Edin Dzeko double gives 10-man Manchester City last-gasp win at West Brom

Manchester City salvaged a 2-1 injury-time win at West Brom despite playing more than an hour with 10 men.

Albion opened promisingly and the recalled Marc-Antoine Fortune flashed a low shot across the face of goal but City quickly assumed control. Samir Nasri's free-kick was deflected wide and, from the resulting corner by Gareth Barry, a goal-bound header from Micah Richards was blocked by Gabriel Tamas. Mario Balotelli burst into the Baggies box after exchanging passes with Barry but his eventual shot was comfortably dealt with by Ben Foster. The former England keeper was more severely tested in tipping over a Richards header from Nasri's corner. Balotelli became the first player to be yellow carded after a challenge on Youssouf Yacob. After 23 minutes City were reduced to 10 men when Milner was sent off for a professional foul. The England player was the last defender when bringing down Long as he raced on to a pass from James Morrison. Tempers were becoming frayed with Long booked for handball and Gabriel Tamas and Yacob then yellow carded for a fouls on Gael Clichy and Tevez respectively. Hart needed treatment after saving bravely at the feet of Graham Dorrans whowas played in by Gareth McAuley. Foster clung on to Nasri's volley from a Tevez centre and then denied Balotelli after he had showed great skill in evading three challenges. But referee Mark Clattenburg spoke to City skipper Vincent Kompany after a challenge by Balotelli on Long which could have produced a second caution. City began the second half on the offensive and Foster tipped over a 20-yard drive from Tevez. Tamas blocked another fierce effort from Clichy after being teed up by the impressive Balotelli. Albion were struggling to make any impression as an attacking force despite having the extra man. Yaya Toure headed over from close range after Balotelli's miskick from a Richards ball into the danger area had fallen invitingly into his path. City then appealed in van for a penalty after Fortune was yellow carded for handball but Clattenburg adjudged the offence took place just outside the box. Balotelli was taken off after 64 minutes and replaced by Sergio Aguero as City continued to press for the breakthrough. McAuley made a great block on a shot from Aguero but after 67 minutes Long stunned the visitors by putting Albion in front. Substitute Peter Odemwingie looked like he was attempting a shot but the ball fell into the path of Long who steered it past Joe Hart. City brought on Dzeko after 79 minutes and within a minute he had brought his side level with a header from a deep Tevez free-kick. Hart made a superb save with a minute remaining to turn over an overhead kick from West Brom substitute Romelu Lukaku. It proved decisive as with seconds remaining Dzeko steered home Aguero's perfectly weighted pass.

West Bromwich Albion	Team Statistics	Manchester City
1	Goals	2
0	1st Half Goals	0
4	Shots on Target	8
8	Shots off Target	9
5	Blocked Shots	7
6	Corners	9
13	Fouls	16
0	Offsides	1
4	Yellow Cards	3
0	Red Cards	1
79.2	Passing Success	89.1
17	Tackles	10
88.2	Tackles Success	80
43.8	Possession	56.2
56.4	Territorial Advantage	43.6
351	Total Passes	450
15	Total Crosses	23
120	Lost Balls	118
34	Recoveries	47
43.4	1st Half Poss.	56.6
44.2	2nd Half Poss.	55.8