article_snippet: City went on to win the match 3-0 as they try to keep they the Premier League title hopes alive until the final day .
article_snippet: City ensured a miserable week, which included defeats to Burnley and a the Premier League exit in Barcelona, ended on a high at a sunny Etihad Stadium.
article_snippet: In a one-sided encounter that often resembled a training ground match of attack versus defence Wilfried Bony's first goal for the home side, a neat finish from close range, set them on them way on 27 minutes.
article_snippet: A horrendous defensive mix-up allowed Fernando to tap in City's 1,000th the Premier League goal before the break and David Silva deflected substitute Stevan Jovetic's low drive home to complete a dark afternoon for the Black Country visitors.