A seven-goal thriller at Carrow Road...

City’s stuttering title defence needed a boost just ahead of the New Year.

Having lost at Sunderland on Boxing Day, it was vital Roberto Mancini’s side returned from East Anglia with all three points.

Having scored six at Carrow Road the previous April, City looked set to run up another hatful with two goals in the first four minutes.

But when Samir Nasri is shown a red card before the break, the game takes on a different complexion...

Watch how it unfolded on the video above...