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. 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. 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. Net play: Rovers keeper Paul Robinson is left stranded as Felipe Caicedo watches his opener sail homeHowever, 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. 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.  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

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