Feudatory City against the Stoke 10 players

STOKE - Manchester City again showed poor performance. Against Stoke City, which is only playing with 10 men, since the mid-first round, City surrendered 0-1.

Make it to the Britannia Stadium, Stoke host appear bright. James Beattie single goal in the final minute first round, took Stoke resemble full points in this weekend. Stoke is now in position 16 with a gain of 24 points was 24 times.

While the City remains in the position nine, with 28 points from resemble 23 times compete. The Citizen's position is threatened by Hull, Fulham and Sunderland who have not made the match.

Coach Mark Hughes was already down a few new players, such as Craig Bellamy, Nigel de Jong and Wayne Bridge in this fight. Bellamy is in line with the front bersanding Robinho.

City even after the full benefit Stoke Rory Delap, referee expelled in 37 minutes, due to violation of Shaun Wright Phillips. However, minus one player does not make the game become lax Stoke. Instead, Stoke City successfully penetrate the hurdle be under guard Joe Hart, the head of Beattie, maximize forage Glenn Whelan. Score 1-0 to stand down to drink.

At the 45 minute second round, Stoke were forced to play in the region itself, after the City demolish limitless host defense. Only, some of the opportunities that Bellamy, Robinho and Elano Blumer failed to become a goal. Until dispersion score 1-0 to Stoke does not change.