article_snippet: As this sign at the Etihad Stadium confirms, Gareth McAuley's sending off was the fastest in the Premier League this season at 89 seconds .
article_snippet: Technically could be are still in the title race; in fact could be are only three points behind, albeit Chelsea have two games in hand.
article_snippet: West Brom might have felt a little more aggrieved for the second goal on 40 minutes – though West Brom too involved some dreadful defending.
article_snippet: That said, from thereon in, West Brom hardly covered themselves in glory.
article_snippet: Frank Lampard rues a missed opportunity as City attempted to boost their goal difference - settling for three in the end .
article_snippet: goalkeeper Boaz Myhill most notable saves came from David Silva (centre) on 23 minutes, 54 minutes and 59 minutes but that was by no means an exhaustive list.
article_snippet: West Brom were also saved on 58 minutes by the post when Sergio Aguero struck and then again by the woodwork, when Bony chipped the rebound on to the cross bar.
highlights_snippet: Fernando doubled the advantage five minutes before the break after West Brom failed to clear a corner .
  
highlights_snippet: City are now three points behind Chelsea at the top of the Premier League though have played two games more .