Monday, April 25, 2011

Dzeko Boosts City's Euro Hopes with First League Goal

Dzeko Boosts City's Euro Hopes with First League Goal ; Edin Dzeko's first Premier League goal earned Manchester City a 1-0 win over Blackburn on Monday which strengthened his team's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, reports AFP. City were heading for a disappointing draw against their relegation-threatened hosts when substitute Dzeko, who had only been on the pitch three minutes, finished well after the Rovers defence failed to clear a dangerous ball by David Silva in the 75th minute.

It sent City four points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham in the race for the Champions League and increased Blackburn's relegation worries. Rovers will feel hard done by but they have now won just three times in 17 league attempts under manager Steve Kean. This was hardly a vintage City performance but Roberto Mancini's side are now clear favourites to clinch the fourth and final Champions League spot. They could even overtake fast-fading Arsenal, who currently lie third, after moving to within five points of Arsene Wenger's side with a game in hand.Read More....

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