Attempting to frustrate United's invention in midfield, Birmingham's defensive intentions unravelled when Rooney put the champions in the lead with a precise move starting on the half-way line.
Mshambulijai wa Manchester city Mario Balotelli amefuta kesi yake mahakani dhidi ya klabu yake ya city baada ya kukubali kulipa faini ya mshahara wa majuma mawili kama adhabu ya kinidhamu dhidi yake kutokana na Takwimu mbaya ya Nidhamu msimu uliopita .