopher Samba is able to deflect Robinho's effort behdind for a corner.
Jason Roberts wins a free-kick off Micah Richards to relieve some of the pressure on Rovers.
Christopher Samba produces an excellent tackle to deny Robinho as City exchange passes.
Manchester City are trying to step up the pressure but Rovers are defending well so far.
Jason Roberts hacks down Darius Vassell but no yellow card is shown.
Aaron Mokoena comes on for Kerimoglu Tugay.
The flag goes up as Benni McCarthy races on to a Tugay pass.
Shaun Wright-Phillips tries a long-range effort but it goes well wide.
Darius Vassell is on for Elano and Daniel Sturridge replaces Felipe Caicedo.
Robinho shoots straight into the arms of Paul Robinson in a rare City break.
City have been under almost non-stop pressure as the Blackburn corner count grows.
Micah Richards comes on for Nedum Onuoha.
Shaun Wright-Phillips has a long-range effort which takes a deflection and trickles through to Paul Robinson.
Elano goes down theatrically in the area and nothing is given.
Benni McCarthy's overhead kick goes wide and Morten Gamst Pedersen isn't happy the ball wasn't allowed to reach him.
City need to get a foothold in the game as they haven't been in it so far this half.
Morten Gamst Pedersen's corner is swung in, hits a Rovers player on its way through and goes out for a goal-kick.
Stephen Ireland needs to be careful after making another strong challenge and receives a talking-to from Howard Webb.
Morten Gamst Pedersen's throw finds Jason Roberts on the turn in the area but he can't make proper contact.
Stephen Ireland is booked for a strong challenge on Stephen Warnock.
Shaun Wright-Phillips hits the post and then Stephen Ireland's effort goes wide in a good 30 seconds for City.
Intricate passing from Rovers ends with Andre Ooijer sidefooting the ball straight to Joe Hart.
Benni McCarthy is enjoying himself tonight, backheeling the ball to a team-mate.
Early Rovers pressure as Brett Emerton smashes a volley over the crossbar.
The second half gets underway.
City will feel they should have been awarded a penalty but they trail thanks to that McCarthy goal right on half-time.
Benni McCarthy reacted first to a loose ball in the box and his low right-foot finish beat Joe Hart.
The pace of the game has slowed right down as City's players exchange passes in midfield.
Benni McCarthy has a half-chance but sends the ball over the bar.
Kerimoglu Tugay receives his final warning from the referee after fouling Stephen Ireland.
Stephen Warnock is back on after some treatment from the physio.
Stephen Warnock is down receiving treatment.
The game has settled down now after that frantic opening.
Elano takes a big run-up but blasts the free-kick well wide from 30 yards.
Kerimoglu Tugay is booked for a sliding challenge on Robinho.
Joe Hart does well to prevent a corner from Rovers pressure.
Blackburn are keeping possession well now after those early scares.
Neither side is afraid to go forward for the win, with both clubs needing the points.
Elano clips the ball forward to Felipe Caicedo in a quick free-kick but Paul Robinson is alive to the danger.
Jason Roberts' effort is blocked by the City defence.
Both sides are working hard to close each other down.
Vincent Kompany has a long-range shot which is blasted wide.
Brett Emerton is penalised for high feet against Stephen Ireland and City have a free-kick.
Jason Roberts picks up a poor clearance from Joe Hart but can't make the most of the chance and City clear the danger.
Benni McCarthy tries to flick the ball goalwards from the corner but it goes wide.
Blackburn have a corner and the noise levels increase inside Ewood Park.
It's been a frantic start to the game.
Blackburn attack but Jason Roberts is flagged offside.
Robinho should have scored with a header from six yards out after a great run and cross from Felipe Caicedo but his effort goes wide.
City appeal for a penalty after Robinho appears to be tripped by Andre Ooijer but nothing is given by Howard Webb.
Brett Emerton's cross is aimed at Benni McCarthy but is cleared by City.
Brett Emerton hits the ball into the City wall and it's deflected into the arms of Joe Hart.
Blackburn have a free-kick in a dangerous area after a Richard Dunne foul on Jason Roberts.
Felipe Caicedo toe-pokes the ball over the bar from close range.
There's a good atmosphere at Ewood Park but it's City who have started the brighter.
The game is underway.
Blackburn are bottom of the league after the earlier results and need a result against Manchester City.
Blackburn Rovers
Manchester City
Full time
The whistle finally goes and the points are shared at Ewood Park.
Goal
Robinho is left unmarked from Daniel Sturridge's pass and slots the ball past Paul Robinson for a dramatic late equaliser.
The Blackburn fans are desperately calling for the final whistle.
Yellow Card
Ryan Nelsen goes into the book.
Goal
Daniel Sturridge beats Paul Robinson with a low left-foot-volley to give City hope.
Daniel Sturridge finds Robinho who tries to take on the whole Blackburn defence and loses the ball.
Substitution
Benni McCarthy is replaced by Matt Derbyshire.
Goal
Jason Roberts loses the City defenders and heads Rovers further into the lead.
There's a sense of urgency about City now as they try to find an equaliser.
Micah Richards hooks the ball across the goal but it trickles behind for a goalkick.
City counterattack but Christopher Samba is able to deflect Robinho's effort behdind for a corner.
Jason Roberts wins a free-kick off Micah Richards to relieve some of the pressure on Rovers.
Christopher Samba produces an excellent tackle to deny Robinho as City exchange passes.
Manchester City are trying to step up the pressure but Rovers are defending well so far.
Jason Roberts hacks down Darius Vassell but no yellow card is shown.
Substitution
Aaron Mokoena comes on for Kerimoglu Tugay.
The flag goes up as Benni McCarthy races on to a Tugay pass.
Shaun Wright-Phillips tries a long-range effort but it goes well wide.
Substitution
Darius Vassell is on for Elano and Daniel Sturridge replaces Felipe Caicedo.
Robinho shoots straight into the arms of Paul Robinson in a rare City break.
City have been under almost non-stop pressure as the Blackburn corner count grows.
Substitution
Micah Richards comes on for Nedum Onuoha.
Shaun Wright-Phillips has a long-range effort which takes a deflection and trickles through to Paul Robinson.
Elano goes down theatrically in the area and nothing is given.
Benni McCarthy's overhead kick goes wide and Morten Gamst Pedersen isn't happy the ball wasn't allowed to reach him.
City need to get a foothold in the game as they haven't been in it so far this half.
Morten Gamst Pedersen's corner is swung in, hits a Rovers player on its way through and goes out for a goal-kick.
Stephen Ireland needs to be careful after making another strong challenge and receives a talking-to from Howard Webb.
Morten Gamst Pedersen's throw finds Jason Roberts on the turn in the area but he can't make proper contact.
Yellow Card
Stephen Ireland is booked for a strong challenge on Stephen Warnock.
Shaun Wright-Phillips hits the post and then Stephen Ireland's effort goes wide in a good 30 seconds for City.
Intricate passing from Rovers ends with Andre Ooijer sidefooting the ball straight to Joe Hart.
Benni McCarthy is enjoying himself tonight, backheeling the ball to a team-mate.
Early Rovers pressure as Brett Emerton smashes a volley over the crossbar.
Second half
The second half gets underway.
Half time
City will feel they should have been awarded a penalty but they trail thanks to that McCarthy goal right on half-time.
Goal
Benni McCarthy reacted first to a loose ball in the box and his low right-foot finish beat Joe Hart.
The pace of the game has slowed right down as City's players exchange passes in midfield.
Benni McCarthy has a half-chance but sends the ball over the bar.
Kerimoglu Tugay receives his final warning from the referee after fouling Stephen Ireland.
Stephen Warnock is back on after some treatment from the physio.
Stephen Warnock is down receiving treatment.
The game has settled down now after that frantic opening.
Elano takes a big run-up but blasts the free-kick well wide from 30 yards.
Yellow Card
Kerimoglu Tugay is booked for a sliding challenge on Robinho.
Joe Hart does well to prevent a corner from Rovers pressure.
Blackburn are keeping possession well now after those early scares.
Neither side is afraid to go forward for the win, with both clubs needing the points.
Elano clips the ball forward to Felipe Caicedo in a quick free-kick but Paul Robinson is alive to the danger.
Jason Roberts' effort is blocked by the City defence.
Both sides are working hard to close each other down.
Vincent Kompany has a long-range shot which is blasted wide.
Brett Emerton is penalised for high feet against Stephen Ireland and City have a free-kick.
Jason Roberts picks up a poor clearance from Joe Hart but can't make the most of the chance and City clear the danger.
Benni McCarthy tries to flick the ball goalwards from the corner but it goes wide.
Blackburn have a corner and the noise levels increase inside Ewood Park.
It's been a frantic start to the game.
Blackburn attack but Jason Roberts is flagged offside.
Robinho should have scored with a header from six yards out after a great run and cross from Felipe Caicedo but his effort goes wide.
City appeal for a penalty after Robinho appears to be tripped by Andre Ooijer but nothing is given by Howard Webb.
Brett Emerton's cross is aimed at Benni McCarthy but is cleared by City.
Brett Emerton hits the ball into the City wall and it's deflected into the arms of Joe Hart.
Blackburn have a free-kick in a dangerous area after a Richard Dunne foul on Jason Roberts.
Felipe Caicedo toe-pokes the ball over the bar from close range.
There's a good atmosphere at Ewood Park but it's City who have started the brighter.
Kickoff
The game is underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
Blackburn are bottom of the league after the earlier results and need a result against Manchester City.