Home comforts give City that winning feeling

There was once a time when the only football fortress in Manchester was Old Trafford but now Manchester City have created their own stronghold and with an impeccable home record behind them, coach David Platt insists they have the confidence to overcome any obstacles remaining on the path to Premier League glory.

On February 27 last year, Fulham claimed a 1-1 draw at City’s home ground but since then, 12 months have passed and 18 Premier League teams have come and gone from the Etihad Stadium without a solitary point.

A beleaguered Blackburn Rovers were the latest team to arrive and eventually get rolled over thanks to goals from Mario Balotelli, Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko.