MANCHESTER - Mario Balotelli, man of the match, proved Carlos Tevez is not being missed as Manchester City powered their way to the top of the English Premier League table.
The Italian striker, back in contention in the absence of the suspended Argentine international and the injured Sergio Aguero, bagged an overhead kick (!) opener in a 4-1 romp at home to Aston Villa.
Adam Johnson and Vincent Kompany made sure of the win early in the second half, with Stephen Warnock pulling one back (it's ok, I have him in my Pretty Green league team :) when Micah Richards was off the pitch injured.
But James Milner curled in a late effort to ensure an emphatic win — and an even more emphatic message to rivals Manchester United.
Pity that Liam Gallagher dropped Mario he had picked for his Pretty Green league team, so he would be doing well.
Some good City players were even on the bench, because there's a Champions League game in a few days.
Perfect football day: City won, top of the league, AC Milan back to high levels with fabulous Robinho back, Napoli rivals lost at home vs Parma (!), Inter Milan lost ehehe and are in Serie B zone (!)
Next league game: Manchester United vs Manchester City whoooooaaaa Sunday 23 October 1:30pm
Next league game: Manchester United vs Manchester City whoooooaaaa Sunday 23 October 1:30pm
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