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Dec 26, 2014 at 3pm UK
 
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Fernando (8'), Toure (13' pen.), Silva (34')

Half-Time Report: Manchester City cruising at break

Manchester City have taken complete control of their Boxing Day game at West Bromwich Albion as they lead 3-0.

Manchester City have raced into a 3-0 half-time lead in their Boxing Day game at West Bromwich Albion this afternoon.

Ben Foster gifted Man City the lead inside the first 10 minutes as he dropped a cross at the feet of Fernando, who lifted the ball over the prone goalkeeper before rifling home from close range.

Yaya Toure of Manchester City scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns on December 26, 2014© Getty Images

Four minutes after Man City had gone a goal ahead, Yaya Toure made it 2-0 from the spot after Joleon Lescott clumsily brought down David Silva inside the area.

West Brom almost reduced the deficit in the 17th minute, but Saido Berahino's strike flew inches wide of Joe Hart's far post.

City continued to dominate possession but Youssef Mulumbu forced Hart into a save as his shot squirmed through a crowded penalty area.

However, City's attacking midfielders continually caused a threat on the break and Silva thrashed an effort over the bar after good approach play involving Samir Nasri and Jesus Navas.

Ten minutes before the break, Silva put the game beyond the reach of West Brom with a curling finish inside the far post.

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Yaya Toure of Manchester City scores his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester City at The Hawthorns on December 26, 2014
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