Balotelli poked home Carlos Tevez's cross for City's opener

Balotelli poked home Carlos Tevez's cross for City's opener Balotelli poked home Carlos Tevez's cross for City's opener, before firing home the second.

Mulumbu was later sent off for West Brom for two bookings, the second an ugly lunge on Tevez.Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo admitted Balotelli was too hot to handle for his defenders in the first half.

He said: "We could see his ability out there. He scored two goals, both good finishes. He is quick, powerful. He's a big boy and is very difficult to stop."