Negredo 8', Nasri 58', 77'
Samir savages the Swans in a parfait performance.
Samir Nasri bagged a brace on Sunday afternoon to keep Manchester City's exceptional Premier League home record shimmering. The blues have now netted 29 times at the Etihad Stadium this season and Manuel Pellegrini's march up the league table is certainly gathering pace.
Despite possessing a respectable away record so far this campaign, Laudrup's swans walked through the doors of the Etihad with only six goals to show from their travels. Shyness in front of goal coupled with City's intimidating dominance on home soil promised to concoct a curdling mix of misfortune for the Welsh side, but in truth, they began the game brightly.
The visitors, propelled by an in form Jonjo Shelvey, hogged the early possession but with no Michu or Bony to finish off their intricate one touch passing, the Swans never looked particularly threatening. City were happy to watch their guests play, knowing that any chance they were likely to get would be duly put away by the precious partnership of 'Beauty and the Beast' up top.
After just 8 minutes, the Beast roared. The Spaniard expertly curled in past the static Guy Tremmel from a 25 yard free kick to allay any fears the home crowd may have gathered and City were in front at home once again.
Alvaro Negredo netted his 12th goal of the season for City on Sunday.
Swansea replied in impressive fashion as Shelvey and De Guzman linked up beautifully to create the best chance of the game. The Dutchman found himself one on one with a helpless Costel Pantillimon but could only smash a glorious opportunity over the bar.
Missed chances were becoming characteristic of Swansea's play and after realising it wasn't going to be their visitors day, a fortunate Manchester City side began to control the game after the break. Samir Nasri was begging for Sergio Aguero to net his 11th league goal of the season, but the plucky Argentinian was showing a surprising lack of luck in front of goal.
In the end, the flashy Frenchman took it upon himself to seal the game. On 55 minutes, Yaya Toure slipped a tremendously timed ball into the feet of Samir Nasri who rounded Ashley Williams and finished perfectly.
Samir Nasri and Yaya Toure celebrate City's second.
The Frenchman's performance was typical of his form so far this year and City fans are finally starting to see the world class player we paid £24m for. But he wasn't finished there, and twenty minutes later, he bagged his second of the game to seal his side the three points.
Pablo Zabaleta bombed down the wing to play in Nasri who cooly finished with his weaker foot into the bottom corner of Tremmel's net. In Silva's absence, Nasri has made a habit of controlling proceedings and the skill and technical ability he brings to the plate is a joy to watch.
Nasri expresses his delight after scoring his second of the afternoon.
Excitement at the 'Home of Goals' may not be available for the next two weeks, but away fixtures at West Bromwich and Southampton will ultimately shape our title push.
Player Ratings
Costel Pantillimon 7Hasn't been tested recently but made two excellent stops from Jonjo Shelvey to keep City in the game early on.
Pablo Zabaleta 8Defensively impenetrable and his attacking play set up City's third. Brilliant performance.
Martin Demichelis 7Struggled with De Guzman in the first half but became more comfortable as the game went on. Unlucky not to score with a terrific header.
Joleon Lescott 7A solid performance from the Englishman who is reportedly a target for Arsenal.
Gael Clichy 7His woeful start to the season is rapidly becoming a distant memory as the Frenchman begins to find his form again.
Samir Nasri 9City's man of the match without a doubt. Ubiquitous and popped up with two expertly finished goals to put the tie beyond doubt. Let's hope this terrific form continues.
Fernandinho 7Struggled with the tenacity and creativity of Swansea's midfield in a quiet performance, but made every attempt to set City off on their attacking play.
Yaya Toure 7Making a habit of glittering quiet displays with the odd piece of magic. Brilliant work for Nasri's first, but other than that, he didn't do much.
Jesus Navas 7Pumped the ball into the box at every occasion but wasn't as wide as he was against Spurs.
Sergio Aguero 7
Due a goalless performance but his effort was commendable.
Alvaro Negredo 7Curled in a wonderful free kick to give City the lead.
Substitutes
Milner 7 - Heavily involved in the third.
Kolarov 6 - Would have shot from the car park if he could.
Dzeko 6 - Ineffective
