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.City took control of the game with two goals in a minute just before half-time, with Stephen Ireland and Emmanuel Adebayor on target.Brazilian Jo completed the scoring in the second half as City sealed a comfortable win. Using his power: Craig Bellamy battles past Derek Gaudet during Manchester City's match in PortlandManager Roberto Mancini said: 'The main thing is that we came through without any serious injuries and that is important.'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.'This was only a first step but a big one on the way to the start of the Premier League season.' City slicker: Adam Johnson in action for City in their pre-season clashTheir opponents will play Major League Soccer next season, but City will face stronger tests in the next couple of weeks.They next face Sporting Lisbon in New York on Friday night.  Lombardo joins Mancini's coaching staff at Manchester CityMan City step up chase for £25m Balotelli but Italians wants bidding warMANCHESTER CITY FC

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