A Carlos Tevez hat-trick has helped Manchester City to a 4-1 win over Blackburn Rovers and moved City into fourth place in the English football premier league.
The win preserves manager Roberto Mancini's perfect start at his new club with a fourth successive win.
Chelsea lead the standings with a game in hand over second-placed Manchester United followed by Arsenal.
Blackburn haven't won a league game in nine matches and remain in 13th spot but are just three points above the relegation zone.
