Pearce improves job prospects

Manchester City moved within four points of an unlikely European place as Stuart Pearce enhanced his chances of landing the manager’s job on a permanent basis.

The rejuvenated Blues recorded their biggest Barclays Premiership win since August, and the chants of ‘Psycho, Psycho’ directed at the home dug-out left no room for wondering who the Blues fans want to lead their club next season.