Petrov scored a masterful free kick against West Ham in 2009 as City cruised to a 3-1 against the Hammers.

Petrov scored a masterful free kick against West Ham in 2009 as City cruised to a 3-1 against the Hammers.

This 3-1 win over West Ham in 2009 moved us three points off the top of the table.

Five minutes into the match, Carlos Tevez put City ahead with the easiest of efforts from the Argentinian striker.

After the Hammers equalised, Martin Petrov stepped up with a wonderful free-kick to put City ahead once again.

Carlos Tevez then got his second of the night and secured the 3-1 win for City.